The trucking industry has been facing a severe shortage of truckers for quite some time. And this problem has worsened even more in the past year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic risks, many aged drivers have decided to retire. Driving schools could not operate as usual, so the number of new CDL drivers decreased significantly…
The DRIVE-Safe Act: will it become a reality? The DRIVE-Safe Act allows 18- to 20-year-old CDL drivers the ability to operate in interstate commerce. And it was reintroduced in March and has already garnered bipartisan support in the Senate. And given that the trucking industry is constantly suffering from a shortage of drivers, there is..
Are you ready for summer? And what about your big rig? It seems like driving a truck in summer is much easier than in winter. But warm weather brings challenges too. And just as it is important for the driver to protect himself from the sun and stay hydrated, the truck must also be prepared..
Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2021 “A Time to Shine” is a theme of the 39th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. We all are missing such kinds of events because many of them were not held due to the COVID-19 restrictions. You can attend this truck beauty contest on July 29-31. Read more about it here. More..
Truckers are divided into two types: those who prefer to drive at night and those who hate it. Regardless of what you prefer, truck driving at night has its pros and cons. Of course, there is less traffic and road work at night, not to mention, finding a parking space in the morning will be..
New Bill to Complete Highway Use Study This will be the first time a study like this has been completed since 1997. Called the Highway Cost Allocation Study Act of 2021, the bill will require conducting a survey on-road use. This research will provide an opportunity to build a stronger, safer, and more efficient system,..