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Man demonstrates incredibly competent strap job (on his house)

Man demonstrates incredibly competent strap job (on his house)

A man preparing for Hurricane Milton demonstrated some excellent strapping skills on his house of all things.  In the clip, the man’s daughter explains that he first experienced a hurricane that damaged his roof back in Puerto Rico nearly two decades ago. After moving to Orlando, he decided he would not let hurricane winds damage his home again, so he...

OOIDA, Truckstop announce new partnership

OOIDA, Truckstop announce new partnership

Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024: Truckstop, OOIDA announce new partnership Load board Truckstop and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association on Tuesday announced an official collaboration to cut OOIDA members a 15% discount on the load board’s services. As part of the collaboration, OOIDA has designated Truckstop as its exclusive load board partner. “We’re thrilled that Truckstop has teamed...

Michigan semi truck parts manufacturer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Michigan semi truck parts manufacturer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A major commercial vehicle parts manufacturer filed for bankruptcy protection as part of a plan to restructure, the company announced this week. On October 9, Livonia, Michigan-headquartered Accuride announced that the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and for Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Canada. Accuride says that plants will remain open and business will...