TRUCK DRIVERS

Trucker found guilty of murdering co-driver during cross-country haul

A Florida-based truck driver has been found guilty of murdering his co-driver in White County, Indiana, in March 2022.

Miguel Ibarguren, a 46-year-old resident of Miami, was found guilty on Wednesday by a jury of killing 63-year-old Aristide Garcia, a Los Angeles resident, according to a news release from the Indiana State Police.

Ibarguren’s sentencing is scheduled for next month.

On March 8, 2022, work crews cleaning along I-65 in White County discovered Garcia’s body along the roadway. Garcia...

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Start tracking what your drivers are doing right

Trucking companies have long encountered post-accident lawsuits, but the legal landscape has become more precarious for fleets over the past decade. As carriers continue to be hit with nuclear verdicts, it is more important than ever for industry leaders to invest in safety.

“Today, the accident is just the start of the conversation,” said Adam Kahn, chief business development officer at Netradyne.

The exploration stage of the litigation process has expanded to include thorough investigations...

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Culture and innovation success – Taking the Hire Road

On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, Ben Schill, CEO of Wisconsin-based Paper Transport, and Jeremy Reymer discussed the importance of creating a top-notch workplace by leveraging innovative and progressive approaches to achieve success.

“Our purpose is to build a great place to work,” Schill said. “This truly is a people business, and it is about relationships; specifically it is about relationships with your employees and your professional drivers.”

For Schill, building a great...

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