Online resources can greatly benefit truckers

There are many websites that offer useful information for truckers. So, I am taking a break from discussing policy issues to feature some of those resources for you

While your time online is limited while you are on the road, most truck stops and hotels will offer you WIFI internet connection. This is a great time to go online and check traffic, find a truck stop, compare fuel rates, get info about staying healthy on the road and interact with other truckers.

This list is just a ‘scratch of the surface’ of what is available to you online. I’m interested to know of other resources you use. I’d also like to know how often you rely on online resources for information about the trucking industry and life on the road.

Trucking News

eTrucker.com

TruckNews.com

Truckinginfo.com

Healthy Lifestyle

Healthytruck.com

Driving Healthy

Route and Fuel Information

Find Fuel Stops

TransCore Truck Stop Locator

AccuTraffic

National Traffic and Road Closure Info

Government Regulation

U.S. Department of Transportation

List of State DOTs

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Trucking Blogs

Life on the Road

Ask the Trucker

HWY Blogs

Surge of cargo theft is ‘hitting us like lightning,’ experts say

In the first quarter of 2024, cargo theft incidents were up more than 46% compared with the year prior, according to CargoNet. Notably, it’s also a 10% rise from the fourth quarter last year.

CargoNet analysis of the first quarter of 2024 documented 925 incidents, with an average stolen shipment value of $281,757. The declared total value was $76 million, and the firm estimated a total of $154.6 million worth of goods were stolen during the period.

Trucking innovation

Picture it: December 1935. The Douglas Aircraft company has rolled out the first DC-3 commercial passenger aircraft – a revolutionary, two-engine, all metal, low-wing aircraft that would soon dominate commercial aviation. Yet I suspect there were some industry people that said it was inadequate, that it didn’t have enough range, or carry enough weight, or that it was too costly.

FMCSA easing fleet requirements for under-21 pilot program

FMCSA officially removing driver-facing camera requirement from under-21 pilot

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced via a Federal Register notice that will publish Tuesday, May 14, that it is removing two requirements from its under-21 interstate pilot program, as directed by Congress.

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