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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.
- 2Electric 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.