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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 […]

Briefs: aggressive driving, speed limits and technology to avoid impaired driving

Utah on legislation to stop aggressive driving, Tennessee increases speed limits and NHTSA plans to implement impaired driving technology Utah: legislation to combat aggressive driving The state of Utah has enacted a new bill aimed at addressing public concern over the aggressiveness of many drivers on state highways. According to data provided by the Utah […]

Chile: heroic drivers save citizens in the middle of a fire that has already claimed the lives of 122 people

Attention, this article contains high impact images. Viña del Mar and Valparaíso are two beautiful coastal cities in Chile where tourists and citizens of this country seek relief from the heat between the sea and the imposing view of the mountains. A kind of oasis that became a true inferno three days ago when the […]

FMCSA proposal for more flexible and efficient CDL testing

Aims to reduce regulatory burdens and mitigate delays in driver licensing that some state agencies experience. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule to enhance the efficiency of tests and flexibility for applicants seeking a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). Partly based on a petition from the […]

Welcome Age of Aquarius!

Profound transformations, social changes and innovation. The planet Pluto entered the sign Aquarius on January 20 and began what many schools of astrology call: the Age of Aquarius. What is this? It is an astrological event that happens no less than every 248 years and that, each time it happens, generates radical changes in humanity. […]

Choosing between new and used trucks for your business

Buying new vs. used trucks, a quick guide to make the right choice. Acquiring a used truck can be the ideal solution for companies with tight budgets. According to the Truck Purchase and Lease Survey published by Overdrive.com, approximately 60% of owner-operators acquire Class 8 trucks that are second-hand. However, opting for a used truck […]

Cyber-attacks on public transport offices on the rise

Intruders attempt to psychologically manipulate employees and contractors to obtain confidential information. Public transportation offices are witnessing a surge in social engineering cyberattacks, where intruders attempt to psychologically manipulate employees and contractors to gain confidential information. During a roundtable at the annual Transportation Research Board meeting on January 8, experts shared examples of these sophisticated […]