Motor Carriers Asked to Weigh in on CSA
This week, the American Transportation Research Institute launched its second annual motor carrier survey to identify CSA impacts on trucking operations, as well as carrier perceptions and attitudes toward FMCSA’s maturing regulatory program.
Motor Carriers Asked to Weigh in on CSA
This week, the American Transportation Research Institute launched its second annual motor carrier survey to identify CSA impacts on trucking operations, as well as carrier perceptions and attitudes toward FMCSA’s maturing regulatory program.
Highway Fatalities to Reach Record Low
The number of highway deaths in the U.S. is on track to be at its lowest on record, according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s early estimate of 2011 traffic fatalities.
Industry and Safety Groups Press for Recorder Mandate
Trucking and safety interests are pressing congressional negotiators to include an electronic onboard recorder mandate in the highway bill they are drafting. In a letter to leaders of the House-Senate conference committee, industry interest groups st…
Award for hero trucker who saved woman’s life
A lorry driver is to be honoured for his bravery after saving a woman’s life. Pino Contento, of Mold, was driving home in his wagon from London when he spotted a woman threatening to jump off the bridge at junction three of the M54 near Tong in Shropsh…
Stability Control Proposal Nearing Publication
A proposal to require stability control systems on heavy-duty tractors is nearing publication. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposal has been cleared by the White House Office of Management and Budget, the last step in the revie…
Diesel and Gas Prices Down, Oil Hits 2012 Low
Gasoline and diesel fuel prices dropped for the fourth straight week, and the price of oil hit its lowest point this year due to more concerns over the state of Europe’s economy.
History in high-rez
If you’re interested in trucking history or just enjoy photos of old trucks, here’s a website for you: Shorpy Historical Photo Archive
Industry and Safety Groups Press for Recorder Mandate
By TruckingInfo Staff Trucking and safety interests are pressing congressional negotiators to include an electronic onboard recorder mandate in the highway bill they are drafting.
Trucker in fatal Pa. crash gets 18-month sentence
A truck driver already sentenced to state prison after his faulty brakes caused a fatal crash on a suburban Philadelphia expressway has now been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison.