Tag: drivers

You will never lose your cell phone again: Google launches the Find My Device network

Find My Device is rolling out to Android devices around the world, starting in the U.S. and Canada. With a new, crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices, Find My Device can help you find your misplaced Android devices and everyday items quickly and securely. Here are five ways you can try it out. […]

Clean driving records basics

How to achieve a clean driving record A clean driving record refers to a motor vehicle record (MVR) without violations, at-fault accidents, or traffic-related convictions over a defined period. This record can result in a reduction in car insurance premiums, as a clean driving history indicates that the individual is a low-risk to insure, resulting […]

Preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse

This significant astronomical event will have a notable impact on daily life in the United States and the road transportation industry On Monday, April 8th, the United States will witness a total solar eclipse, the first visible in the country since 2017. Due to the expected increase in traffic on roads during the days surrounding […]

Briefs: new legislations in the trucking industry

The EPA, Colorado and Missouri introduce new legislation in the trucking industry Debate among truckers and EPA: truck emission standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set new emission standards for trucks, requiring a quarter of sleeper cab tractor-trailers to be “zero-emission” by 2032. These regulations, known as “Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty […]

Driving awareness to reduce accidents

NHTSA reported a decrease in highway crash losses as it prepares awareness campaign Traffic accidents on roads are one of the leading causes of death. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there was a 3.6% decrease in road traffic accident deaths in 2023, with a total of 40,990 fatalities due […]

How to drive safe during a tornado alert

For those who continue their activities during a tornado alert, there are some steps to take to protect themselves April has begun with weather alerts in the Midwestern states of the United States. A dangerous storm system is moving through parts of the Ohio Valley and the Northeast, bringing heavy rain, isolated tornado threats, and […]

Total eclipse of the trucks: transportation departments warn of traffic for upcoming solar eclipse

Transportation departments urge truckers to consider taking voluntary vacations in the days around April 8 to avoid congestion On April 8th, a solar eclipse will stretch across the United States, from Maine to Texas. The astronomical event has caused quite a stir among the American population, to the extent that road trips have been planned […]

6 cities with the worst drivers in the United States

Forbes Advisor conducted an analysis that allowed to identify the cities where drivers exhibit the most dangerous behaviors A driver’s safety will always be at risk due to the behavior of other drivers. Fatal traffic accidents increased by nearly 10% from 2020 to 2022, a concerning figure. Although this statistic reflects the situation across the […]

Briefs: left lane driving, weigh-in-motion, and diesel price

Colorado bans left lane travel on I-70, Tennessee installs weigh-in-motion technology and EIA releases weekly diesel price report Colorado bans left lane driving on I-70 The Senate Transportation and Energy Committee of Colorado voted to advance a modified bill that would expand the ban on commercial trucks in the left lane on various sections of […]

The role of leaders in driver shortage

How industry leaders need to invest in new technology and educate drivers The shortage of truck drivers in the United States is a problem that affects the global supply chain. This situation disrupts the transportation of goods and services, leading to a shortage of essential products in the market and impacting the national economy. Leaders […]