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Jeff McKinney TCA's 2024 Safety Professional of the year

June 10, 2024

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Jeff McKinney Honored as TCA’s 2024 Safety Professional of the Year

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has honored Jeff McKinney, Vice President of Safety at Jetco Delivery, as the 2024 TCA Safety Professional of the ...

June 5, 2024

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EKSAtelecom S30: Open-Ear Headset for Truck Driver Comfort and Safety

Blending cutting-edge technology with exceptional comfort, EKSAtelecom’s innovative S30 open-ear air conduction wireless headset is crafted specifically for truck drivers’ needs. “At EKSAtelecom, our ...

May 30, 2024

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Delaware Forms Specialized Police Unit to Monitor Interstate Traffic

Three major interstates, crucial to Delaware’s freight network, are now being patrolled by a new state police Highway Safety Unit focused on interstate traffic. ...

May 29, 2024

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Caution Urged for Motorists Regarding Black Bear Activity in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is warning drivers to be cautious of black bears, especially during the summer when they are most active, ...

white semi truck with white trailer on road

May 16, 2024

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Why Don’t All Class 8 Trucks Have Airbags?

Since 1998, airbags have been a standard safety feature in passenger cars, and for good reason—they increase the safety of drivers and passengers and ...

yellow road sign with the words "safety first" printed on it

May 14, 2024

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Complimentary In-Cab Safety Alerts Now Available in Arkansas

Drivewyze recently made an announcement regarding a collaboration between the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the Arkansas Trucking Association. This partnership will offer complimentary ...

woman truck driver fastening seat belt in semi truck cab

May 13, 2024

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Seat Belts One of the Top Ways Truck Drivers Can Protect Themselves on the Road

Safety experts and regulators have long been emphasizing the critical importance of wearing seat belts for truck drivers, highlighting the potentially tragic consequences for ...

semi truck stuck in smugglers notch, vermont

May 13, 2024

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Truck Drivers Keep Getting Stuck on this Vermont Road

Despite the set up of warning signs, increased fines, and extensive awareness campaigns, the issue of trucks getting stuck on Vermont’s notorious Smugglers’ Notch ...

May 10, 2024

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New CDL Course on Safely Navigating Mountainous Areas

Navigating mountainous terrain poses significant challenges for truckers due to the complex skills needed to safely drive through hills, valleys, and sharp turns. These ...

red semi truck pulling white trailer on road with trees in background

May 10, 2024

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Professional Drivers’ Safety on U.S. Roads and What FMCSA is Doing About it

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is actively promoting safe practices for sharing the road with heavy-duty and large trucks. Truck drivers are ...