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Ferrellgas Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week LIBERTY, Mo. — Ferrellgas Partners L.P. is recognizing its drivers in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The theme for this year’s celebration, as stated in a company press release, is “Miles of Gratitude.” According to Ferrellgas, “Whether our drivers are transporting propane nationwide with Ferrell North America (FNA), delivering it to residences or businesses, or refilling Blue Rhino grilling cylinder displays at retail locations, every mile matters. They ensure that our propane reaches its destination safely and efficiently, and we take pride in having them as an integral part of our…

New Leadership at the Green Truck Association The Green Truck Association, a division of the National Truck Equipment Association, has recently appointed new officers to its board of governors. Robert Stevens has been elected as the chairman for 2015-16, succeeding Bill Burns. Stevens holds the position of vice president of strategy at Roush CleanTech. Expressing his gratitude, Stevens stated, “I am thankful for this opportunity to take a leadership role in the Green Truck Association and to utilize this position to advocate for the transition towards alternative fuel technologies.” Alongside Stevens, Shawn Brougham, the director of marketing and product engineering…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström experienced an exhausting ordeal when he was stranded in snow for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway, calling it the most severe weather he has faced in his 30-year career. Nordström, who has operated his own freight business since the 1990s, mistakenly assumed that traffic on the E22 would be cleared when he set out on Wednesday. He, along with roughly 1,000 other drivers, became aware of the gridlock near Linderöd around 1:45 PM. The 58-year-old explained to The Local that he thought the police had already diverted traffic due to an earlier incident.…

Feb 28, 2026 Insurance Shortfall in Trucking Sector The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reported to Congress about a critical gap in insurance within the trucking industry in its 2026 quadrennial report. The report reveals an industry structure of more than 456,000 active interstate property carriers that transport 12 billion tons of freight, now contending with a median legal claim averaging $51 million. The current federal minimum insurance requirement for property transportation, unchanged since 1985, is pegged at $750,000—covering less than 1.5% of that median claim. Inflation and Medical Costs Impact on Minimum Coverage The FMCSA’s findings suggest…

Sure! Here’s a paraphrased version of the article structured in HTML format: On a typical winter day in Charlotte, North Carolina, Buddhist monks arrived in the city under a sky covered with soft gray clouds and no wind in sight. While some expressed discomfort about the 96% humidity, many simply carried on with their damp day. Suddenly, in a visually striking scene, a line of men dressed in flowing saffron and ochre robes appeared, walking steadily along the highway’s shoulder. Some wore sandals while others ambled barefoot, accompanied by a scruffy, enthusiastic rescue dog named Aloka, whose name means “Divine…

Worcester Welcomes Spring Though winter is in full swing, Fenway Park is gearing up for spring. The initial indication of spring on Van Ness isn’t the arrival of wildlife but the enthusiastic crowd of Red Sox supporters. Fans gathered not to see off the team for Spring Training but to wave goodbye to the equipment truck. Brenda Malone exclaimed, “It’s the best holiday of the year!” as the truck, known as the 53-foot Red Sox Express, departed loaded with over 20,000 baseballs, 1,100 bats, and many other essential items. This truck’s journey will conclude at JetBlue Park in Florida, the…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the experience as the worst weather he has endured in his 30-year career. Having operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström said he mistakenly believed that the traffic obstruction would be resolved when he took the E22 on Wednesday. He realized his error at around 1:45 PM along with approximately 1,000 other drivers when he encountered a standstill near Linderöd. “The cause of the traffic jam had occurred much earlier, so I assumed the…

Feb 28, 2026 A recent report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) submitted to Congress reveals a critical financial risk for the trucking industry. The 2026 quadrennial assessment highlights a significant insurance shortfall, pointing out that the median legal awards in serious cases have surged dramatically since the last evaluation. The number of active interstate freight carriers has decreased due to consolidation, while the average settlement amounts in these legal matters have escalated. Notably, the federal minimum insurance requirement for property transport has remained unchanged for decades, leading to coverage amounts that are merely a fraction of typical…

Virtual 38th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs Competition Held HOUSTON — The results are in for the 38th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition, which took place online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Winners were revealed on Friday, Sept. 18, coinciding with the celebrations for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Best of Show Award Brian Dreher claimed the Best of Show accolade for his 2016 Peterbilt 389. “Congratulations to Brian Dreher for winning Best of Show at Shell Rotella SuperRigs, along with all the other award recipients,” remarked Annie Peter, the North American marketing manager for Shell Rotella. “While the…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström was stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the worst he has faced in his 30 years of driving. Unexpected Blockage Nordström, who has operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, initially assumed that the traffic would have cleared when he took the E22. However, around 1,000 other drivers, including himself, realized their error when they became stuck near Linderöd at approximately 1:45 PM. Regrets About Decision-Making “The cause of the traffic jam had occurred much earlier, so I…