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Koffie Insurance Secures $11 Million in Series A Funding Brooklyn, NY, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Koffie Insurance, an insurtech specializing in financial services for the trucking and transportation industry, has successfully closed an $11 million Series A funding round. This brings the company’s total funding to $15.5 million. The financing round was spearheaded by Anthemis Group, known for investing in high-growth, digitally-focused financial service companies, and saw participation from existing investors Lerer Hippeau Ventures and Plug and Play Ventures. New backers in this round include CP Overture, Breakout Capital, Two Lanterns Venture Partners, and a select group of…
A comprehensive guide for the future of self-driving trucks has reached its final stage after four years of development. In 2020, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) along with 17 partners received a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish a concept of operations. The final report, released in July, presents best practices for deploying automated driving systems (ADS) in large trucks, along with policy considerations for fleet operators across eight key areas. “We’re thrilled that the grant awarded to VTTI by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration not only met but surpassed the requirements for…
Truck Driver Shortage in the U.S. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, trucks are responsible for transporting 72% of the goods in the United States. The failure to adequately staff these trucks with drivers threatens to disrupt the U.S. economy. Currently, there is a significant shortage of truck drivers. Supporting Veterans in Trucking To address this issue, Hiring Our Heroes, an initiative by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is launching the Drive for 500 campaign to assist U.S. military veterans in securing these truck driving positions. Job Opportunities in Trucking There are over 55,500 open positions in the…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A new online platform has been launched by the City of Charlotte aimed at helping truck drivers find legal parking options throughout the city. City officials state that the Commercial Truck Parking Tool is intended to offer truck drivers easy and trustworthy access to safe and authorized parking locations. Increased Penalties for Illegal Parking This tool, which can be accessed through both an app and a desktop version, includes several essential features designed to benefit the trucking community: Searchable Parking Locations: Drivers can quickly locate available, legal, and secure parking lots by entering an…
CARB’s Authority and Federal Waivers The California Air Resources Board (CARB) operates as a state agency but relies on federal approval for its regulations through EPA waivers. For instance, CARB successfully obtained waivers for the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Omnibus programs, but has yet to receive a waiver for the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF), which makes ACF unenforceable. This dependency gives the Trump administration’s EPA some influence over CARB’s regulatory power, a control that is expected to be implemented during a potential second presidential term. Presidential Actions and Legislative Response During his first term, President Trump revoked a waiver…
Plans for a Truckers Convoy to Ottawa A western separatist and member of the far-right Yellow Vests Canada group has ambitious plans for a truckers convoy departing from British Columbia on Sunday, with its destination set for Ottawa. Response to Vaccine Mandates On January 20, Pat King spoke with evangelical Christian talk-show host Laura Lynn Tyler Thompson, revealing that the convoy intends to disrupt Ottawa as a protest against vaccine mandates. Critique of COVID-19 Measures King expressed that the government’s actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are a deliberate “intentional squeeze” on the Canadian economy. Targeting the Senate “We’re…
Matthew James Collins, an Ohio resident, transports frozen foods like onion rings and ice cream across the Midwest. On a recent October morning, he was navigating through a snowstorm in Minnesota. Collins pointed out that he used to haul around 22 skids of frozen goods for four corporate clients last year, but now he’s down to only 12 skids serving two clients. The trucking sector’s performance often reflects the overall health of the U.S. economy, but current trends are puzzling. Economists are surprised by the high levels of consumer spending in the face of record inflation and rising interest rates,…
Concerns Over New Navajo Nation Regulations for Radioactive Material Transport Curtis Moore, the vice president of marketing and corporate development at Energy Fuels, believes the Navajo Nation’s newly established regulations for transporting radioactive materials across its territory are somewhat “excessive.” Details of the New Rules Moore pointed out that the requirements, which include a $5 million bond and extra fees, are reminiscent of U.S. regulations governing nuclear fuel transportation. These changes come in response to what the Navajo leaders claim was an unannounced transit of uranium ore by Energy Fuels through their reservation on July 30. The newly passed legislation…
The Brisbane expo follows a series of highly successful events across Queensland. Image: MTA Queensland Free Automotive Careers Expo in Brisbane High school students and job seekers throughout South East Queensland will have the opportunity to explore available career options in the automotive sector at a free Automotive Careers Expo taking place in Brisbane on May 22. Partnership with Capricorn The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) has joined forces with Capricorn to organize this event at the Brisbane Showgrounds, allowing local students and others to connect with businesses in trucking and various other sectors offering career pathways. Industry…
The family of Jess “Hilarious” Moore and her boyfriend Chris is just beginning to grow. One year after her appearance on VH1 Couples Retreat with her ex, Daniel Parsons, Jess publicly introduced her new relationship with Chris through social media. In June 2023, the co-host of a radio show shared a video showcasing flowers sent to her studio by Chris, accompanied by an encouraging message. By February 2024, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together during a surprise phone call Chris made to The Breakfast Club to celebrate Jess’s 32nd birthday. In March 2024, the comedian spoke…