Tag: drivers

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 […]

Briefs: 2024 updates on lane change and speed limits, plus fuel prices stability

Updates on the second week of 2024. Kentucky and Ohio expand traffic regulations. In Kentucky, a legislative priority focuses on revising state lane change regulations. A proposed bill in the House aims to include Kentucky in the states extending lane change rules to cover all road users. Representative Mary Beth Imes sponsors HB19, seeking to […]

A quick guide to healthy eating for truckers

Improve your eating habits and stay healthy on your trips. One of the main challenges faced by truck drivers is related to health. Staying fit and healthy becomes a daily task that, at times, proves difficult for truckers due to the long hours spent on the road and the limited options of food and beverages […]

Wise Choice Trans. Corp. bankruptcy filing

With 34 power units and 33 drivers, the company filed for bankruptcy last thursday. Based in Hayward, California, Wise Choice Trans. Corp., with 34 power units and 33 drivers, filed for bankruptcy with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California last thursday. Established in 2009, the company provided last-mile, partial and full […]

US Department of Labor introduces new labor classification regulation

Controversies surrounding the determination of employee or independent contractor status. On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new regulation modifying guidelines for determining the classification of employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This regulation, effective from March 11, 2024, aims to establish a more consistent analysis […]