Teamsters support legislation limiting truck weight, size
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
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.
CVSA looking to penalize drivers without medical cards
Monday, May 9th, 2011
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is reportedly thinking of cracking down on drivers who do not have a medical certificate.
Commercial trucking industry could get boost from equipment orders
Friday, May 6th, 2011
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.
Lyndhurst bans engine braking
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
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.
Freight continues to see growth despite drop of GDP
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
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.
NAFTA sees boost from last February
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) saw a boost in trade this past February in comparison to last year.
MCSAC aims to raise awareness of detention times and trucking safety
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
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.
Report shows more truck drivers buckling up on the road
Monday, May 2nd, 2011
Trucking safety just got a little better.
FMCSA seeks to identify solutions for sleep apnea sufferers
Thursday, April 28th, 2011
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently outlined a new plan to aid individuals who suffer from sleep apnea.
Companies are buying more used vehicles
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Buying used vehicles is a cheap and financially sound method of updating a company's fleet. Many times these trucks have better gas mileage with fewer emissions, which saves freight-hauling businesses money by saving on fuel.