Besides traffic, one of the most aggravating aspects of being a driver is the time spent waiting at facilities for the truck to load and unload. This time is often unpaid, further exacerbating the problem. The FMCSA wants to study […]

What you need to know to upgrade your safety rating. Source: Work Truck An unfavorable compliance review (CR) can result in a public relations nightmare, high insurance rates, and difficulty in attracting quality drivers. But all hope is not lost […]

A Scania truck with a hybrid powertrain is being used in a research project in Sweden to study how trailer-mounted solar panels can decrease carbon emissions and extend battery range. Photo: Scania A unique hybrid truck with a solar panel covered […]

Nebraska police let a car driver off with just a warning after he was spotted doing some truck-free cattle hauling. Around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, the Norfolk Police Division responded to eastbound Highway 275 for a report of […]

Empty commercial vehicles crossing into Juarez will see new rates for bridge tolls starting tomorrow.  Starting September 1st, the fares for empty commercial vehicles crossing from El Paso, Texas into Juarez, Mexico through the Zaragoza port of entry will increase […]

Creating and maximizing a shared infrastructure like those used in carsharing ventures may hold an answer to low-cost transportation innovation. In today’s fast-paced information age, innovating with excess capacity—assets that have already been purchased but that sit idle when not […]

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which provides the industry with various types of helpful information, is now collecting data from industry stakeholders about their biggest concerns for the future of trucking to compile in their annual report. Details This […]

A technical college in South Carolina is offering free CDL training for residents of the state.  Aiken Technical College Office of Continuing Education announced the free course on August 28th as part of a partnership with Ancora Training. Monday-Thursday day […]

Law enforcement agencies in three states will partner this weekend for a “Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP)” meant to curb traffic violations. This weekend, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), and Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) will […]