Study Says Distracted Driving Accidents Far Under-Reported
Find out what percentage of all crashes researches say distracted driving is responsible for.
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DOT Releases New Distracted Driving Guidelines
What do you think should be done to curb distracted driving?
Cargo Theft: Most Bizarre Stolen Loads
Truck and cargo theft is on the rise. According to the FBI, more than $30 billion in cargo is stolen each year.
Truck Drivers Falls To His Death While Tarping His Load
According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, there are an estimated 25 fall-related deaths in the trucking industry each year.
New Technology Would ‘Lock’ Cell Phones While Driving
What are your thoughts on this technology?
Infographic: The Hazards of Holiday Roads
Truck drivers know better than most anyone how hazardous a road can become. That goes double for the holiday season, when the roads get slicker, the 4 wheelers are driving more distracted than ever, and plenty of families are hauling precarious loads of presents blocking lines of sight. Our friends at Road Traffic Signs created [...]
Infographic: Distracted Driving Dangers 2012
What are the latest statistics on distracted driving, and what do they mean for truck drivers?
Infographic: The Cost of Truck Driver Turnover
See how much truck driver turnover affects everyone from drivers, to companies to consumers.
Infographic: Truckin’ In America
Check out this informative infographic. How many wrecks are trucks responsible for? How many drivers are there in the U.S.? Where are the most trucking jobs?
17,000 Jobs Added to Trucking and Transportation in Sept.
A small bit of good news after a flat summer for the trucking and transportation industries.
Statistics on Texting and Driving: An Infographic
Statistics on Texting and Driving: This infographic sheds light on the typical driver you might see texting while driving. Some stats might surprise you!
Joplin Tornado, One Year Later: Hazel’s Story
Tragedy and hope one year after the Joplin tornado. We were fortunate enough to get to hear Hazel’s story. Now it’s your turn. Read this story of hope.
Connecticut Teen Charged With Negligent Homicide
A Connecticut teen is facing vehicular homicide charges for the death of a 43-year-old jogger. What was she doing at the time of the accident?
Trucking Industry Growth for 2012: Analysts Temper Expectations
Trucking industry growth for 2012 has analytics tempering their expectations. Largely due to the job market, trucking industry growth will likely be slow.
1,800 New Trucking Jobs Added in April
Get the latest statistics on for-hire trucking jobs and the national unemployment rate.
Diesel Fuel Price Index | May 8 – 15
This diesel fuel price index is based on the total average of On-Highway Diesel Prices, by Week and PADD during May 8 through 15th, 2012.
Video Earns Kid a Pro Football Tryout
Alex Tanney knows how to throw. This viral video from late last year earned him a tryout with the Buffalo Bills. You’ll know why when you see it.
Diesel Fuel Price Index | Apr. 30 – May 6
This is the diesel fuel price average index for On-Highway Diesel Prices, by Week and PADD for Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes for April 30 – May 6th, 2012.
Infographic: Basics of the Truck Driving Industry
How much does a truck weigh? How far does a Class 8 tractor go? This infographic gives you an idea.
Infographic: Truck Driver Myths
There’s a lot of misinformation about Truckers out there. Our friends at Trucker to Trucker get to the bottom of it all with this infographic about the trucking industry.
Volvo Sales: First Quarter Looks Good for 2012
Volvo reports better than expected numbers for the first quarter. Is it a sign of a strengthening economy?
Infographic: The U.S. Trucking Industry
During your day to day drive on our nation’s highways, did you ever wonder just how big and important the industry of trucking is? This infographic can give you a good idea.
Trucking Tonnage Inches Up Slightly in March
Video and report: March trucking index totals, reported by the American Trucking Association Chief Economist, Bill Costillo.
Paccar Has Strong First Financial Quarter in 2012
After a strong showing in Q4 of 2011, Paccar continues to weather the worldwide financial turmoil with improved performance and profits in 2012.
Diesel Fuel Price Index | Apr. 23 – 30
All diesel fuel prices are averaged by PADD, including taxes, for the week of April 23rd – 30th, 2012.
Truck Driver Employment Rate Rises Slightly in 2011
Employment rates for truckers rise for the first time since the all-time high in 2008. What made the difference?
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