May 2011 News Archive

Truck drivers understand the importance of being alert while on the job, as the safety of others and themselves depends on it.

The Brotherhood of the Teamsters, which represents more than 1.4 million men and women throughout North America, announced its support for legislation that would restrict truck weight and size on U.S. highways.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is reportedly thinking of cracking down on drivers who do not have a medical certificate.

Proving that the trucking industry is continuing to grow following a tough economy, analysts are noting that companies are continuing to order equipment, causing freight demand to exceed its capacity.

Although truck drivers typically use engine braking as a way to ease the pressure on their brake systems, the practice is often noisy and can lead to annoyance in residential areas.

Although the gross domestic product (GDP) has begun to decrease, the freight industry is remaining strong, causing investors to believe that an economic recovery will remain on track.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) saw a boost in trade this past February in comparison to last year.

This month, David Parker, the chair of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee wrote a letter to Anne Ferro of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, on regulations regarding other accountable parties within the industry, The Trucker reports.

Trucking safety just got a little better.