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Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us Here’s how we evaluated and rated the leading auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaShawn Mitchner is a senior editor at MarketWatch Guides, focusing on personal finance and insurance topics. Operating a truck, particularly a semitruck, necessitates appropriate insurance coverage. The MarketWatch Guides team offers definitions of truck insurance, breaks down associated costs, and suggests some of the best providers for truck insurance. What Is Semitruck Insurance? Truck insurance is as essential as standard car…

Amid the federal crackdown, states are forming new types of partnerships with ICE under the agency’s 287(g) program. (Jae C. Hong/Associated Press) December 18, 2025 7:01 AM, EST Key Takeaways: In 2025, states began collaborating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enhance enforcement on highways aimed at foreign truck drivers who breach licensing, immigration, or English proficiency regulations. This initiative follows President Trump’s executive order from April 28, supported by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, which imposes stricter ELP standards, reviews non-residential CDLs, and mandates tougher out-of-service criteria. Preliminary operations, such as those in Wyoming and Mississippi, have led to…

Many veterans have found employment in the trucking sector after their military service. Although the shift to civilian life can be challenging, some veterans have discovered healing by helping others and improving the lives of fellow ex-soldiers. Here are three accounts of veterans and company leaders who have helped their peers find job opportunities and established nonprofits to support them. Gus Corona’s Journey Gus Corona’s life took a significant turn after serving 24 years in the Air Force. He faced planned transitions like moving back to Texas and adapting to civilian life, but also unexpected challenges, such as an 18-year…

OBrienco Transport: A Father-Son Partnership In South Toowoomba, John O’Brien, Managing Director of OBrienco Transport, collaborates closely with his son, Jack O’Brien, who serves as the National Sales and Linehaul Manager. A Life in Transport John states, “Having spent my entire working life in the transport sector, I’ve faced numerous challenges, but I hope my role as a father is what defines me most.” He appreciates Jack’s enthusiasm for the industry and his ambition to enhance their business through relationship-building. Complementary Skills John highlights that he and Jack possess distinct skill sets. “Frequently, the student takes on the role of…

Exciting Event for San Antonio Customers Northern Tool + Equipment is hosting a special event where customers in San Antonio can receive two complimentary tickets to the Monster Jam® event. Event Details SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The thrill of Monster Jam® is coming to the San Antonio community on Thursday, January 22. Customers can view a legendary Monster Jam® truck, accompanied by a crew member, stationed outside Northern Tool + Equipment from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Location Information This exciting event will take place at 2902 Goliad Rd. San Antonio, TX 78223. Customers who spend $100 or…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded for 20 hours on Sweden’s E22 motorway during severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday, describing the conditions as the most challenging of his 30-year career. Having operated his own freight business since the 1990s, Nordström was surprised to encounter a traffic blockage when he took the E22 on Wednesday afternoon, along with approximately 1,000 other drivers. He came to a halt near Linderöd around 1:45 PM. “I assumed that the police would have already redirected traffic due to an earlier jam,” the 58-year-old explained. “I didn’t think things through. If everyone…

Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us Here is a summary of how we evaluated leading auto insurance providers. 8,500 Data Points Analyzed 12,500 Customers Surveyed Written By RaShawn Mitchner Written By RaShawn Mitchner Senior Editor RaShawn Mitchner is a senior editor for MarketWatch Guides, specializing in personal finance and insurance content. If you operate a truck for business, especially a semitruck, acquiring the appropriate insurance coverage is crucial. Our MarketWatch Guides team will clarify truck insurance, break down its costs, and recommend some leading car insurance companies for truck coverage. Key Insights Truck insurance costs…

When driving at 70 miles per hour, you cover almost 105 feet each second. If you take your eyes off the road—whether to glance at a billboard, an accident, a mirror, or the infotainment screen—you’ll travel that distance without seeing what’s ahead. If you let your gaze wander for just five seconds, you’ve driven nearly a tenth of a mile completely unaware. This illustrates the impact of distractions on driving. Today, using a mobile device while driving poses a serious risk. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that texting while driving increases the risk of an accident by 23 times.…

Driver Alarmed by ‘Swinging Pole’ Risk 16:19, 11 Jan 2026 Updated 16:27, 11 Jan 2026 The truck was seen approaching the roundabout from Sheep Street (Image: Google) A driver expressed their disbelief upon witnessing a truck maneuvering with an unusually large pole dangling from its side, reminiscent of a video game scene. Video footage shared on the Facebook group Cirencester – Spotted shows the truck navigating a mini-roundabout while the equipment swings perilously in the air. As the vehicle progresses, the boom swings over the adjacent sidewalk before colliding with a road sign. Luckily, there were no pedestrians present, but…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for 20 hours, describing the conditions as the worst he’s faced in his 30-year career. Nordström has operated his own road freight business since the 1990s. He mistakenly believed that the blocked traffic would have been cleared when he took the E22 on Wednesday, only to encounter a standstill around Linderöd at approximately 1:45 PM, along with around 1,000 other drivers. “I thought the police would have stopped the traffic and diverted it onto other routes because the cause of the jam occurred much earlier,”…