FTR Reports Healthy Levels for Class 8 Tractor Orders
According to a recent FTR Transportation Intelligence (FTR) report, orders for Class 8 tractors have hit healthy, sustainable numbers in 2024. In December...
FMCSA Sets Date for Next Truck Leasing Task Force Meeting
The Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) created through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is scheduled to conduct a virtual meeting on...
Advice Every New Truck Driver Needs to Hear
Embarking on a career as a truck driver is a journey filled with challenges, adventures, and the promise of the open road. For...
New Crime Bill Focuses on Reducing Instances of Vehicle Break-Ins in Areas like Parking Lots
A Missouri state legislator, Rep. Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis is proposing stricter measures against individuals attempting to engage in the crime of breaking...
Your Voice is Needed: New Survey Asks About Barriers for Females Joining Trucking Industry
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has created a survey aimed at uncovering the perceived barriers hindering the entry of women into the...
Sleeper Berth Time Longer than 8 Hours Must be Paid, Rules Federal Court
In December, a federal appeals court issued a ruling stating that the time team drivers spend in the sleeper berth beyond eight hours...
Fueling for the Long Haul: The Healthiest Sources of Caffeine on the Market
When you think about big amounts of caffeine, you think about truck drivers. Navigating the open roads for extended hours, staying alert and...
Florida Agency Submits New Exemption Request, Public Responds with Opposition and Support
A request by a Florida agency for an exemption from a segment of the CDL skills test regulations has garnered a diverse range...
New Impaired Driving Mandate May be on the Docket, According to NHTSA
As part of a concerted initiative to enhance road safety by curbing the influence of intoxicated and distracted drivers, the National Highway Traffic...
Annual TRB Conference Sees DOT Secretary Buttigieg as Headliner
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to headline the annual Transportation Research Board meeting, a gathering of stakeholders, academics, and experts addressing various...
