August 13, 2010
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), along with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently released a rollover prevention video for drivers of cargo tanks. Several industry … Read more of this article
August 4, 2010
Statistics show that 1 in 8 people suffer from a sleep disorder – a statistic that is increasing drastically with each year. If you suffer from sleep apnea you know … Read more of this article
July 27, 2010
The American Trucking Associations celebrated a victory last week as the Dodd-Frank bill was signed into law by President Obama. The major cause for celebration, an exemption from mandatory clearing … Read more of this article
July 15, 2010
As you may have noticed, diesel prices have dropped significantly since 2008. The price per gallon for diesel recently dropped another 3.2 cents, leaving the national average at $2.92 per … Read more of this article
July 4, 2010
By now you’ve probably heard the reports of a potential truck driver shortage that is projected to hit late 2010. Ok, so I know you have. Well, the reports are … Read more of this article
June 23, 2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood commended Governor Bobby Jindal for signing a new law on Thursday, which makes texting while driving in Louisiana a primary offense beginning August 15, 2010. … Read more of this article
June 4, 2010
This June 8-10, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, in conjunction with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host Roadcheck 2010. These two organizations, along with inspectors from state and … Read more of this article
May 28, 2010
Things are starting to look up for the trucking industry according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The ATA recently released their report on the future of the freight industry, … Read more of this article