Picture this! A vehicle loaded with hazards material is driving down the highway at 65 miles an hour, when suddenly, the driver realizes he is no longer in control of the vehicle, some hacker is. As the technology in our vehicles becomes more and more advanced, the threat of hacking becomes more serious. Consumer Reports highlights […]

Despite what you may have heard, the truth is that truck accidents in cities, during weekdays are quite rare! Such are the findings on truck safety compiled by our friends at University Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hamilton, NY. In order to engage with the immediate and surrounding communities, they create monthly graphics to share […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a five-year exemption to Stoneridge Inc. allowing its aftermarket “MirrorEye” mirrorless digital camera and sensor system to be installed on trucks and buses as an alternative to traditional mirrors, as reported by Transport Topics. Currently, trucks and buses must have two outside mirrors giving the driver […]

In 2016, there were 3,450 people killed in motor vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers. Distracted driving can include anything from texting, to drinking coffee, to fidgeting with the navigation device. For the purposes of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is focusing on education and enforcement targeting texting, as […]

As terrorists around the globe see trucks as an ideal weapon of mass destruction it is imperative that the trucking industry take every precaution to combat this growing threat. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hosts quarterly conference calls to update the industry on various threats, resources, and programs. We participated in the mid-February call. Unfortunately, […]