The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report that investigates how to best integrate younger adults aged 18 to 25 into trucking careers. This research, a top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee in 2021, synthesizes a variety of data and analyses including younger driver surveys, carrier interviews, and the latest workforce statistics. […]
Operation Safe Driver Week Is July 10-16 With Focus on Speeding
This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 10-16. Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the US will be on roadways throughout that week issuing warnings and citations to commercial motor vehicle and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, improper lane change, […]
Supreme Court Rejects California Trucking Association’s Appeal
AB5 is now set to go into effect in the California trucking sector. On June 30, the US Supreme Court denied review of the appeal that represented the California Trucking Association’s last-ditch effort to keep the independent contractor law away from its operations. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which had earlier nullified the injunction […]
Vehicle Maintenance Tips to Perform Regularly for Increased Safety
No one wants to think about their car breaking down, but the unfortunate reality is that it can happen to anyone. That’s why it’s crucial to perform regular vehicle maintenance tasks to keep your car running smoothly and help ensure your safety on the road. In this blog post, we will discuss four vehicle maintenance […]
FMCSA Extension and Modification of COVID Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced an extension and further modification to the Covid-19 Emergency Declaration. The FMCSA’s Emergency Declaration that was set to expire on May 31 has been extended through August 31, 2022. The declaration was also modified to include transportation of: Livestock and livestock feed Medical supplies and equipment […]