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- 1Trucking executive denies nationwide strike rumors●Trucking executive pushes back on nationwide strike rumors
A trucking industry executive is publicly pushing back against rumors of a nationwide trucker strike, dismissing talk of a coordinated work stoppage. The comments come as chatter about a possible strike has circulated widely, raising concerns about potential disruptions to freight and supply chains. The executive's statement is aimed at calming carriers, drivers and shippers who have been asking whether industrial action is imminent.
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Taylor Swift is reported to have given her Eras Tour crew $197 million in bonuses, including $100,000 checks to each of her truck drivers. The payouts came as the record-breaking tour wrapped up, and people are praising the singer for sharing the tour's enormous profits with the staff who worked behind the scenes.
- 3Electric truck driver begins round-the-world journey in Mercedes eActros 600▼Elektrotrucker sets off to circumnavigate the globe in a Mercedes eActros 600 electric truck
A long-haul driver known as the Elektrotrucker has set off on an attempt to circumnavigate the globe in a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the electric long-distance truck from Daimler Truck. The journey aims to demonstrate that battery-electric heavy trucks can handle long-distance routes, and it is drawing attention from electric vehicle enthusiasts and the freight industry.
- 4e18▼
E18 is a major Swedish highway, and searches are up after traffic incidents along the route. Local media report a full stop on the E18 outside Kallhäll in Järfälla following an accident, and separately a truck that ended up in a ditch along the E18 with one lane closed. Drivers appear to be checking for updates on delays and road conditions, with posts focusing on closures, lane restrictions and traffic disruption rather than injuries or causes.