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In an effort to promote trucker health as well as provide overall safety for the company, some businesses are drug testing their drivers.

The increase in oil prices have put many trucking companies at a loss. Many state and government agencies are urging freight-hauling businesses to convert to a more energy-efficient fleet. However, for some, that is not financially feasible.

Shipping chemicals can be a dangerous ordeal for drivers and companies.

The price of oil has increased in the past few months, but the current presidential administration aims to identify reasons to the heightened cost of the fuel source.

Oil prices have skyrocketed in the last few months due to civil unrest in Libya, among other factors.

The mandate requiring companies and drivers to log their hours using electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) has received much scrutiny for harassment from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The technology company, Qualcomm announced at the recent National Private Truck Council's Annual Expo a new proof-of-delivery system, Fleet Owner reports.

A new study conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute found that individuals who receive many traffic violations may have a higher risk of a future crash than those who do not, Fleet Owner reports.

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently created a new proposal for a test program for a cross-border trucking provision of the North American Free Trade Agreement, The San Antonio Express-News.

Most companies are diligent concerning trucking safety. Many require their operators to take online truck driver safety training in order to stay up-to-date with the trends that impact the industry.