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Driving Success in 2024: Essential maintenance steps for optimal truck performance

Essential steps to keep vehicles in top condition and ensure a successful 2024 in the transportation industry. The new year brings with it the need for crucial maintenance to ensure optimal truck performance, crucial for the smooth flow of goods locally and internationally. Beyond preventing costly breakdowns, regular maintenance protects operators from potential legal implications […]

Experienced drivers: optimizing transportation safety and insurance costs

Hiring more experienced drivers involves prioritizing those with clean records and more incident-free years on the roads. In the course of 2023, the transportation sector faced a persistent shortage of drivers, leading several companies to lower requirements for applicants and hire less experienced drivers to fill vacancies. Although this may seem like an immediate solution, […]

Vehicle Recalls: Great Dane with suspension failures and others

350 Champion 2024 model, 33 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2023 and 189,814 Ford Maverick Great Dane, Champion 2024: Suspension Issue Trailer company Great Dane has issued a trailer recall after discovering a suspension problem. According to reports, a loose axle nut may allow the wheel to detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of an accident. The […]

Automakers resist massive airbag recall amidst safety concerns

General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co., are resisting pressure from U.S. regulators Car manufacturers, such as General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co., are resisting pressure from U.S. regulators to carry out a massive recall of up to 52 million airbag inflators. ARC airbags are used in vehicles from GM, Ford, Stellantis NV, Tesla […]

Sleeper berth compensation for team drivers

Drivers are entitled to compensation for sleeper berth time exceeding eight hours On December 12, a panel from the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling regarding a case addressing sleeper berth time for team drivers and its corresponding compensation. The class-action lawsuit, filed in 2016 against CRST International and CRST Expedited, focused on […]

Drive safe: how to stay safe behind the wheel during the holidays

Traffic and accidents are heavier during the holidays as people travel A recent report from Samsara, a specialized transportation technology company, outlines the hazards that drivers may face during the holiday season. While safety should always be a constant concern for truck drivers, it is crucial to implement additional measures during these festive periods to […]

Bedtime: where truckers sleep and how they rest

Resting in a cabin can be somewhat uncomfortable; the key is to make the most of rest periods For long-haul truckers, sleep is a crucial part of the job. Driving while fatigued and sleepy not only jeopardizes their lives but also the lives of other drivers on the same roads. Sufficient rest helps prevent potential […]