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ASE Certification Overview The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) provides T-Series and E-Series certification exams to assess the skills of professional service technicians specializing in medium to heavy trucks and equipment. T-Series Certification Tests ASE’s T-Series tests aim to recognize technicians skilled in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing a variety of systems in Class 4 to Class 8 trucks and tractors. There are eight certification tests in the T-Series, which include: Gasoline Engines (T1) Diesel Engines (T2) Drive Train (T3) Brakes (T4) Suspension and Steering (T5) Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (T7) Preventive Maintenance Inspection…

Proposed Legislation to Increase Minimum Insurance for Motor Carriers Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House have introduced a bill aimed at raising the minimum insurance coverage for motor carriers from $750,000 to $5 million. The proposed Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act will also adjust the new insurance minimum to keep pace with inflation. (Photo: iStock) Rep. Jesus “Chuy” García from Illinois and Rep. Derek Tran from California, the main sponsors of the bill, stated that updating these outdated insurance requirements would offer better financial protection for victims of truck accidents and their families, shielding them from debts caused…

Truck Driver Rescued After Bridge Collapse in Guizhou A truck driver was suspended in mid-air following the collapse of a bridge in southern China’s Guizhou province, triggered by a landslide on Tuesday morning. Disturbing video captured by a passerby shows the driver trapped in his cab, doors ajar, as the truck’s wheels teeter precariously over the edge of the Monkey River bridge. The vehicle’s hazard lights flashed urgently, while the camera revealed a daunting drop into a fog-covered valley below. “You’re fortunate to be alive – that’s perilous,” the onlooker remarked as the driver shouted for assistance. Challenges in Communication…

Shawn Jacobs, the president and CEO of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment based in Syracuse, NY, was inaugurated today as the 49th president of the NTEA, the association representing the work truck industry. He took over the position from the previous president, Frank Livas of Brake & Clutch, Inc. (Salem, Mass.), during a ceremony in Indianapolis at the President’s Breakfast and NTEA Annual Meeting, which coincided with The Work Truck Show 2013, North America’s largest event for work trucks. “My primary goal over the next year as NTEA president is to inform fellow member companies about the various opportunities and…

Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. Reports Q1 Financial Growth In its first quarter of 2026, Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. achieved a 5.5% increase in net revenues, totaling RMB2,848.4 million ($412.9 million), as reported by Detik Finance. The digital freight platform released its unaudited financial results, revealing a net income of RMB994.1 million ($144.1 million) for the quarter, down from RMB1,278.9 million during the same period last year. Additionally, the company’s non-GAAP adjusted net income reached RMB1,202.0 million ($174.3 million). Operational Growth Metrics Operational metrics saw significant improvements, with fulfilled orders increasing by 14.3% year-over-year to reach 55.0 million. User…

Concerns About Serial Killers Among Long-Haul Truckers in the U.S. The FBI initiated the Highway Serial Killings Initiative in 2009 after observing a concerning trend of murdered women, primarily those leading transient lives marked by drug abuse and prostitution, who were discovered along the Interstate 40 corridor spanning Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Leveraging the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, a national database that consolidates information about homicides, sexual assaults, missing persons, and unidentified remains, analysts compiled data on numerous victims and suspects, with many being long-haul truck drivers. Frank Figliuzzi, a former FBI assistant director, published a book titled Long…

The ongoing freight recession that began in 2022 continues to affect the transportation industry as it extends into 2026. Although there was a brief uptick in truckload spot and contract rates in April, challenges within the industry remain, according to Detik Finance. This sustained economic downturn has resulted in many closures and bankruptcies across the country. The latest company to cease operations is California-based NTL Truck Line Inc., which has officially shut down its logistics business. Data from the Department of Transportation Freight & Analytics indicates that the recent rise in spot rates was not due to an increase in…

Grandview Speedway Race Cancellations Due to Rain This past Saturday, May 23, marked the third occasion in the last five weekends that rain forced the cancellation of racing events at Grandview Speedway. Persistent overnight showers continued into the morning, alongside forecasts predicting more rain throughout the day, leading track management to call off the races. Exciting Events Scheduled for Next Weekend While the May 23 program, featuring the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds, Sportsman, and the Outlaw Racing Series Vintage cars, has been lost to the weather, management is preparing an exciting race night for Saturday, May 30. This…

Angela Prill, Vice President of Intermodal Network Management at Schneider, has been recognized as a Top Woman to Watch in Trucking by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). This accolade highlights her effectiveness in delivering measurable value and flexible solutions for shippers. With 15 years at Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a leading multimodal transportation and logistics provider, Prill’s strategic thinking and financial expertise have enabled customers to navigate supply chain challenges effectively. Her work in managing the intermodal network ensures that shippers experience a better-structured network, which is increasingly vital as supply chains strive for greater speed and visibility.…

Increase in Liability Insurance Costs for Motor Carriers According to recent findings from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the cost of liability insurance premiums for motor carriers is rising significantly faster than consumer inflation, despite a decrease in heavy-duty truck-related crash rates. Rising Premiums Outpacing Inflation ATRI’s latest report indicates that from 2021 to 2024, the costs of liability insurance premiums increased by 18.6%, reaching 10.2 cents per mile, which exceeds consumer inflation by 5.4 percentage points. During the same timeframe, truck-involved crash rates declined by 2.6%. Impact of Rising Claims Expenses The increase in insurance costs has been…