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The study shows what Americans think about truckers
CloudTrucks surveyed 2,000 Americans to explore regional differences in views of the trucking industry. CloudTrucks conducted its survey “How America Thinks and Talks About Trucks” using the third-party platform Pollfish. Respondents from all 50 states were included and analyzed by region: Northeast, Midwest, South and West. The study revealed that: Americans value and generally have […]
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Study reveals state with most aggressive drivers
In a Forbes Advisor study, 10,000 drivers were surveyed about aggressive colleagues encountered on US roads. The survey was conducted to solve the problem of the high percentage of road accidents. The study found that: • Arizona topped the list of states with the worst road rage rates, while Delaware is home to the most […]
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TOP-3 daily routines of American truckers
In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, several hundred American truckers were surveyed to understand the most common challenges they face. Maintaining Physical Health • Drivers reported that finding time to exercise on the road is much more difficult than at home due to fatigue from driving all day (52%), lack of time (48%), […]
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Survey reveals drivers’ distracted driving factors
The insurance company Assurance conducted a survey to find out what distracts drivers the most, including commercial vehicle drivers. What is the most distracting driver behind the wheel? • GPS check (56.1%): Tracking directions or entering destinations without first parking can impair drivers’ ability to focus on the road. • Interaction with passengers in the […]
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Truck driver broke the law due to lack of parking for trucks
Truck drivers complain about the lack of parking spaces for big rigs, which leads to danger on the road. Brent France is an experienced truck driver. Every year brings the same problems, including a lack of truck stop parking. At night, truck drivers often park along the ramps. It’s illegal in Illinois. But the police […]
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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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Problem with driver-facing cameras is increasingly concerns truckers
A new study has found that drivers disapprove of surveillance cameras placed in the cab and pointed at them. This is one of the main findings of the report “Challenges and Opportunities for Driver-Facing Cameras” released on Wednesday, April 12 by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). “Driver-facing cameras are an important safety tool for […]
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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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