June 2011 News Archive

The cost of fuel has been consistently high in recent months, which is affecting the trucking industry's revenue.

The massive presence of big trucks on the road may not be as regulated as it should.

Staying fresh while cross-country hauling is sometimes a tough feat for truck drivers. Access to sanitary facilities is important for trucker health and wellness while on the job.

In Michigan State, law enforcers will be double checking high-risk spots along the highways in the hopes of decreasing crashes and accidents, reports Trucking and Freight Transportation News.

The American Trucking Association (ATA) and fleet management owners are having a difficult time finding common ground on how many hours per day of work should be allowed for drivers, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Truck driving safety is usually the top priority among fleet management companies; however, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is shedding new light on eco-friendly conservation to keep the planet safe as well.

During regular inspection at weigh stations on highways in Greenwich, Connecticut, officials focused on specific factors of the truckers' driving habits as well as the safety of their vehicles, reports the Greenwich Time.

The future of trucking is slowly growing brighter.

The overseers of trucking safety in the massive freight transportation industry play an essential part in keeping truck drivers protected while on the road.

The workers who supply truck parts throughout the country have an important job of ensuring that the lives of truck drivers are kept safe with efficient vehicles.