Experts opinion on veterans role in cargo transportation

Military and cargo transportation experts are confident that the trucking industry is a great option for military personnel who want to make the transition to civilian life. Successful drivers have always been distinguished by the qualities of conscientious employees who not only do their job well, but are also able to help others if there […]

6 ways to improve truck driver safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) conducted a survey on driver safety in the trucking industry. Some of those who participated in the survey presented solutions to the problem of unsafe behavior of drivers on the road. These solutions include additional parking spaces, increased security measures at trucking facilities, improved intercoms, allowing drivers to […]

Truck driver named Highway Angel for saving puppy

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) recognized the Pennsylvania truck driver as a Road Angel for his selfless act. Recently, at a New Jersey truck stop, Rich DiFronzo saw a puppy tied to a tree. The dog looked very bad. “I fed him cheeseburgers and started asking people whose dog it was, but no one knew […]

Ukrainian became trucker in the US to help relatives in his motherland

Igor Boyko is Ukrainian with a complex fate and remarkable perseverance. Thanks to the desire to do what he loves, he was able to emigrate to the United States and is now actively helping those who remained in difficult conditions in Ukraine. A few years ago, one of Igor’s three sons was lucky enough to […]

How to spot trafficking in trucking industry

At 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 […]

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Mississippi to provide CDL training for homeless people

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) started working on the education program that would help homeless find jobs in the trucking industry. The program called “D.R.I.V.E.” (Developing Responsible Individuals with Valuable Education). MDOT and partner groups provide housing, job training, and employment for Mississippi’s homeless. According to the authorities, all participants in the program receive […]

Important Changes In Obtaining CDL Process: Interview

Over the past year, the process of obtaining CDL in the USA become more complicated with new requirements. What is their peculiarity and why it happens – Vasily Kushnir, co-founder of the Start CDL Training, answered these and other main questions. – Vasily, what is the reason for the tightening of the rules for obtaining […]

New Yorkers earn $64,000 by reporting idling trucks

Residents of New York receive significant payouts for video shooting and reporting idle trucks. The New York Times of March 19, 2022 reports 20 residents documenting idling trucks on video. For each truck that stands idle more than 3 minutes, they receive 87.5 dollars. The group calls themselves the “Idle Warriors” and are responsible for […]

Sleep apnea becomes a complex problem in truck society

Researchers believe that many US truck drivers suffer from sleep apnea. This problem is becoming a real threat to public safety. According to the medical literature, sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that causes brief pauses in breathing during sleep. These pauses in breathing can last for about 10 seconds and can occur up to […]