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Local Executive Transitions to Mobile Pet Grooming Venture Meredith Mexal has shifted from her trucking career to a new venture focused on pets, launching Happy Tails RVA in the Richmond area. This mobile business provides grooming, dog walking, and pet sitting services. After spending two decades in corporate roles within technology consulting and finance, Mexal was most recently a senior vice president at Daseke, a trucking company. Her tenure also included positions at Estes Express Lines and Booz Allen Hamilton. Mexal decided to pursue her passion for pets following a buyout that occurred after Daseke’s acquisition by TFI International earlier…

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — DJ’s Equipment Stolen in Minutes Thousands of dollars’ worth of gear were taken in mere minutes from a DJ’s vehicle. Carlos Morales, who performs as DJ Ax, expressed his devastation over losing both his treasured items and his source of income. “It was a significant amount of equipment,” Morales remarked. “They really struck gold with that one.” After finishing a performance near Broadway on Saturday, Morales made a brief stop at a lounge in Antioch to pick up his wife. “When I returned, I found my window smashed and everything taken,” Morales recounted, explaining that during…

The spouse of a former truck driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus incident is voicing her concerns regarding the potential deportation of her husband. In an exclusive interview with OMNI NEWS, Tanvir Mann shared that the crash has drastically altered her family’s life. In March, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) suggested that her husband, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, be presented to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada to determine his fate regarding deportation. Mann expressed that deporting Sidhu would have devastating effects on their family. “I am a Canadian citizen and his spouse. We chose Canada as…

New Jersey has significantly raised its minimum insurance levels for truck coverage. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) New Jersey’s Insurance Requirement Increase: Recently, a law in New Jersey mandates that large commercial vehicles must now carry a minimum insurance coverage of $1.5 million, a significant increase from previous levels. Legislative Journey: While the push for this change has been ongoing for several years, the final version of the bill received approval last month and was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on January 16. Ambiguities Around Enforcement: Backers of the new law have refrained from providing detailed comments when approached by…

Trump Administration Nominates Derek Barrs for FMCSA Administrator WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has put forward the nomination of Derek Barrs from Florida as the new administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), based on documents released by the Senate on Tuesday. Adrienne Camire, who was serving as the acting administrator, left the agency unexpectedly after only two weeks in her role. Derek Barrs. Credit: Flagler County School Board Barrs, who was appointed to the Flagler County School Board by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in October, serves on the Law Enforcement Advisory Board of the American Trucking Associations…

Trucking Career Development Event at JBLM JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — A significant number of active and retired U.S. military personnel, along with their spouses, recently gathered for a trucking career development, networking, and job hiring event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. Hiring Our Heroes Summit This event, known as the Hiring Our Heroes Summit, was organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program. Leading national and regional companies such as Amazon, Boeing, Intel, Kenworth, and PACCAR participated in the summit. Kenworth’s Participation Representatives from Kenworth engaged with military attendees to discuss job…

The Life of Truck Drivers on the Road Traveling along America’s highways can be a daunting experience for truck drivers, often marked by feelings of loneliness, stress, and monotony as they transport goods across cities. To enhance their spirits and improve their quality of life while driving, many truck drivers have adopted furry companions. According to conversations with drivers featured in FreightWaves, pets provide a sense of fulfillment and keep them engaged during the long hours spent traveling in their mobile homes. A survey by Truckstop Group revealed that approximately 50% of drivers choose to travel with their pets. Life…

Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled upgrades to its digital fleet management system, Volvo Connect. The manufacturer also introduced enhancements for remote programming applicable to the latest Volvo VNL and Volvo VNR models, in addition to existing products. By proactively sending software updates to fleets that opt-in, Volvo aims to simplify over-the-air updates and ensure a smooth implementation across their trucks. This remote programming feature enables ongoing enhancements in truck efficiency and performance. Advantages of Proactive Updates Fleets that choose proactive updates will eliminate the need to manually search for software updates, resulting in an average reduction of unplanned stops…

Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Supply Chains The Covid-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions in global supply chains, affecting labor markets and established patterns of migration. Existing flaws in logistics and infrastructure became more apparent, with a notable shortage of long-haul truck drivers in the US and Europe leading to alarm among businesses and policymakers in 2021. Insights from Karen Levy’s New Book In her recently published book, Data Driven: Truckers, Technology, and the New Workplace Surveillance, Karen Levy from Cornell University provides a comprehensive analysis of the long-haul trucking industry in the US. She delves into the reasons behind…