Eco-friendly law blocked in California by trucking groups
Friday, December 30th, 2011
Although some California residents were hoping fewer emissions would be polluting the state's highways, the proposal was blocked indefinitely due to a U.S. District Court Judge Court ruling instigated by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, reports MSNBC.
Trucking show celebrates 50th anniversary this winter
Friday, December 30th, 2011
When a trucking convention has been around for the past five decades, drivers can be assured that it is not an event to be missed.
Trucking safety groups applaud new rule changes by the FMCSA
Friday, December 30th, 2011
The organization Road Safe America (RSA) recently weighed in on the new regulations announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Truckers start to think about spring conventions in the industry nationwide
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Truck drivers who like to plan ahead should start looking into attending a great event happening this March in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Trucking industry looks for inaccuracies in crash stats
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is calling for clarification when it comes to the recorded amount of trucking fatalities that have occurred in the past.
Debates continue over new trucking laws
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Although the new ruling about the allocated hours-of-service (HOS) for truckers has many industry organizations concerned, one of the biggest issues may be the wording of the laws itself sanctioned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Test drive new trucks in Las Vegas this winter
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Truckers who love to check out the latest designs in big rigs will have that chance in Las Vegas, Nevada, this January.
TravelCenters truck stops to be updated with modernized laundry stations
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Trucker health is often at the utmost importance at rest stops throughout the country. When
State officials in Maryland preparing roads and rest stops to ensure winter trucking safety
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Snow is beginning to fall in many parts of the U.S., which can raise concerns for additional trucking safety precautions.
FMCSA to explain new rules to commercial drivers next month publicly
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
When there are major rule changes within the commercial driving industry that affect trucker health and truck driving safety, some individuals may be confused about the added regulations.