Infrastructure bill fails the first vote Senate Republicans rejected an effort Wednesday to begin debate on the big infrastructure deal. The nearly $1 trillion measure over five years includes about $579 billion in new spending on roads, broadband, and other public works projects. But Biden aides at the Capitol said that a deal was within reach…
Truck driving is one of the 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States. Not only because of the risks of road accidents and night driving. Truckers haul high-value loads and often have to spend the night in unfamiliar and dangerous places, because it is not always possible to find safe parking spaces. Particularly dangerous…
New rule for driver training providers The Entry-Level Driver Training rule is being introduced to standardize the requirements for how truck-driving training providers conduct their programs. And finally, the Training Provider Registry is officially open. In this post, you can find more information about this rule and the reasons for the delay in its introduction. 2021 WALCOTT…
In 2020, researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute conducted a study involving 20,000 truckers. As a result, they concluded that nearly 49% of commercial motor vehicle drivers could be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea. The main question is how this disease increases the risk of a driver being involved in a crash. And…
Minneapolis Truck Parking Ban On Wednesday, the Transportation and Public Works Committee voted 4-1 to recommend the restrictive parking ordinance to the full Minneapolis City Council for further consideration. Of course, the Minnesota Trucking Association opposed this proposal. Read more about the planned innovations here. Factoring for owner-operators Being an owner operator is not only about driving a…
Aerodynamics and transporting materials on a flatbed trailer Owner-operator Henry Albert has a flatbed trailer and trailer which is a utility air ride slide axle aluminum steel combo flatbed trailer. So he definitely knows a lot about load securement and fuel economy. In this post, he talked about fuel efficiency and the importance of aerodynamics while…
According to Truckinfo, there are 1.2 million trucking companies in the U.S. Therefore, making the right choice when looking for a truck driving job can be a real challenge. And every driver might find himself wondering, ‘Is it better to work for a large or small trucking company?’ Let's talk about the pros and cons…
