May 9, 2026
Trucking’s Health Crisis On a cold winter morning, a group of truck driver trainees enters a classroom at Prime Inc., a Springfield, Missouri-based trucking company. At the front of the room is Siphiwe Baleka, an energetic former swimming champion in his 40s, sharing concerning insights about trucker health. “If you haven’t started thinking about your […]
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March 8, 2026
Healthy Fleet Launches New Mobile App for May Challenge Photo: Healthy Fleet Healthy Fleet has announced that its upcoming challenge in May will utilize a free mobile app to assist participants in tracking their weight loss journey. The previous challenge, held in January and February, saw participants collectively shed 579 pounds. The initiative, part of […]
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February 28, 2026
Article Summary: A legal dispute is raising significant concerns in the trucking industry regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emission regulations for heavy-duty vehicles for the model year 2027 and beyond. On Wednesday, litigants claimed that the EPA’s March ruling represents an illegitimate overhaul of the industry, as detailed in an opening brief. This filing […]
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February 11, 2026
Panelists (from left) Joseph Richley of Kenan Advantage Group, Jack Legler, Mike Dorfman, Clayton Cavell, and Andrew Roth discuss AVs and the future of trucking insurance. (Anneliese Mahoney/Transport Topics) March 1, 2023 10:25 AM, EST Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Trucking Insurance ORLANDO, Fla. — A recent panel of experts held on February 28 during […]
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January 28, 2026
Big Bonus for Eras Tour Staff This week, it was reported that Taylor Swift awarded bonuses totaling $55 million to staff members from her Eras Tour, including $100,000 each for the 50 truck drivers involved. A Life-Altering Gesture Such a substantial amount can have profoundly “life-changing” implications for the recipients, as noted by Mike Scherkenbach, […]
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January 3, 2026
Trump’s Confirmation on Marijuana Rescheduling President Donald Trump announced this week that his administration is “strongly considering” rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This has led to a surge in cannabis stocks and celebrations within the industry. However, the trucking sector needs to be vigilant, as signing this […]
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December 24, 2025
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 […]
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October 4, 2025
Tech Mahindra Partners with Canal Insurance for Digital Transformation (Logo Courtesy of Canal Financial Group) Tech Mahindra, a prominent global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions across various industries, has formed a strategic alliance with Canal Insurance Company, a division of Canal Financial Group. This collaboration aims to expedite digital transformation within the Commercial […]
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August 19, 2025
Nirvana Secures $80 Million in Series C Funding Nirvana, an AI-centric trucking insurance startup, has raised $80 million in a Series C funding round led by General Catalyst, with contributions from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Valor Equity Partners. This latest round of investment has doubled Nirvana’s valuation to $830 million, showcasing robust investor faith in […]
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August 17, 2025
The Role of the User in Telematics It is often said that the effectiveness of a tool depends on its user. For over 50 years, telematics has emerged as a vital resource for both personal and commercial auto insurance industries. Nevertheless, its application in the commercial sector is still not fully optimized. Challenges in Commercial […]
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