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Will truck-stopping technologies work
California legislators are debating a bill that would which would mandate the use of remote-stopping devices for vehicles transporting hazardous materials, but there are glitches. 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 »
Trucker's leading with their toes
Safety boots aren't the most relaxing footwear on a long drive, or when popping into a roadside caf�. Now there's an alternative for truckers who might run afoul of OSHA foot risk regulations More »
Sharing the road with trucks
Truckers are often negatively stereotyped, but the reality is that many car drivers still don't treat the big rigs with enough respect on the road. A new video: "Sharing the Road Safely with Commercial Vehicles" asks: Do you know how to drive along with trucks? More »
72-hour crackdown on truckers
As part of a nationwide safety drive, the North Carolina Highway Patrol and the U.S. DOT are conducting a check blitz of truckers and their trucks at inspection stations along state highways. More »
Big 3 involved with border security
Ford, GM, and DaimlerChrysler are helping the U.S. government with an anti-terrorism initiative by installing transponders on their trucks. More »
Homeland security--trucks and borders
The U.S. Office of Homeland Security has a tough job on its hands. It needs to tighten up security on its borders without making life unbearable for cross border truckers and strangling its economy in the process. More »
Atlanta's cab drivers under scrutiny
47 traffic convictions in 11 years for excessive speed, erratic lane changes, improper turns and other violations, and three license suspensions. Yet, the taxi bureau continues to allow him to drive a cab in Atlanta. More »
Stormin' Norman to address truckers
Underpaid and underqualified truck drivers has long been an issue for the trucking industry. Now, they're national security issues. More »
Truckers outspoken against terrorist attack
Truckers were "shook up all over the country," reports eTrucker News. They're outspoken in their views but reacting responsibly. More »
U.S. truck crash data for 1997
1997 crash rates for U.S. truck carriers were at their lowest, but the number of people killed in crashes involving trucks was the highest in 10 years. More »
What do you do after an accident?
Despite everyone's best efforts, accidents do happen. What should be done afterwards? Here is practical information for truck drivers and owner-operators. More »
The truck driver as a shift worker
Night and day shifts can affect drivers in many ways. This article describes them, and suggests some remedies for truckers. More »
Driver and vehicle fitness the keys to safety
Article suggests that safe driving is a mix of three factors: a mechanically fit vehicle, and a driver who is both physiologically and psychologically sound. More »
Transportation safety and the driver: safety and training programming
Article suggests criteria for a well-planned, successful, integrated safety and training program, for the protection of drivers or employees among other benefits. More »
Transportation safety and training
Article outlines a series of safety and training programs that help ensure that drivers and motor fleets achieve the highest possible safety standard. More »
New trucker sleep rules will increase costs
New U.S. rules to combat sleepy driving begin in January '04, but Canadian truckers feel they will increase costs and transit times, especially at border crossings. More »