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Increase in cargo thefts expected over Thanksgiving weekend
Commercial vehicle drivers are being asked to be on high alert this week and not leave their loads unattended. CargoNet is warning truck drivers that the threat of theft is “extremely high”. Incidents of theft increased by 113% between October 1 and November 11, 2023. CargoNet says the problem is growing. 35% of thefts during […]
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In Texas, truck drivers can get their order here without leaving the truck
HTeaO’s specialty store, located in Childress, Texas, offers drive thru service as well as truck parking. Earlier this year, HTeaO opened a franchise location at 1305 Avenue F NW in Childress, featuring truck driver amenities and a huge menu of flavored iced teas and other specialty drinks. Owner Vandon West told Paradise Broadcasting: “We wanted […]
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The app helps women drivers find a safe parking place
The app will help female truck drivers find a safe parking spot The American Trucking Associations’ Women in Motion, in partnership with Trucker Path, will help women truck drivers find safe places to stop and park. Trucker Path is added a number of features to its mobile app to help women find parking spots based […]
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9 tips on how survive extreme heat for truckers
Nearly a third of Americans received extreme heat alerts which are the highest over the past few decades.The heat is expected to continue during the next week.In such conditions, it is not easy for truckers, even in air-conditioned cabs if they work at docks or oncargo areas. If you are a truck driver, here are […]
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Record traffic on the roads ahead of Independence Day
Before the July 4 weekend, a new record for the number of traveling Americans is expected. 50.7 million people are expected to drive 50 miles or more across America this weekend. This year’s forecast will beat the previous one, set in 2019 at 49 million car travelers. For analytics, the holiday weekend period from Friday, […]
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New app to simplify pre-trip tire inspection for truck drivers
Aperia Technologies released a new Halo Drive mobile app that allows drivers to make quick pre-trip wheel inspections and manage tire pressures. Halo Drive is useful for drivers of trucks equipped with the connected Halo Connect tire management platform. The application allows you to carry out pre-trip tire checks in seconds, it records the date, […]
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Where is the most truck parking in America?
The Trucker Path app conducted a survey of its users to find out which regions have the best parking situation. When a truck driver arrives at one of Trucker Path’s truck stops, he needs to answer the following question: is there available parking place, a few places, or none at all. Using this data, Trucker […]
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10 Most Unsafe States for Truck Drivers in the US: Research
A new study has revealed which states are unsafe for truck drivers. Using analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the percentage of fatal crashes involving large trucks was determined for each state. With the highest percentage of fatal accidents involving large trucks, the state of Wyoming is in the lead. 1. […]
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Truck driver appeals to drivers after horrific incident
A truck driver posted his viral post after his truck’s cab was pierced by a load of lumber due to the negligence of another driver. On April 11, truck driver Tyler Johnson shared a post about what can happen if a driver cuts the truck: I can’t STRESS this enough !! STOP PULLING OUT IN […]
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Three-hour experiment with drowsy drivers shows new results
Many drivers don’t realize how sleepy they are while driving, according to a new AAA research. In the AAA experiment, participants had to drive 150 miles on a simulated highway with a speed limit of 65 mph. Drivers could take breaks every 20 minutes in simulated rest areas. 50% of study participants did not take […]
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