June 2011 News Archive

Many successful trucking companies are looking to bring on new hires as their businesses expand to continue to keep up with demands.

Road warriors in Connecticut will be taking part in the Department of Motor Vehicles annual Roadcheck 2011, reports the Woodbury-Middlebury Patch.

Essential truck parts that receive heavy wear and tear are the tires, especially during hot summer months.

Washington state officials are closely watching truckers to make sure they maintain regulations, which will keep all drivers safe on the road, reports KAPP TV in Washington.

Throughout the country, owners of truck companies are finding ways to best load their vehicles to their maximum capacity while still staying within state regulations.

Recent data released by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) says that 2009 was the best year for truck driving safety, reports the organizationÂ’s website.

Material limits for truckers are a constant battle in fleet management, as they try to ship as much as possible within regulations.

The lifestyle of truckers often causes them to remain stationary for long periods of time, which can affect weight and diet if not properly monitored.

Time crunches may have some truck drivers foregoing safety and spending extra hours on the road.

An older woman's bucket list may include seeing far away family or going on a senior's cruise, but one 82-year old Florida resident wanted more than anything to take a road trip in an 18-wheeler.