Yearly Archives: 2022
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17 million CPAP masks recalled for ‘serious’ safety issue involving magnets
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Â has recalled millions of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks due to "serious safety concerns."
Sheriff confirms two truckers killed in fiery wrong-way crash in Wisconsin
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) says that two truck drivers lost their lives on Thursday evening in Belgium, Wisconsin.Â
RaceTrac announces free hot dog lunch as part of Truck Driver Appreciation deals
RaceTrac Inc. will celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with giveaways, a free hot dog lunch, and even a free massage station at one store location.
VIDEO: Trailer-hauling motorist leaves trucker a little surpriseÂ
A trucker manages to avoid a little surprise in the road left by a clueless motorist in this video. “Haulin’ a load of tables to...
Peterbilt is only making 1,389Â of the new special edition Model 389X
On Thursday, Peterbilt debuted the limited release Model 389X, remarking that they expect it to "quickly become the most desirable truck on the road." In...
Truckers feel nearly 30% less appreciated than during pandemic, study showsÂ
A recent study shows that drivers are feeling less appreciated than during the height of the pandemic and supply chain issues in the last...
NFI to deploy ‘robot lumpers’ in U.S. warehouses
New Jersey-headquartered trucking company NFI recently announced a partnership with Boston Dynamics to deploy autonomous robots at warehouse locations to help with unloading trucks....
Illinois truck repair company fined $326KÂ for death of worker in tanker
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a fine to an Illinois truck and trailer repair company after a worker died from chemical injuries sustained while inspecting a tanker trailer.
FMCSA Alert: Truck drivers who use this ELD device should switch to paper logs immediately
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed a popular electronic logging device (ELD) from its list of approved devices, making those who use it non-compliant with federal regulations.
Teen crushed after falling off semi truck was shooting music video, family saysÂ
The family of the teen recently crushed by a passing flatbed after falling off a parked trailer says the boy was filming a music...
Seven killed when semi truck barrels through line of burrito standsÂ
As many as seven people were killed on Wednesday afternoon when a semi truck crashed through a line of street vendors in Mexico. The accident...
VIDEO: Georgia DPS blames truck driver’s rear-end crash on distracted driving
On Thursday, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) shared an officer's dash cam video featuring a truck crash as a reminder to avoid distracted driving.
