Trucking and Sleep Apnea: The Legal Battle Continues
In the transportation industry, there are people who are for and against truck drivers being allowed to drive if they have sleep apnea. Now it seems a resolution is far from being reached. Federal lawmakers are battling over whether or not truck drivers who have sleep apnea should be able to drive again this week. U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Cory Booker recently proposed a new law that would require the U.S. Department of...
Best Driving Apps for Truckers
Driving long days certainly has both its benefits and its challenges. Fortunately, as smartphones have become more common, people have developed technology to address some of those challenges. While there are countless applications out there, the best driving apps can be extremely useful for truckers. Whether you are looking for something to help you find safe parking or a fitness app to help keep you on track, chances are that you...
Things Truckers Need On The Road
If you’re new to the industry, you’ve probably thought about what truckers need on the road. Truckers travel for days, weeks or even months at a time, so forgetting to bring essential items could spell disaster. Before setting out for your next assignment, check out this list of things truckers need on the road: Things Truckers Need on the Road for Daily Travel: 1. Source of Entertainment After a long day of driving, you deserve some...
PSP Reports | Everything You Need to Know
If you have ever considered a career in the transportation industry, chances are you’ve heard the term “PSP reports.” Carriers seem to care an awful lot about them and drivers seem to have lots of questions about them. PSP reports are certainly important to know about regardless of which side of the table you sit at. But, what exactly are they? The specific details of these reports can easily become unnecessarily...
Human Trafficking in the Trucking Industry
It’s an issue that often is not talked about, and many really don’t even know what it is. However, human trafficking in the trucking industry is a huge issue, and many in the industry are often misinformed or under informed about how big the issue truly is. The $30 billion dollar industry has been in the U.S. for a long time, and it’s showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. There are as many as 300,000 American children who are at...