Tired Trucking: Sleep Apnea in the Industry
If you’ve been awake and alert this past month, then you have probably heard about the latest Federal Motor Carrier Safety and Federal Railroad administrations’ series of sessions regarding sleep apnea in trucking. The sessions took place on May 12th, 17th, and 25th in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles respectively. Stakeholders and truckers from every walk of life weighed in on the FMCSA’s considerations over whether a...
Careful Cargo: What it Takes to Transport Dangerous Goods
You may be a seasoned vet or a rookie on the open road, but either way you’ll want to take especially proper care while transporting dangerous goods – particularly if that cargo is radioactive. Although you’ve most likely heard this before, brushing up on what it takes to safely transport hazardous or temperamental materials can save an accident from becoming a disaster. Staying keen to proper transportation techniques not only keeps...
The 411 on 2015’s Most Critical Issues in Trucking
For me, 2015 has flown by. I feel like it was just yesterday I was ringing in the new year and before I know it, I’ll already be giving up on another year’s overly ambitious resolutions. 2015 was a year filled with everything from a British Airlines flight that had to turn back because of “smelly poo” to the craziness of having a reality TV star thinking it’s a good idea to throw himself into the...
Celebrate Operation Safe Driver Week 2015, October 18-24
If you’re a commercial driver, you are living “dangerously.” In fact, Time named truck driving as the 8th most dangerous jobs. Probably due to the fact that over 300,00 vehicle accidents that occurred in 2012 had some big rigs involved, according to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that next week, October 18-24, will be 2015’s...
Mexican Trucking Restrictions Might Get Lifted in the U.S.
Mexican trucking firms may now be legally permitted to operate in the U.S., according to Mexico’s Communications and Transport Ministry. Mexican truckers have been trying to negotiate unlimited access to drive in our country. However, currently, the U.S. restricts the Mexican transportation industry. In a way though, it’s unfair considering that American drivers have access to their country since 2007. Their Mexican...