FMCSA: HOS violations are way down with ELDs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) says that Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are working -- and they've created an "informational graphic" to prove it.
Do NOT take a new truck driving job until you ask these 100 questions
Whether you're a veteran driver or a rookie, it can be hard to break through a driver recruiter's song and dance to get the information that you need about a job you're considering taking. That's why CDLLife put together a list of over 100 essential questions that you need to get answered before you take a new job.
TRUKR STIK: Check out this trucker-designed mirror squeegee!
A trucker unable to find a squeegee made for convex vehicle mirrors decided to invent one -- check out the TRUKR STIK in action below.
Veteran trucker pens open letter to car drivers
A Reddit user and veteran trucker shared an open letter to car drivers to let them know about how dangerous their bad driving habits really are.
Northbound I-5 through Seattle is shutting down this weekend
Washington transportation officials are closing all northbound lanes of I-5 in Seattle for the entire weekend, starting tonight.
First Roadcheck of the ELD era could cause supply chain disruptions, say experts
With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck less than a week away, some industry experts are warning that the first ever inspection blitz conducted during the ELD era could result in shipping delays and truck capacity problems.
Major traffic delays expected when I-70 in Kansas City shuts down for a weekend
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced that they will be closing down a stretch of I-70 in the metro Kansas City area for a weekend in June.
Pilot Flying J to offer free mid-trip inspections to help drivers prep for Roadcheck
Starting now, Pilot Flying J will be offering truck drivers mid-trip inspections free of charge as a way of helping drivers and carriers prep for the CVSA's Roadcheck 2018.
Moms can get free coffee at Pilot Flying J this weekend
In honor of Mother's Day, Pilot Flying J truck stops will be offering all moms a free cup of joe all weekend.
NY State Police renew interest in decades old trucker homicide mystery
The New York State Police recently announced that they are still investigating the rest stop shooting of a truck driver forty-five years after it occurred.
Free, Online Practice CDL Tests
Here's a list of sites that offer free, online practice CDL tests.
VIDEO: How to shift an 18 speed transmission
Watch as YouTuber Sasnak demonstrates how to shift an 18 speed transmission.
Inspectors to zero in on Hours of Service violations during Roadcheck 2018
Today the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced the dates and focus for this year's Roadcheck inspection campaign.
New York chip shortage blamed on major Frito-Lay truck driver pay cut
A new report blames empty snack food shelves in New York stores on Frito-Lay's decision to dramatically cut pay for some of the company's truck drivers. According to the New York Post, it all began...
Minnesota at work on technology to help truckers find safe parking
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)is currently at work installing new technology at several rest areas throughout the state to help truckers find safe parking along high volume freight corridors.
Seven Rest Areas To Be Outfitted...
Transportation Department email hack leaves sensitive trucker data exposed
Idaho Governor C.L. Otter has issued a warning that the personal information of numerous commercial drivers may have been stolen from the Idaho Transportation Department by hackers.
Social Security Numbers And Credit Card Numbers Could...