Cameras Help Good Drivers Become Better
When it comes to safety, your technology is only as good a tool as you allow it to be. In other words, how does it help the person behind the wheel operate more safely?
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Protecting Your Loads: What Truckers Need to Know About Preventing Cargo Theft
Cargo theft is a growing threat across the country, to the point that Congress is crafting legislation to provide resources to help fight this scourge.
US DOT Announces Pro Trucker Actions
In a recent news conference several days ago announcing various “pro-trucker” actions, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy spoke about the trucking industry.
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Due August 31
The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is due August 31 on any heavy-duty truck in operation on U.S. highways during the month of July.
Operation Safe Driver Set for July 13-19, 2025
As in past years, Operation Safe Driver Week 2025 will focus on one of the most dangerous threats on our roadways: reckless, careless, and dangerous driving behaviors.
Determining Your Drivers’ English Proficiency
Late last month, FMCSA posted on its website a list of suggestions to use during the driver qualification process to determine how well a CDL driver meets the English proficiency standards.
Don’t Automatically Pay That Blown Tire Claim
Article written by Douglas B. Marcello, originally published by Saxton & Stump. Gives information about blown tires, lost treads, and other tips on liability related to tires.
Stay Safe This Summer: Heat Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Excessive heat brings new hazards affecting your vehicle, your tires, and even your vision. Here is how to protect yourself, your rig, and those with whom you share the road.
FMCSA Repealing Several Trucking Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is fully engaged in reducing the number and complexity of trucking-related regulations as directed by an executive order issued by President Trump. Ed Gilroy, American Trucking Associations’ Chief Advocacy and Public Affairs Officer, writes that FMCSA has taken steps toward 19 different rulemakings that will reduce compliance burdens on truckers without affecting safety.