February 2011 News Archive

Truck drivers in this country have been restricted on the amount of hours they can work (commonly referred to as hours of service) since 1937, and this has been done to promote the safety of everyone on the roads (Federal Motor Carrier Administration [FMCSA], 2010).

Officials from Nebraska State Patrol recently stated that the new proposals that are expected to be implemented in the Compliance Safety Accountability Program will be geared toward truck driver fatigue, fitness, alcohol abuse and other safety basics, The Chadron Record reports.

Eating healthy is difficult for many people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 27 percent of individuals in the U.S. are obese.

Officials from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) recently announced that they have reduced the weight limit for vehicles that must meet more stringent safety standards, The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Many truck drivers have the added risk of transporting hazardous materials across the U.S. These professionals often receive extra training so that they are familiar with the supplementary standards and regulations associated with the increased danger.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently announced that it cannot assure motorists that major highway will be without delays after uncharacteristically cold weather hit the region, the Clarion Ledger reports.

Federal laws require truck drivers to rest after every 10-hour shift.

Truck drivers often work long hours and sometimes throughout the night to carry cargo all over the country. As a result, they are constantly balancing work and rest.

Officials from Milton Trans recently held a trucker's safety meeting to discuss the proposed changes to the hours of service brought on by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Standard-Journal reports.

Safety directors who are worried about trucker health and safety in their fleets may soon have a new way to ensure that their employees are getting enough rest.