President Trump Rejects Truck Drivers’ Sleep Testing Proposal
A proposed requirement for railroads and trucking companies has been withdrawn by the Trump administration. The goal of the above-mentioned proposal is to test truck drivers for sleep apnea. This is a disorder which is considered to be the cause of last year’s fatal train crash at Hoboken Terminal where a New Jersey Transit commuter […]
Self -Driving Trucks are too Close to the Roads!
Some people advertise self-driving trucks to be an answer to the truck driver shortage. However, the reality is that the technology is not enough ready for prime time. However, in many places testing of self-driving trucks is proceeding. Self- driving trucks may be on the road prior the end of this decade. Who are the […]
Truckers Meeting President Donald Trump At The White House
The group of America’s Road Team gathered in the White House to discuss subjects that infect the industry, including to replace and repeal the ObamaCare. The President of the United States, who was wearing an ‘’I heart trucks’’ pin, sat in the cab of the ATA Share the Road truck and blew the air horn. […]
New Autonomous Garbage Trucks Coming To The Market…. Thanks Volvo!
When it comes to autonomous vehicles, Volvo has kept busy. Starting from a project which allowed 100 motorists to test out a self-driving XC90 SUV in Gothenburg and ending with a self-driving garbage truck. Renova, a waste management company, worked with Volvo in designing this truck. So, what is their goal? Well, there goal is […]
Self-Driving Trucks: Will Truck Drivers Be Out of a Job?
You can think a self-driving truck can only be seen in the Hollywood films, but it is getting really close to be a reality. Automation, more than out-sourcing, has been replacing human labor for quite some time. Robots have taken over much of the manufacturing industries, and computers are increasingly being used to replace humans […]
Top Fuel Saving Ways For Trucks
Being a trucker means always being on the road, which also means having to make several stops to fill up the diesel tank. Being economical about fuel will help save money, reduce oil dependence costs and increase energy sustainability. Here are the things you can do to save fuel. 1.Keep Your Vehicle Clean With dirty exterior […]
Kenworth to Build Class 8 Hydrogen and CNG-Electric Hybrid Trucks
Truck builder Kenworth company announced on Tuesday that they are jumping into the hydrogen fuel cell race with a Class 8 drayage truck, which is expected to launch by the end of this year. Such trucks are used to move around shipping containers to the distribution centers and at ports. During the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, which […]
How To Make Money In Trucking
A big reason many people find truck driving attractive is an opportunity to earn great money. Here are several ways that truck driver can earn even more money once they’ve entered the trucking industry. CDL Endorsements With endorsements truck drivers can drive specialized trucks or move cargo that might need special care. It can also make […]
Knight and Swift Transportation Join Together To Form Trucking Giant
Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation Company, two American trucking companies, are planning to combine in an all-stock deal as they seek scale amid pricing pressure in the trucking sector. Knight and Swift will operate under a single holding company if the deal goes through, but they will maintain different brands and operations. The joint firm, which will […]
Truck Association Seeks Exemption from ELD Requirements
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association, which is made up of Ryder, Penske and other commercial vehicle renting and leasing companies, is looking for an exemption from the electronic logging device mandate for trucks rented for 30 days or less. TRALA says the ELD mandate, which has a compliance date of Dec. 18, will “unfairly […]