Author: Trucker Talk Radio

Hundreds of Truck Drivers Join the Campaign’s Exciting Launch The day featured numerous beneficial sessions for truck drivers. (Photo: TV9 Network) New Delhi: The Highway Heroes campaign, a collaborative initiative by Shriram Finance and TV9 Network, launched successfully at Ajwa Parking, Mithi Rohar, Gandhidham, on Friday. This campaign aims to honor truck drivers nationwide while also enhancing their health and well-being. On the first day, the event attracted hundreds of truck drivers, marking it as a significant success. The chief guest, Deputy SP Deepak R. Bhatia, was present, along with Nilesh Odedara, Joint MD of Shriram Finance. Bhatia officially opened…

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Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Two Elderly Women By: Mike StunsonSource: The Charlotte Observer (TNS) Incident Details Kentucky authorities report that an 89-year-old woman and her 91-year-old relative lost their lives in a crash involving a dump truck that collided with a restaurant. Crash Circumstances The Boone County Sheriff’s Office stated that the two women were passengers in a Chevrolet Equinox when the vehicle, which was halted at an intersection in Walton on April 8, attempted a left turn. The 66-year-old driver of the SUV inadvertently entered the path of an approaching dump truck loaded with gravel. Collision Impact The…

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Jason Aldean teamed up with Amazon Music on the evening of September 9 to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. He surprised Amazon’s line-haul partners and truckers at the Amazon Truck Stop in downtown Nashville with a lively six-song performance, which featured the live debut of his new single, “We Back.” Exciting Setup for a Special Event A small stage was set up in a parking lot across from Nissan Stadium, designed to resemble a truck stop. Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed unlimited food, drinks, and games before Aldean’s unexpected performance. Prior to hitting the stage, he sat down with Billboard…

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Maintaining strong customer retention is crucial for success across all industries. Business leaders continually strive to enhance their retention strategies to stay competitive. Customer retention rates vary significantly across different sectors. A high retention rate in one industry may raise concerns in another. In this article, we will examine the most recent customer retention statistics from various industries. Top 5 Customer Retention Stats in 2025 The media and professional services sectors boast the highest retention rates, standing at 84%. In contrast, the hospitality, travel, and restaurant industries see a far lower retention rate of 55%. Financial and cable sectors experience…

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A truck driver from Texas was sentenced to life in prison this week for the 2018 murders of his wife and her boyfriend, which he committed after catching them through a spy camera he had installed. Jordy Husein Suljanovic, 46, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for killing his 41-year-old wife, Adriana Perez, and her boyfriend, 33-year-old Omar Santamaria-Ruiz. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office confirmed his conviction on capital murder charges after an eight-day trial. On October 2, 2018, Suljanovic shot Perez and Santamaria-Ruiz when he saw them in a compromising situation via a hidden camera…

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Introduction Doug King: Hello, I’m Doug King and I’m presenting a 1997 Peterbilt 379, owned by Sunrise Equipment Auctions in Norwich, Ontario, Canada. I initially built this truck 27 years ago while working as a mechanic for Peterbilt Motor Companies. It has remained in our barn for about 18 years of its lifespan, and we brought it out early this spring. Maintenance and Condition We performed general upkeep, including putting on 10 new tires and changing all the fluids to prepare for this journey, which is 800 miles from home. The truck drives as well as it did on the…

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Exclusive Interview with Lisa Kelly at the Mid-America Trucking Show During the recent Mid-America Trucking Show, our sister site Overdrive had the opportunity to interview Lisa Kelly, the star of “Ice Road Truckers.” Jack Roberts, the Executive Editor of Overdrive and also the Trucks Editor for this site, engaged in a conversation with Lisa as she took a Volvo VN670 for a test drive along Interstate 65 in Louisville, Kentucky. Following the interview, which is available for viewing below, Jack reflected on his experience with Lisa and shared his thoughts in a blog post. One observation particularly stood out: “There…

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Trucking Industry Criticizes New Emission Standards Washington — The trucking sector has expressed strong opposition to the Biden Administration’s newly announced emission standards for heavy-duty trucks, claiming that the targets are unrealistic and may negatively impact the U.S. supply chain and freight movement across the economy. Concerns Over Unachievable Goals “The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is against this rule as it stands because the targets set for post-2030 are simply unattainable given the current advancements in zero-emission technology, insufficient charging infrastructure, and limitations on the power grid,” stated ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “For regulations to be successful, they…

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