Israeli Trucking Industry Benefits From Mideast Chaos
REUTERS - The hydraulic ramp of a Turkish freighter taps down on the eastern Mediterranean port of Haifa and, under a full moon, 37 trucks roll off onto an otherwise empty pier.
In a convoy...
Truck Driver Charged in Tracy Morgan Crash
Early Saturday morning 6/7/14 at about 1 a.m. Eastern on the turnpike in Mercer County, New Jersey. A truck driver failed to realize that the traffic ahead of him was going slower and caused...
Winter Weather Driving Tools
Truck Driving In Bad Weather
One of the greatest tools we have as a truck driver is our judgement. We use our judgement all day and every day. The majority of people can afford a...
Driver Safety Around Truckers
Consider this: over 72% of accidents involving trucks are usually the fault of the other driver. This should put in perspective about what driving carelessly around trucks and truckers entails. Studies place the reasons...
ATA In Favor Of Suspended 34 Hour Restart Rule
Leading executives of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) late Thursday applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for voting to suspend the current 34-hour restart provision of the hours of service regulations.
In a 21-9 vote, the...
How to Make Trucking More Cost Effective
Whether you drive a truck for business or pleasure, cutting your costs will revolve around two key areas. One being the maintenance of your car and the other seeing how fuel efficient you are....
Transportation Truck Driving: More than a Job; a Lifestyle
There is no doubt about the fact that driving a truck is indeed really tough. In fact, according to CareerCast.com, it is one of the top 10 toughest jobs in the United States. It wouldn’t...
Trucking Industry Fighting To Quiet Rest Rules
The trucking industry has been hit hard by the media this week after a Walmart truck driver hit Tracy Morgan's limo bus. The truck driver had not slept in over 24 hours and now...
Sleep Apnea Is A Serious Condition That All Drivers Must Be Aware Of
Sleep Apnea Is A Real Concern Among Us All
One of the most serious medical conditions that truck drivers can face is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be a dangerous health condition to attend with...
