Tag: Truck Drivers
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Feds arrest two, seize dozens of trucks, in ‘cabotage’ raid
Two trucking company owners have been indicted by a federal grand jury for violation of long standing (but until now not always enforced) cabotage laws.
Watch as an eco-protester chains himself to a truck
Several protesters were arrested yesterday at the Mountain Valley Pipeline staging site in Beaver, West Virginia.
Legalized pot linked to an increase in crashes, says study
A report released this week says that states that legalized marijuana have seen an increase in crashes.
Volvo issues warning about emissions systems
This week, Volvo Group issued a warning that an emissions control component used in North American trucks "is degrading more quickly than expected."
VIDEO: Texas trooper delivers unmissable message about distracted driving to truckers
Video of a Texas State trooper delivering a heart-rending message about distracted driving to a group of truck drivers has gone viral.
REPORT: Navistar accused of causing engine nightmares
An investigative report from Chicago news station CBS2 looks at how Navistar engine  problems are reportedly affecting small businesses.
Japanese company wants to fight “driver shortage” with flying trucks
This week, a Japanese company announced that it is partnering with an American helicopter manufacturer to develop a driverless "flying truck" designed to combat perceived labor shortages in the trucking industry.
Drug testing company charged with faking truck driver results
A company based in Winnipeg is facing serious charges for allegedly faking drug test results for numerous truck drivers for nearly a year.
Dozens of truckers descend on D.C. for 10-4 demonstration
Today numerous truck drivers convoyed to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in order to raise awareness about various issues in the trucking industry.
Texas congressional candidate does a perfect job of breaking down how regulations harm truckers
A congressional candidate in Texas is showing support for the men and women of the trucking community in his latest video.
FMCSA okays allowing military personnel to skip CDL driving and knowledge tests
Today the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a Final Rule that allows states to waive some CDL testing requirements for certain military personnel.Â
57,000 citations issued during Operation Safe Driver Week
Today the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results from this summer's Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement blitz.
