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Gift guide for truckers

Find the best Christmas gifts for truckers For truck drivers, their work is not just a job; it becomes a way of life as they face extensive journeys and long hours on the roads. Like any lifestyle, it entails unique needs and specific conditions that present day-to-day challenges. Extended work hours, limited sleeping space, and […]

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 […]

2023 trucking industry challenges

Over 4,000 industry stakeholders surveyed this year to identify these challenges The economy, truck parking, fuel prices, driver shortage, and compensation are among the key issues in the trucking transport sector as it enters 2024. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) surveyed over 4,000 industry stakeholders this year to identify these challenges. Rebecca Brewster, President […]

The strangest insurance policies in the world: from abductions to people dying of laughter

Did you know that there is a policy that protects you in case you conceive an alien? Or that those abandoned at the altar have a backup? There are insurance agencies in the world and in the United States that are, to say the least, strange. Some fit into the most complex minds, but, surprisingly, […]

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 […]

Fentanyl Testing for Truck Drivers: how the test works and what’s known

The SAMHSA estimates that the inclusion process could take more than a year A federal drug advisory group has initiated the extensive process of adding fentanyl to the list of substances subject to drug testing for federal employees and truck drivers. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that the inclusion process […]

3000 years BC: the history of insurance is much older than is believed

The Egyptians, Phoenicians, Babylonians, Romans and Greeks… All of these great civilizations invented the insurance we know today. Is insurance a kind of contract established in modernity? When did they emerge? Because? Researchers from the University of Cuyo, Argentina, determined that – although it is difficult to define the exact date – the beginning of […]

True perception of truckers in America

80% of Americans believe that truckers play a crucial role in the economy CloudTrucks Research conducted a survey to understand the true opinions of American citizens about truckers. The surveys were administered to 2,000 U.S. residents, categorizing responses by regions: Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. The results were favorable for truck drivers, indicating that American […]

The Truck Parking Dilemma

It is evident that the truck parking problem persists throughout the United States. On Tuesday, December 5, the meeting of the National Truck Parking Coalition took place. During the gathering, transportation officials and stakeholders discussed recent developments in the field of truck parking. Transportation authorities shared the measures they have implemented to address the issue. […]

Predatory Towing: ATRI highlights issues in the towing industry

The American Transportation Research Institute analyzed the long-running controversy with towing practices. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a report on November 29 of this year, analyzing the longstanding controversy in the road transport sector related to towing practices between 2021 and 2023. According to ATRI’s detailed analysis, around 30% of invoices for heavy-duty […]