DOT extending the comment period on oral fluid testing In late February, the U.S. DOT announced plans to add oral fluid drug testing to its drug-testing program. It was originally stated that the comment period would end on March 30, 2022. But in the end, it was decided to extend it until April 29, 2022…
Truck driving is among the Top-10 most dangerous jobs in the United States. And the danger lies not only in road traffic accidents but also in high-risk deliveries. Especially when they have routes in places with high crime rates like Chicago and Detroit. Here are some safety tips on how to protect yourself in an..
Spring is coming. While winter is the most dangerous season for truck driving, spring brings its own challenges. Therefore, it is important for drivers to know how changing weather will affect their ability to drive a big rig safely. Be ready for the aftermath of winter Potholes become a serious problem in spring. Due to..
ATA asked USDOT to solve a nationwide shortage of truck parking The American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association contacted the U.S. Secretary of Transportation with a letter about the need to boost the nation’s truck parking capacity. Unfortunately, due attention was not paid to this problem when forming the Infrastructure Investment and..
According to the Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry 2021 survey by AATRI, the main problem is the driver shortage. But many experts believe that a much more important issue is driver turnover. At the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation stabilized a bit – drivers were afraid to leave their carriers. But..
Driving a big rig in the mountains can be challenging especially for newbie truckers. And if it happens in winter, it can be even more intimidating because you have to deal not only with elevation but the severe and unpredictable weather. It is extremely important to follow some basic safety rules, be extra cautious, and..