Six major highway safety organizations called on Congress to fully fund the Priority Highway Safety Grant Program, known as Section 405, when Congress considers funding for the remainder of FY 2013.
Truck drivers have the 8th most dangerous job in the United States. One writer looks into the reasons that make the profession dangerous.
The Utah State Highway Patrol said that tailgating is the number one cause of accidents in the state and accounts for nearly 10 accidents per day in Salt Lake City.
We have done some stories about truck drivers who make a million miles without a safety incident, and a few who have gone a bit further than that. But we think this trucker is close to having the most safe miles in recent memory. Four million miles without any type of citation whatsoever is a [...]
The FMCSA just finished their biggest crackdown on passenger bus companies in history. Find out who got caught and what’s next.
The awards, sponsored by Great West Casualty Company, are available to TCA members operating in the U.S. and Canada a with a proven commitment to safety.
Here’s some high-quality, affordable truck driver tool kits you can get for the times when help is too far away, and the cargo has to get there on time.
The FMCSA recently pubished a 5-years plan for the trucking industry. Will more regulation be in store for United States truck drivers and carriers?
Nevada just cleared the first driver-free car from Google to hit the roads. What’s next? A driver-free Truck?
Video: What happens when a drunken Russian takes a dare? A big lesson, that’s what.
The Department of Transportation in Missouri has created a new program designed to alert young drivers to the hazards of distraction when driving near semi trucks.
Driving a truck can be dangerous. Sometimes it can be really dangerous!
This tiny tyke has some mad wrestling skills that sometimes defy physics and explanation. We can only wonder what he’ll evolve into on the wrestling mat and perhaps the mixed martial arts canvas.
Stater Bros. Supermarkets inducted a few more “Million Mile’rs” at this year’s Safe Driving Award Banquet.
Everyone is looking for thrills. This guy thought he would ride a cable spindle down a hillside. He ate it. TWICE.
“Deadliest Catch” returns for its 8th season April 10, 2012 on the Discovery Channel. The show’s trailer has us ticking off the days.
Rand McNally secured a big endorsement win from Heavy Duty Trucking and the ATA when their communication software made the Top 20 Trucking Products of 2011. Get a closer look at it here.
Do you think an easing of speeding laws would help, or hurt your on-time delivery ratio?
a custom school bus racer vs. a semi truck drag racer. Who wins?
Sometimes truck drivers see something on the road that’s just plain unacceptable. We want you to know what you can do to make our roads safer.
Supporters of FMCSA’s Mexican Pilot Program say it benefits consumers in both nations by lowering transportation costs. Critics say it’s an unnecessary outsourcing of American jobs. Who’s right?
Uninformed, distracted and unskilled drivers can be the most dangerous things in a truck driver€™s life. We decided to find out which state the most of these types of drivers lived in.
Rand McNally Introduces its Next Generation 5″ Truck GPS Device
Rand McNally unveiled its new IntelliRoute® TND™ 520 connected GPS device for professional drivers. The TND™ 520, which includes a new ruggedized case, Lifetime Maps, and a host of new features, will be available for sale starting in May.
Magellan Offers New Space-Saving Commercial GPS
Driving status reports help drivers log their hours of service and driving status to record state mileage for IFTA fuel logging.
Truck Driver Gadgets: Gear For The Road- GPS, Dash Cams and More
Which gadget could you not do without?
Recipe: Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos
Make these before you head out on the road and enjoy them later!
Check out this delicious recipe for homemade granola! Morning Glory Granola | from ComoComeCami!
Feeling drained? – We know that as a driver, one of the most important thing you can do is to find ways to stay energized. Try these energy-boosting foods to put a little pep in your step! Drink Tea or Water? – Add Lemon! Adding lemon to your drink adds electrolytes which helps your cells [...]
Trucker App Review: LOCATE App by CrossFleet
The LOCATE App created by Crossfleet, Inc. has stepped to a new level in transportation communication and technology with real-time tracking of freight. This free new app available on iPhone and Android provides shippers and carriers with precise location updates while still protecting the privacy of the driver. This app was specifically designed to improve efficiency for [...]
Mobile App Review: UP by Jawbone
Have you ever wished that there was someone there to slap your wrist when you’re eating unhealthy foods, and encouraging you to make better choices? UP by Jawbone is the perfect solution – minus the slapping part. UP is a fitness system that uses a bracelet to track the sleep and movement of the user [...]
Trucker App Review: Trucker Path
Trucker Path – Truck Stops by Geo Trucker is a fantastic trucker app that features up-to date information about weight stations and truck stops including reviews, directions, and need-to-know details. This handy app is available on both iPhone and Android. Additional information which can be provided by Trucker Path includes, highway patrol weight stations in each [...]
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