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Over the past four years, Transervice employees have donated nearly 1,700 books to assist The Book Fairies in redistributing them to underserved communities on Long Island and New York City. Pictured are Alex Lafaras, CFO and EVP, along with Sean Schnipper, Marketing Director, as they prepare the final boxes for delivery. (Courtesy: Transervice) Transervice Logistics Supports Literacy Initiatives LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — For the fourth year in a row, employees at Transervice Logistics Inc. have gathered books, CDs, DVDs, and magazines for The Book Fairies, aimed at benefiting under-resourced communities across Long Island and New York City. Since partnering with…

Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Scheduled The widely anticipated Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring the USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars and 358 Modifieds is set for Tuesday, June 16, at the Grandview Speedway. This exciting event is sponsored by Alpine Building Supply of Schuylkill Haven, PA. Event Details The races will commence at 7:30 PM, with gates opening at 5 PM. To purchase advance tickets, call 443-513-4456, providing your full name and ticket quantity. On race day, attendees can pick up and pay for their tickets at the WILL CALL window starting at…

Serial Killers May Work as Long-Haul Truckers in the U.S. The FBI’s Highway Serial Killings Initiative was introduced in 2009 after experts identified a disturbing trend of murdered women—many of whom led transient lifestyles characterized by drug use and prostitution—being found along the Interstate 40 corridor, which stretches through Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Analysts utilized the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, a comprehensive national database that aggregates information on homicides, sexual assaults, missing persons, and unidentified remains. This effort generated a list of numerous victims and suspects, largely comprising long-haul truckers. Frank Figliuzzi, a former FBI assistant director with 25…

Steven Sill Becomes 47th NTEA President INDIANAPOLIS – Steven Sill, the president of Aspen Equipment Company based in Bloomington, Minnesota, was inaugurated as the 47th President of the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry. The ceremony took place during The Work Truck Show 2011 in Indianapolis, where Sill received the gavel from his predecessor, Allen Birmingham, national sales manager at Tommy Gate Co. in Phoenix, Arizona, during the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting. This annual meeting coincides with The Work Truck Show, recognized as North America’s largest event dedicated to work trucks. Early Career Steve began his…

Potential Link Between Serial Killers and Long-Haul Truckers in the U.S. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has raised concerns about the possibility that serial killers may be operating as long-haul truck drivers in the United States. In 2009, the FBI initiated the Highway Serial Killings Initiative after noticing a disturbing trend involving the murders of women—many of whom lived transient lifestyles marked by drug use and prostitution—along the Interstate 40 corridor spanning Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Utilizing the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, a national database that collects data on various violent crimes, analysts compiled a comprehensive list of…

Busy Racing Week at Grandview Speedway The action-packed week of races at Grandview Speedway continues as the Memorial Day holiday approaches, with another NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts event scheduled for this Saturday night. Saturday’s Race Features The event on May 23 will showcase the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, and the Outlaw Racing Series Vintage cars. Race Details This Saturday’s racing card will include qualifying heats leading to a 30-lap feature for the Modifieds and a 25-lap feature for the Sportsman, along with a 15-lap main…

Every year, over 100,000 new trucking companies emerge, yet regulators can only audit a small fraction. This rapid influx creates opportunities for inexperienced startups and “chameleon carriers” that close down after safety infractions, only to reopen under new identities. Deborah Lockridge delves deeper into this issue in her commentary. Focus on Immigrant Drivers Raises Key Questions Following Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s announcement last year about targeting “bad actors in trucking,” the Department of Transportation (DOT) quickly centered its attention on immigrant drivers and their proficiency in English. This leads to critical inquiries: Who is employing these drivers? More significantly, is…

From bright lights to headlights. Former St. John’s star and NBA legend Jayson Williams is at the helm of a rehabilitation program in Nassau County that has successfully transformed nearly a dozen formerly incarcerated individuals into truck drivers. “When I received my diploma up there, I almost cried… I worked hard for this moment,” shared Timmy Jones, 39, with The Post following Monday’s graduation at Nassau Community College. Jayson Williams addresses participants in his program aimed at helping ex-offenders earn trucking licenses. James Messerschmidt Jones, who spent over 15 years in prison for manslaughter, was part of the inaugural Long…

Ontario Government Targets Illegal Trucking Operations The Ford government is taking steps to address illegal trucking activities in rural areas of Ontario, altering legislation to enable local municipalities to combat misuse of agricultural land. Illegal trucking happens when companies convert land designated for farming or residential use into large truck depots without obtaining the necessary local approvals. This problem has become more pronounced in smaller towns near major highways, such as Caledon and Halton Hills. In Caledon, certain trucking operations have been noted for allegedly burying hazardous materials, including asphalt and concrete, without notifying local authorities or seeking approval for…

New Health Check App for Truck Drivers Truck drivers can now perform a quick 30-second health assessment focusing on the risks associated with hypertension and Type 2 diabetes thanks to a new smartphone application developed by Health in Transportation and NuraLogix. Introducing the CDL Health Scanner The CDL Health Scanner app, which is awaiting a patent, enables drivers to measure essential health indicators using either an iPhone or Android device. This user-friendly system employs Anura technology to assess blood pressure through transdermal optical imaging via a smartphone camera. Identifying Health Risks By integrating the user’s Body Mass Index (BMI) data,…