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. […]
Read moreA 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 […]
Read moreMany 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 […]
Read moreNew website is now available for all truck drivers to book parking place if the truck stops nearby are busy. At Truck Parking Club, property owners who have extra space for a truck with trailer can offer it to drivers. Truck drivers can find the nearest objects on the map and pre-book a parking space […]
Read moreEven if you already have a CDL, this is no reason to bask in the sun when it comes to cargo transportation. After all, there are enough specializations in this area for any trucker, whether it is a beginner or professional, to find something to their liking and with decent material motivation. Let’s take a […]
Read moreCrossing the George Washington Bridge from New Jersey to New York remains the bottleneck for truck traffic in the US. For the fifth year in a row, a passage from I-95 on State Route 4 in Fort Lee, NJ, has been ranked #1 on the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual list. Fort Lee, New Jersey: […]
Read moreWhether you are a rookie trucker or have been driving a truck for many years, you should always keep your safety and the safety of cargo you are transporting. Sometimes even truck stops can become the target for criminals looking for careless drivers to prey on. Here are 5 truck parking tips to help you […]
Read moreOn Thursday, strong snowstorms with wind gusts of up to 80 mph hit much of the United States, reducing visibility to zero. PennDOT is urging truck drivers to cancel non-essential trips. However, if canceling or postponing travel is not an option, PennDOT recommends preparing well for the trip: Take a travel emergency kit with you. […]
Read moreThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Highway Commission (PTC) are advising drivers to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. The agency will also introduce various speed and vehicle restrictions due to low temperatures and bad weather. On Thursday, December 15 at 01:00 a.m., the following vehicle restrictions went into effect under the […]
Read moreWhen temperatures drop to freezing, even the most experienced truckers find it hard to handle driving in the snow. Poor visibility combined with reduced traction makes it difficult to drive a large vehicle. During snow squalls in the United States, large-scale accidents occur that claim lives of hundreds of drivers. The Pennsylvania State Police published […]
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