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High-risk profession: trucking leads the deadliest occupations in the USA

The transportation and movement of materials in general claimed 1,369 lives. The most affected area of all those measured. Transportation is the sector with the highest number of deaths, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data was extracted from the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2022 and demonstrates not only the […]

What speed would Santa Claus need to visit all the houses on the planet and what would happen to him?

He would require such powerful power and the consumption of so much fuel that the trip would be extremely expensive to begin with. Have you ever wondered what Santa would actually have to do to reach all the children’s homes in the world? How fast should the famous sleigh travel to deliver so many gifts […]

From the truck to the stage: five drivers who crossed film and music

Elvis was told in a casting that he better continue with trucks. Stories of drivers who marked generations. Actors and great musicians began their working lives in trucks and shared a generation with other drivers who had the luxury, for example, of meeting Elvis at a stop or with Sean Connery at the occasional meal. […]

USA’s 6 biggest natural disasters and the role of insurance

A list of the six largest natural disasters in the history of the United States and the role played by insurance in these events Throughout its history, the United States has had to recover from catastrophic events such as hurricanes, and the role of insurance agencies has been crucial in these circumstances. Insurance plays an […]

The strangest insurance policies in the world: from abductions to people dying of laughter

Did you know that there is a policy that protects you in case you conceive an alien? Or that those abandoned at the altar have a backup? There are insurance agencies in the world and in the United States that are, to say the least, strange. Some fit into the most complex minds, but, surprisingly, […]

3000 years BC: the history of insurance is much older than is believed

The Egyptians, Phoenicians, Babylonians, Romans and Greeks… All of these great civilizations invented the insurance we know today. Is insurance a kind of contract established in modernity? When did they emerge? Because? Researchers from the University of Cuyo, Argentina, determined that – although it is difficult to define the exact date – the beginning of […]

Truckers: “Shiny happy people?”

A survey determined that those who drive transport suffer a lot from unhappiness. Because? The main factors: salary and communication problems. Drive My Way conducted a survey to determine the level of happiness of those who drive trucks or transport in general. In a large comparison, which covered from 2019 to 2023, it was detected […]

New loading port for heavy trucks announced in Long Beach

This depot will be capable of providing high-speed loading infrastructure for hundreds of trucks daily. Forum Mobility, a freight and freight transportation electrification provider, announced that it plans to build a new freight depot for heavy trucks to be located in Long Beach. This depot will be able to provide high-speed charging infrastructure for hundreds […]

Volvo Trucks recalls 2018-2024 models over passenger seat safety concerns

This marks the second instance in the last three months that Volvo Trucks has issued a recall for its vehicles. According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2018-2024 VN, VNR, and VHD trucks after discovering an issue with the passenger seat. The vehicles do not […]

Smart Cameras in Trucks: optimizing safety and efficiency in freight transportation

Providing a comprehensive view, offering assistance, and fostering operational improvements are key objectives. The widespread use of cameras in freight trucks has seen a significant increase by fleets, increasingly opting for the installation of both external and internal cameras in their vehicles. This practice not only supports drivers but also reduces risks, providing value beyond […]