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Nikola’s ex-CEO, Trevor Milton, sentenced to 4 years for deceptive practices

Milton was sentenced to four years in prison for participating in product and technology development fraud at Nikola Corporation Former Executive Chairman and CEO of Nikola Corporation, Trevor Milton, has been sentenced to four years in prison by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos for engaging in securities and wire fraud regarding the development of products […]

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. […]

Sleeper berth compensation for team drivers

Drivers are entitled to compensation for sleeper berth time exceeding eight hours On December 12, a panel from the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling regarding a case addressing sleeper berth time for team drivers and its corresponding compensation. The class-action lawsuit, filed in 2016 against CRST International and CRST Expedited, focused on […]

Gift guide for truckers

Find the best Christmas gifts for truckers For truck drivers, their work is not just a job; it becomes a way of life as they face extensive journeys and long hours on the roads. Like any lifestyle, it entails unique needs and specific conditions that present day-to-day challenges. Extended work hours, limited sleeping space, and […]

2023 trucking industry challenges

Over 4,000 industry stakeholders surveyed this year to identify these challenges The economy, truck parking, fuel prices, driver shortage, and compensation are among the key issues in the trucking transport sector as it enters 2024. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) surveyed over 4,000 industry stakeholders this year to identify these challenges. Rebecca Brewster, President […]