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November 2, 2022

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Tech and defensive driving techniques: Combating distracted driving

Distracted driving is a widespread issue, and for truck drivers who make a career out of driving, it poses serious threats. A seasoned truck ...

November 1, 2022

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FMCSA extends hours of service after Ian

Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida after making landfall on Sept. 28. Anticipating the need that would have to be met, the Federal Motor Carrier ...

November 1, 2022

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Weather tech advances and driver safety takes priority

As severe weather events increase in frequency and intensity, leaders in the trucking industry are focusing their attention on monitoring weather forecasts before sending ...

November 1, 2022

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The reason behind surging U.S. fuel prices

Diesel prices are among the trucking industry’s top concerns. After an upward climb of prices throughout October, the issue was ranked as a top ...

October 31, 2022

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Truck driver named Highway Angel after heroic rescue

Highway angels are truck drivers who go out of their way to extend kindness, generosity, courage, and support while they’re on the job. The ...

October 31, 2022

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FMCSA’s Women of Trucking board investigates crime prevention

The Women of Trucking advisory board is a recent addition to the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA). The board, made up of 16 women, ...

October 31, 2022

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Going green: School districts awarded $1 billion for electric buses

An aim of the Biden administration is to speed up a countrywide transition to electric, or zero-emission, vehicles to relieve air pollution. To further ...

October 31, 2022

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Strike possibility increases with labor agreement rejection

A freight strike has been uncertain since the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees (BMWED) rejected a tentative labor agreement posed by the freight ...

October 28, 2022

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Trucking industry prepared for 2023 recession

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management & Conference Exhibition saw a panel discussion led by the ATA’s Chief Economist Bob Costello. In this ...

October 28, 2022

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Questions surrounding FMCSA speed limiter proposal

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a regulation concerning speed limiters for 2023. As the new year draws closer and the ...