trucking safety Archives - Page 9 of 11

May 2, 2025

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Honoring Excellence in Trucking Security: ATA Celebrates Leading Fleets

Two fleets recognized for their exemplary dedication to safety and loss prevention. The Transportation Security Council of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently honored ...

May 1, 2025

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Prime Inc. Driver Honored as ATA’s 2024 Driver of the Year

Thomas Miller, a long-standing driver for Prime Inc., has achieved yet another remarkable milestone in his extraordinary trucking career. He was announced as the ...

April 29, 2025

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ATRI’s 2025 Research Agenda Tackles Critical Trucking Issues

The American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) Board of Directors recently convened in Des Moines to finalize its 2025 Top Research Priorities. These priorities, developed ...

April 23, 2025

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Roehl Transport Driver Celebrates 5 Million Safe Miles and 40 Years on the Road

Alan Matyka, a professional truck driver with Roehl Transport, has reached an impressive and rare career milestone. Over four decades, Matyka has driven more ...

April 16, 2025

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FMCSA Revokes Over 15,000 Medical Certificates

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the removal of two medical examiners from its National Registry, effectively invalidating more than 15,000 ...

April 9, 2025

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OOIDA Urges Lawmakers to Adopt Stronger Truck Driver Training Standards

While obtaining a cosmetology license in Missouri requires 1,500 hours of training, some truck driving schools in the state offer commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) ...

April 7, 2025

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New CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria Now in Effect

The 2025 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) are officially in place. These latest updates replace all previous ...

April 3, 2025

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Kathy Blaies Named WIT 2025 Driver of the Year

The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has recognized Kathy Blaies, a dedicated car hauler for United Road, as the 2025 Driver of the Year. ...

March 31, 2025

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The Impact of Social Media on the Trucking Industry

Social media has transformed from a casual communication tool to an essential platform that shapes industries, including trucking. For truckers, it has become a ...

March 24, 2025

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Why Lighter Loads Aren’t Always the Simpler Choice

When it comes to the trucking industry, there’s a widespread belief that lighter loads are always more manageable and economical compared to heavier ones. ...