When it comes to the transportation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT), ensuring the safety and security of these materials is a top priority. Since 2003, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the USA has implemented a rule requiring truck drivers with a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) to apply with their biographical data for an assessment of […]
Read moreToday we have many changes in public opinion and the U.S. legislative acts regarding the legalization of drugs for medical or recreational purposes. Employers are increasingly reviewing their drug testing policies to balance requirements, safety, and respect for the legal rights of employees. USPS, as one of the country’s largest employers, demonstrates a strict commitment […]
Read moreCloudTrucks 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 […]
Read moreIn 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 […]
Read moreIn 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%), […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreTruck 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 […]
Read moreAperia 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, […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreA 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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