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New federal regulations mandating the use of electronic driver logs are now set to go into effect sooner than expected. The Department of Transportation will now publish its new rules covering electronic logs on Sept. 30. The DOT had previously said the final rules, which aim to keep the roads safer by reducing driver fatigue,…

Have you ever found yourself boxed in between large fast-moving trucks on a busy freeway? Perhaps you’ve looked in the review mirror while at a stop light only to see an oncoming truck that looks like it isn’t going to stop in time? Have you been startled by a loud truck noise that takes your…

Equipment manufacturers have made remarkable advances in safety and technology to help reduce the rate of truck accidents, as well as related injuries and fatalities. That being said, the most recent traffic studies show that the rate of truck accident injuries and fatalities hasn’t decreased in recent years; it’s actually on the rise. Does this…

The Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, also known as The Trucking Alliance, has announced its support of the AAA’s recent report: Leveraging Large Truck Technology and Engineering to Realize Safety Gains. Representing over 71,000 trucks on US roads, The Trucking Alliance is a partnership of freight and logistics companies advocating for increased safety reform…

It’s a mishap that can happen to anyone and often does. As the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, slip and fall accidents are a legitimate concern for people of all ages. When falls can’t be prevented, it is still possible to mitigate injuries by knowing “how” to fall. Breaking Your Fall Without Breaking Your…

Trucking accidents often end in tragedy. When a passenger car is faced with a behemoth 40-ton big rig, it’s evident that most victims don’t walk away unscathed. In fact, most are faced with serious if not fatal injuries. Underride Collisions One of the most dangerous collisions involving a passenger car and a semi-truck is known…

While beautiful to behold, wintertime is more than magical whimsy and brings with it the cold reality of increased danger on the roads. Along with the changing of the seasons comes hazardous weather that primes travel routes for potentially catastrophic accidents.  It’s essential to be prepared as cooler weather approaches, particularly for the first frost…

The trucking industry is one of America’s oldest professions, and changes within the industry have been relatively trivial—until now. In a matter of days, Tesla will unveil its long awaited self-driving semi-truck. Could this mark a significant leap in the history of the transportation industry? Tesla’s Truck to Debut After Delays We’ve been hearing about…

Semi-truck drivers have faced a barrage of recent changes as the industry has been under scrutiny. A once traditional, all-American job appears to be in the process of an image change with an upgrade to 21st century technology. Until recently, truck drivers were expected to start tracking their working hours electronically instead of keeping paper…

While drug and alcohol abuse among truck drivers has been a pressing concern in the industry for years, the latest substance abuse among truckers has taken the front seat; opioid use. There has long been a problem with painkillers and other types of opioids in the United States. According to CNBC, approximately 80 percent of the…