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 […]
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 moreAAA study on automated vehicles showed that most Americans are afraid of high-tech machines. The study notes that over the past year, the level of distrust of advanced technologies’ drivers in the automotive industry has increased from 55% to 68%. Four out of ten drivers in the US would be against the use of modern […]
Read moreThe American Institute for Transportation Research created a survey for carriers about the cannabis legalization`s influence on workers in the trucking area. This study was named by the ATRI Research Advisory Committee as a top focus in 2022 and will build out on the 2019 ATRI study on the influence of marijuana legalization on road-traffic […]
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 moreMilitary 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreIgor 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 […]
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