Tag: Highway Safety
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Top Concerns for Trucking Industry 2012 Study Results
No surprises this year in what's on the minds of most truck drivers - hours of service, safe parking and flat wages. You can take part in next year's survey too.
Mack Trucks Now Offering Advanced Collision Hardware
Bendix Wingman advanced collision mitigation technology now available on Mack Pinnacle truck models.
Trucker Shames Bad Drivers With Dash Cam
Adelaide, AUS - A truck driver who mounted a dashboard camera to his rig has taken to Youtube to expose the bad drivers of Adelaide.
Daimler Trucks Adds Tire Pressure Monitoring Options
A new system recently rolled out by Daimler North America provides air pressure and tire air temperature data while driving or stationary enabling drivers to preemptively address tire issues before they occur.
Vigillo Releases CSA Daylight Mobile App
If your CSA score is a cause of concern for you, a mobile app just released might be just the thing.
World’s Longest Trucking Convoy Raises $84K for Charity
Truck Drivers went above and beyond the call for representing the industry through charity last week, as 141 drivers set the world record in a convoy.
Opinions: State of CDL Training is Inadequate
Research groups concluded that the "level of proficiency and knowledge required to earn a CDL is well below the level required to be a safe driver." What happened?
Counterfeit Truck Parts Causing Problems
Fake name brand truck parts have been coming out of the far east for years. Now that it's making inroads to North American markets, trucking advocates decided it's time to take a different approach.
How Much Should You Save For Maintenance Costs?
Our friends at Freightliner ask the question "How much per mile for repairs?" The answer might not make you happy.
Group Pepper Sprayed, Robbed At Florida Truck Stop
A night of fun turns into a night of terror.
NTTC To Recognize Safe Tank Truck Drivers
The day-to-day role of a professional tank truck driver is one of the most challenging and demanding in all of trucking and the NTTC Board of Directors wants to recognize the best of the best through a new recognition program.
Truck Driver Clocks 55 Years on Hazardous Alaskan Roads
After 55 years as a trucker and 50 years as a business owner, the 75-year-old Doyle said he's learned it is critical that trucking be not just a job, but a passion as well.