1 in 25 Truckers Don’t Have a Valid CDL
Tens of thousands of truckers on U.S. roads are currently operating big rigs without a valid CDL. That’s according to a recent study, which has also revealed that deadly truck wrecks…
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FMCSA Rule for Truckers: English Proficiency Paramount
Texas truckers could be facing a more complicated road ahead as a new English-language rule takes effect this summer. That’s because the new federal rule requires drivers to demonstrate English…
18-Wheeler Parking Shortages and Fatal Truck Accidents
18-wheelers keep America running, and yet, these trucks are running into an increasingly deadly issue—a critical shortage of safe places to park. That may sound like a minor problem on…
New Bill: More Transparency in USPS Truck Accidents
A shocking investigation into the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has revealed a major blind spot that some are calling a safety crisis. The findings uncovered the fact that USPS has,…
How Distracted Driving Impacts Truckers, Motor Carriers & the Trucking Industry
Every day in Texas, at least one person dies and seven others are seriously injured in distracted driving accidents. That’s on average, according to the latest data, and many of…
Truck Accidents on Icy Roads: Who’s Responsible?
Ice, sleet, and snow can be deadly on the roads, especially for massive 18-wheelers. That’s because icy roads and winter weather can pose unique challenges for truckers, other motorists, and…
Texas & the Deadliest Dozen in Truck Wrecks: Experts Urge Congress to Take Action
Texas and 11 other states lead the nation in fatal 18-wheeler accidents, and those Deadliest Dozen slightly changed this year, according to safety experts at the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC).…
Can AI Prevent Drowsy Driving for Truckers?
Roughly 1 in 8 semi-truck accidents involves driver fatigue. That’s according to federal authorities, who deem drowsy driving to be as dangerous as drunk driving. Looking to try to address this…
Can Driverless Trucks Reduce Wrecks & Improve Safety in the Permian Basin?
Yes — that’s the answer a couple of companies are now banking on after the first successful run of driverless trucks transporting frac sand across the West Permian Basin. At…
Federal Study on Truck Safety Focuses on Potential Risks & Costs of Trucker ‘Detention Time’
Regulators Want to Know How Waiting at Shipping & Receiving Docks Affects 18-Wheeler Safety A new federal trucking study will soon get underway, focusing on how detection times for truckers…