Editorial: Motorists need tired truckers off the highway
During a period when semi-truck crash fatalities exploded past 4,000 for the first time in seven years, legislation could sneak past Congress that would allow more fatigued truck drivers on the road. The scenario occurs as lawmakers return to Washingto…
New roads between border, South Bay Highways, completed
A long line of trucks lines up at the Otay Mesa border crossing. Truck drivers can wait up to 5 hours to cross into the United States.
Ohio DOT, Otto Initiate ‘Smart Mobility Corridor’
The State of Ohio is investing $15 million to install advanced highway technology along its “Smart Mobility Corridor,” a 35-mile stretch of U.S. 33 northwest of Columbus. It was used Wednesday for a demonstration run by Otto, a developer of self-drivin…
B.C. lays out new guidelines for pilot car operators
VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure launched new guidelines for pilot car operators, which clarifies the requirements for travel set out in provincial permits for oversize and overweight loads. “As outlined in B.C. on the Move,…
Out-of-state trucker gets lost in Jersey City, robbed at gunpoint: police
A Georgia truck driver looking for directions in a city housing complex was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning, police said. (Caitlin Mota JERSEY CITY — A Georgia truck driver who told police he was looking for directions in a city housing com…
Dealing with Your Local Food Trucker
Food trucks are the culinary scene’s hot commodity right now. About a decade ago, they started popping up in major metro areas like Los Angeles and New York City.
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More fleets adding in-cab cameras, but doing so, with drivers’ best interests in mind
Disc brake adoption on the rise
There are lots of reasons to switch to air disc brakes. Just don’t think they’re maintenance-free.
It’s incorporation season
Lots of owner-operators see the new year as a good time to shift from sole proprietorship to incorporated entity. When it comes down to it, the act of incorporating is easy but choosing a business structure is a big decision.…
AutoSocks; don’t leave home without them
DENVER, Col. – It’s that time of year again, and if you’re hoping to get a grip on the road, AutoSocks could be the answer you’re looking for. AutoSock AS, the provider of an alternative traction device for passenger and…