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Ashley Stewart: A New Journey as Owner-Operator COVINGTON, La. — Although Ashley Stewart has never driven a semi-truck, she has traveled a significant distance to become an owner-operator. Earlier this year, she and her husband, DeAntonio Stewart, established their trucking business, Keeping Up with the Stewart’s. A Nurse Balancing Two Worlds By profession, Stewart is a registered nurse, juggling her nursing career at Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, Louisiana, and St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana. With a decade’s experience in emergency medicine, she has encountered numerous challenges. Last fall, an assignment changed the course of her career, both…
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Joan Raby: A Journey on the Road Over 14 years and over a million miles, Joan Raby has learned valuable lessons from her life on the road, particularly the significance of forming relationships and offering support to others. After driving for various carriers across states like Iowa, Wyoming, and Texas, the Cincinnati native has recently joined Guenther and Sons, a San Antonio-based milk hauling company. “Prior to this, I’ve driven pneumatic, hazardous, reefer, and tanker trucks,” she shared. “My first tanker job was with Jack B. Kelley in Amarillo, Texas, where I handled hazardous materials like cryogenics and liquid helium.”…
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Trucker’s Transformation: A Journey to Health Wherever truck driver Dave Cathcart goes, he attracts attention. At 56, he embodies clean living and fitness, sporting a physique that appears at least a decade younger. Just two years ago, however, he was in a hospital bed, worrying about his life and future. “I came home on a week off, and I was experiencing heart palpitations,” he recounted, reflecting on the events leading to his hospitalization. “My wife, a nurse, and I are honest with each other about our health. I shared my concerns with her, and she insisted, ‘If it happens again,…
Fact Checked Oct 20, 2024 Why Trust Us Why Trust Us This article evaluates and ranks 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 with MarketWatch Guides focusing on personal finance and insurance, with over a decade of experience. If you drive a truck for commercial purposes, particularly a semitruck, obtaining suitable insurance coverage is essential. This article will explain truck insurance, detail its costs, and suggest reputable insurance providers for truck coverage. Understanding Semitruck Insurance Truck insurance is a legal…
EPA Finalizes Heavy-Duty Truck Emission Standards The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fulfilled its commitment to release a final rule on tailpipe emissions for heavy-duty trucks by the end of the year. Initial feedback from engine manufacturers and trucking associations indicates that meeting these compliance standards will be challenging. Earlier this year, the EPA suggested two potential approaches for drastically lowering nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions: a more stringent two-step process with regulations tightening in model years (MY) 2027 and 2031, or a less aggressive single-step standard starting in 2027. The agency opted for the single-step emission standard in 2027, asserting…
Truckload Carriers Association Honors Heroic Drivers The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized four exceptional truck drivers as TCA Highway Angels for their courageous actions on the road. The honored drivers include Phil Damme from Online Transport, Owen Lewis from Sharp Transportation Inc., Marco Medel Morga of AAA Cooper Transportation, and John Bradley from James River Carriers. To acknowledge their selfless service towards fellow motorists and drivers, each Highway Angel has received a certificate, lapel pin, patches, and truck decals from the TCA, while their employers also received recognition certificates featuring the accomplishments of these drivers. Since the inception of…
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Retailers Push for Increased Truck Weight Limits WASHINGTON — Retailers are urging the Trump administration and lawmakers to consider raising truck weight limits as Congress begins to develop the upcoming highway bill. In response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s request for policy priorities ahead of next year’s surface transportation reauthorization—set to expire in September 2026—the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) advocates for the “modernization” of federal truck weight limits. “Allowing for greater truck weights, especially for vehicles with more axles and advanced safety features, can enhance freight efficiency, decrease the number of trips to transport goods, and reduce greenhouse…