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 […]