The Kansas Department of Transportation released an app for Android and iOS mobile phones. According to a press release, it has a mode for truckers and an option to search for parking on truck stops. KanDrive provides drivers with detailed information about maintenance and construction work, road conditions in winter weather, road flooding and accidents […]
Read moreAvoid these routes during rush hour if you don’t want to get into heavy traffic. • I-90 is the busiest highway in USA for truck drivers. This road stretches from Seattle, Washington to Boston, Massachusetts for 3,000 miles, so I-90 is also the longest highway that passes through several states. • I-80 – this highway […]
Read moreIn August, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct an annual brake safety audit. Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 21-27, 2022. Also, on any day of the year, a one-day brake safety test can take place. Over the course of the week, inspectors will conduct their routine North American Level I and […]
Read moreAt the end of the month is the premiere of the film “Paradise Highway”, that tells about an important problem in the trucking industry – human trafficking. On the wave of popularity, it is worth paying special attention to the kidnapping and the involvement of truck drivers in it. It is even more important to […]
Read moreThe National Weather Service Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland, is warning of extreme heat in the coming days. Several municipalities are planning to open cooling centers. The officials began informing residents about shelters, where they can hide from the heat. Hot weather tips for truck drivers: Stay Hydrated Always have plenty of water available […]
Read moreDiesel fuel is rightly called the «leading force of the economy.» After all, millions of deliveries and transportations in the United States are carried out on this fuel. However, with diesel prices on the rise, it’s time to think about the best way to save both fuel and money. – Before starting the journey, build […]
Read moreThere is only a month left until International Roadcheck 2022. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) made a checklist for drivers to help them prepare as best as possible for the inspection. This year’s Roadcheck will take place in Canada, the United States and Mexico from May 17 to 19 and will be located at […]
Read moreEvery trucker, despite state laws, has left their vehicle idling at least once. However, are all drivers familiar with the true causes and consequences of this action? Let’s try to figure it out. As you know, idling of a vehicle is its working without load on the engine. Idling allows the truck to run even […]
Read moreThe Washington State Department of Transportation showed what happens when trucker ignore road signs. In a January 7 social media post, WSDOT prosecuted a truck driver after he passed a closed road sign and got stuck in the White Pass in inclement weather. “Road Closed signs apply to everyone. This is why. On Thursday evening […]
Read moreDuring long holidays, truckers aren’t insured against cargo theft. How to avoid these problems? Read below. CargoNet, a cargo theft filing company, is warning trucking companies and truckers that cargo thefts become more frequent during the holiday period from December 23rd to January 2nd. During these 10 days over the past five years were reported […]
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