Tag: Highway Safety

New “Safety Corridors” Proposed for Kansas

Been stung with a speeding ticket? Kansas is ready to capitalize on your misfortune...

Maine Statehouse Funds Transnational Highway Study

Maine sets aside $300,000 for a privately-funded highway connecting the state to two Canadian provinces.

FMCSA Pushing for Speed Limiters on All Trucks

Citing the results of a new study in conjunction with some previous European surveys, the FMCSA feels that truck safety can get even better by installing speed limiters.

FMCSA Orders Utah Carrier Out of Service

A Utah carrier that violated multiple requirements has been shut down this week. Read who and why inside.

TravelCenters Truck Stops’ New Roadside Recovery Service

The popular trucker destination announces their affordable new roadside service plus, additional service assets. Will you use it?

TWIC Card Program May be DOA

Transportation Worker Identification Credential managed by the Dept. of Homeland Security is in place, but does it work? Do we have enough money to fund it going forward?

Illinois Proposes Bill To Limit Trucking Fees

A Democratic State Senator from Illinois proposes a fee cut for truckers. Find out what the bill is and what is proposes inside.

Heavy Truck Ban on Some New England Roads

Spring brings warmer weather and earlier than expected road closures in New England. Find out if any of the areas you're traveling in are affected.

FMCSA Officials Get Schooled at MATS

Officials from the FMCSA opened the floor to questions and concerns from truck drivers during their presentation at MATS. It was, uhhh "lively."

Trucker Saves Injured Pregnant Woman – Earns 2012 Highway Hero Award

Truck driver, Mike Schiotis, sprang into action to save a woman and her unborn child from a gun-wielding man. His heroic act earned him the Goodyear Highway Hero Award.

W. Virginia Extends Idling Ban, w/ Exceptions

West Virginia avoids the sun setting of the previous anti-idling bill. They are allowing exceptions. Find out which ones.

Walden Trucker Earns “Highway Angel” Status from TCA

A truck driver with a special certification helps a woman regain her composure during a dangerous attack.

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