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..
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..
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..
CDL school training will become compulsory for newbie drivers How did you learn to drive a truck? Have you attended the CDL training? Or have you been taught by a relative or friend? On Feb. 7, 2022, the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will go..
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…