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The discovery of Schultz’s body, a trucker who went missing in the fall of last year, just “doesn’t add up,” says his widow. Truck driver David Schultz’s body was found in a field on Wednesday afternoon after...
One driver’s proper load securement led to a wild balancing act after the flatbed wrecked in this video of the incident. The video shows a blue semi truck balancing with the cab up in the air after...
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Democrats introduce “Port Drivers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2017”
Two federal bills that are designed to protect port truck drivers will be introduced to the House on Thursday.
Port Truck Drivers' Bill of Rights...
Wisconsin introduces bill to require human trafficking training for truckers
Today in the Wisconsin state Capitol, a bipartisan bill was introduced in a public hearing that would require truck drivers to take human trafficking prevention...
Senator Chuck Schumer opens fire against proposed gun reciprocity law
Senator Chuck Schumer is criticizing proposed legislation that would allow Americans to carry concealed firearms into more restrictive states like New York -- and...
FMCSA awards more than $70 million in grants to improve commercial motor vehicle safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today that it has awarded more than $70 million in grants to...
Daimler Trucks tests truck platooning on US roads
Daimler Trucks North America LLC said on Monday that they have received the go-ahead from the Oregon Department of Transportation to begin testing platoon...
Zero tolerance for truck drivers under the influence of marijuana
Ontario is set to legalize marijuana in the summer of next year, but they are starting their zero tolerance for drivers under the influence...
Indiana State Police announces more strictly enforcing seatbelt laws
Indiana State Police released an announcement about a commercial motor vehicle seatbelt enforcement blitz earlier today. Indiana State Police (ISP) will be participating in a...
White House Sets Tougher Standards For Truck Emissions
Today the White House issued new regulations that will force medium and heavy-duty trucks to dramatically improve fuel economy and to cut back on...
Top 9 Reasons That Truck Drivers Leave Their Jobs
A recent study performed by HireRight quizzed truck drivers on why they decided to quit their jobs. Here are the top 9 factors that drivers...
FMCSA Announces Details of Proposed Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule
The FMCSA has announced the long-awaited details on a proposed rule to establish a national clearinghouse for drug and alcohol testing.
FDA Proposes New Food Transportation Rule
The FDA will soon publish a proposed rule that will affect the way food is transported. The rule would affect shippers, carriers and receivers.
FMCSA Proposes Rule to Eliminate Reporting Requirement
The FMCSA has proposed a new rule that would eliminate the requirement of reporting quarterly financial data for some interstate carriers.
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