Trucking Against Back Pain
Trucking takes it toll on all parts of a trucker’s body. Truckers spend endless hours sitting down with long stretches of rough road rumbling beneath them. Exhaustion and necessity lead to slouching posture, which...
American Trucking Association Supports Hair Testing To Detect Drugs
Hair testing for drugs may be just around the corner for American truck drivers. The American Trucking Association (ATA) announced Monday that it supports a bill, before the United States Congress, which proposes to...
Slick Rigs: Keeping Your Truck on the Road in Winter Weather
Trucking’s a tough gig. Winter weather don’t make it easier. Even at a low speed, in a light vehicle, winter driving is no picnic, and all drivers need to careful during the cold months....
Coercion Definition And Rule | Driver Coercion
What does coercion mean? Who does coercion apply to? Let's define coercion.
Coercion definition: the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Coercion can apply to many things. It's the practice of...
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...
Elite Truck Drivers Encourage Safe Summer Driving Behaviors
Earlier this month, elite truck drivers from the Share the Road Program urged motorist to exercise caution when taking to the highways this summer. The Share the Road Program is made up of some of...
Hells Angels’ Trucking Companies Banking Big On Fuel
Outlaw bikies have used trucking companies to defraud the federal government of millions of dollars in fuel rebates, according to an Australian Taxation Office investigation.
But Tax Office insiders say federal law enforcement agencies have failed...
Winter Weather Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
Driving a semi alone is already dangerous. When you add a little snow, ice and any other winter elements you may have to deal with, your safety is on a whole new level.
Winter weather...
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....