What You Need To Know About: Truckers’ Rights
Truckers’ Rights With so many rules and regulations in the trucking industry, you may feel like the man is just trying to get you down. And with so many reports on the exploitation of truckers, it’s easy to feel that you’ve been hung up to dry. But that is not the case. There are several laws and programs created to protect truckers’ rights. We highly recommend getting to know them and learning how to fight...
Zero Emission Vehicles: California Dreaming?
Don’t be scared truckers and fleets, but CARB (California Air Resources Board) is back with a new slate of initiatives designed to explore zero emission vehicle technology. At the moment, these proposals are focused on evaluating the current state of ZEV technology, exploring the potential for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of these technologies in the future, as well as looking at other, non-vehicle means of further...
Driver-i: Artificial Intelligence on the Road!
Artificial intelligence makes one headline after another, but not usually alongside the trucking industry. On September 15th, San Diego-based tech company, NetraDyne unveiled a new piece of equipment right out of science-fiction called Driver-i. What almost appears as an augmented-reality game for truckers is actually the newest in video monitoring services geared toward driver safety. Using the latest in artificial intelligence, deep...
Brake Safety Week in Full Swing
Brake Safety Week is well underway this week and the CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) is urging truckers to get their brakes in tiptop shape. During Brake Safety Week, the CVSA will work with law enforcement agencies across the country to make sure your brakes are up to par. Starting September 11th and continuing through September 17th inspectors will be looking for out-of-adjustment brakes, brake-system, and anti-lock...
Exploring the DOT Speed Limiter Proposal
On August 26 of this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a proposal that would limit the speed of large commercial vehicles. It’s a joint effort by the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The new speed limiter proposal would create safety standards that would require all new U.S. commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight...