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Truck driving jobs in the United States
The U.S. trucking industry has been hit hard by the recent recession and is only starting to recover. There are even talks of a potential driver shortage due to an aging population of truckers coupled with the introduction of more stringent safety laws (resulting in many drivers losing their trucking licenses). More »
The top 5 best paid driving jobs
Some jobs pay more because few can do them, some because few are willing to do them and some due to a combination of both. We decided to put together a list of the top 5 best paid driving jobs around the world, from Ice Road truckers in Alaska to convoy truck drivers in Iraq. More »
Truck driving jobs on the increase?
Is the trucking industry in the U.S. finally turning a corner? Are truck driving jobs on the increase? With so much conflicting information out there we decided to conduct our own research into the subject. If you are looking for truck or other driving jobs you can check out our jobs section at http://jobs.drivers.com More »
Transportation job numbers double
While other employment sectors are still struggling to find their way out of recession and job losses, the transportation industry seems to be going full throttle - so to speak! According to the Commercial Carrier Journal 'The for-hire trucking industry continued to add jobs in July even as the overall U.S. economy lost (them) ... since the beginning of March, trucking companies have added 13,000 jobs' More »
How to become a New York Taxi Driver
Over the coming months we will be running a series of articles on different driving jobs around the world, and the various requirements you will need to meet to qualify for these jobs. In this article we are looking at the job of the New York City Taxi Driver. More »
Driving Jobs in Canada's oil fields
When you think of oil field jobs you may think of places like Texas or Saudi Arabia, but how about Canada? The discovery of the Athabasca oil sands in Canada's Alberta province, and the more recent development of more cost-effective mining methods, has put Canada on the list of the top 10 oil producing countries in the world. More »
Park space technology a plus for environment
All that driving around looking for a parking spot is frustrating, and not good for the environment. ParkingCarma is a technology that points to the future More »
The great parking space hunt
You're looking for a parking spot. Oh, great, there's an empty one. But what if it's already taken - reserved by another driver over the Internet? More »
Top Tips for Airport Parking and Car Hire Insurance
We've scoured the Internet and come up with some great tips for you to use the next time you are thinking about using airport car parking facilities or buying car hire insurance.
More »Teenage drivers restricted by GPS curfew
For more than 20 years now, drivers.com has published an online and hard copy booklet - 'Learning to Drive: A Guide for Parents'. Amongst other things, this guide addresses the issue of heightened risks that teenagers face when driving after daylight hours 'some of the worst accidents occur at night and with a group of young people in the car. If alcohol or any other kind of impairment is involved the risk in this situation is magnified several times' More »
Top 10 tips for drivers buying a new car
Buying a new car is a major event and like all major events it requires planning. The price you pay for your car will depend to a great extent on how you approach this process, and in the current economic climate, the potential savings can be huge. We have put together a list of our top 10 tips to help you get the car you want at the price you want to pay. More »
Back pain when driving?
Article discusses the prevalence of back pain, and offers suggestions for reducing pain among drivers. More »
What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car
If you've put the wrong fuel in your car, don't turn on the ignition or start the engine as this could compound the mistake by circulating the contaminated fuel and increasing the risk of damage to your car. More »
What is tailgating?
Tailgating is not just a safety problem, It's also a social problem. We human drivers are very social critters, and along with that goes a territorial element of our makeup that makes us respond to space around us in ways that vary from individual to individual and from culture to culture. More »
Be prepared for winter driving
When winter is back, what should you have in your car, and what should you do, to cope with snow or icy driving conditions? More »
Safer driving through reflective thinking
The author argues that the focus on skill which has dominated approaches to dealing with driving behaviour should be reconsidered, and other aspects given prominence. More »
About Driver Certificate in Professional Competence (CPC)
The Driver CPC applies to all LGV (large goods vehicle) and PCV (passenger carrying vehicle) drivers across the European Union. It is designed for both new drivers in these categories and also as a form of continuing professional development for existing drivers. It is now a legal requirement to undergo continual training in order to hold a Driver CPC. More »
Driver fined for wearing Burqa
The French battle with the Burqa shifts up a gear with the recent fining of a 31-year old female driver in Nantes, France, for the offense of wearing a Burqa whilst driving. More »
Battle for the Dashboard - an update
This may be one of the more fiercely debated issues in the concept cars of the future. How much can the driver handle? More »
Smartphones, bluetooth, wifi and the dash...
With research showing that distraction-related deaths accounted for 16% of all traffic fatalities in 2009, this issue is once again high on the agenda of the US Transportation Department. 'U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has declared war on driver distraction, with much of the focus on weaning Americans off texting and other cell-phone use while behind the wheel.' More »
Smart parking meters taking off
Long in use in Europe and now catching on in the USA, smart parking meters are talking to cell phones and heating up the parking revenue controversy More »
parking spaces that call the cops
It's not science fiction, it's the future that's already here � parking spaces that sense your car and call the cops if you stay over time More »
Towed Maserati owner
Imagine you're so busy you forget your $150,000 Limited Edition Maserati Cambiocorsa, and the tow guys can't find you so they’re going to sell it More »
Cars still king on U.S. highways
Despite increasing traffic congestion, Americans still depend on the automobile for mobility, and there's no trend towards change. More »
Staring at road can interfere with passing
Summarizes research which suggests that staring at the road while driving may increase risk of rear-end collisions when passing another car. More »
How safe are drivers in your city?
Survey of U.S. drivers in 2001 reveals their concern about other drivers, but they are still likely to speed, tailgate, and drive through yellow lights that are turning red. More »
Panic buying worsens U.K. fuel crisis
British drivers are paying three times the tax on a tankful of gas as their American counterparts. More »
How much do we spend on cars?
How much are we spending on our cars? A report from Canada's official statisticians may surprise you. More »
Where it all began: the spiritual center of Motown
An enthusiastic driver reflects on the technical innovations responsible for our industries and everyday lifestyles by taking a trip to the Henry Ford Museum. More »
Street driving and the gas pedal
Throttle response and acceleration ability for merging or passing are more important than overall "power" or 0-60 ratings. More »
Towards a sociology of traffic
If we assume that motoring is a social activity and that streets are social arenas, then we must acknowledge the social conditions that impact driving, and the social roles and relationships that influence how we drive. More »