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FMCSA HOS Final Rule was handed down early, with expected and unexpected changes to current guidelines, making future court battles likely...

You get the call from a carrier who has an interesting proposition. Are you able to trust them? Arm yourself with info by getting the carrier's FMCSA rating report online.

This August 2011 survey by uShip found there was a growth of nearly 3/5ths in mobile phone use by truckers in their daily business operations.

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?

Truck drivers are finding more often these days that a multi-tasking machine like a laptop or smartphone is irreplaceable when going over the road. CDL Life has a look at some price-smart mobile computing accessories for your tractor trailer.

Power inverters allow truck drivers to use computers, DVD players and cooking appliances on the road. Which one do you need?

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.

Days on the road can be long and boring if you drive by yourself. What are the best free and subscription based audio services you can get to pass the time?

The big misconception about caffeine is that it's a good antidote to drowsiness and can effectively stave off sleep. The fact is, the stimulating effects of caffeine wear out pretty quickly.

The Dubai skyscrapers are literally filling up their water systems with human waste and it had nowhere to go. That is, until professional tractor trailer drivers showed up to do a job that sounds like one of the worst you could ever get.

The Pre-Trip Inspection is your daily spot for news from all around the transportation industry. Before you hook up and head out, be sure to check with us for the most recent happenings.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, or MAP-21, by unanimous vote on...