NHTSA To Begin New Technology Study
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will study how drivers react to crash avoidance technology. Purpose of the NHTSA Study This research aims to examine how drivers interact with
Three ELDs revoked by FMCSA
Truckers have 60 days to replace their ELD or face the consequences of receiving a citation and being removed from service. On November 18th, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal
Father-Son Team Charged in Truck Emissions Scam
The two are indicted for orchestrating a $74 million scheme to sell truck emissions defeat devices that bypass emission safety regulations. A father and son from Washington state have been
Cargo Theft Continues To Rise
Surveys show cargo theft was higher this September than in July and August, continuing the trend of increasing incidents. At the end of July, we published an article about the
Survey Shows Drivers And Carriers Don’t Agree On Industry Issues
While issues like the economy and parking are shared issues, that’s where similarities end. A recent American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) survey revealed what drivers feel are key issues in
CVSA International Roadcheck Puts Drivers Out Of Service
An event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has left thousands of drivers and vehicles out of service. Commercial vehicle enforcement personnel across the US, Canada, and Mexico conducted
East-Coast Port Strike Imminent
Union workers are planning a massive East Coast port strike on October 1st. If their demands are not met, it could severely damage trade and commerce flowing out of the
Volvo Expanding the Range of Battery-Powered Truck
Volvo continues to advance its battery technology, expanding the range of its trucks to run significantly longer off of a single battery charge. Volvo has recently claimed that they will
Diesel Prices Dropping for the Last Eight Weeks
Diesel prices have dropped to a national average of $3.625 per gallon, showing an ongoing decrease in the fuel’s cost. Prices continue to slowly and steadily fall for the trucking
Survey Shows Most Americans Can’t Point Out a Semi’s Blind Spots
A recent study shows what most of us already know: most drivers have no idea where semi-drivers blind spots are. The folks from “FinditParts” surveyed one thousand Americans regarding what