truck drivers News Updates
Alleged Triggerman in Murder Tied to Staged Accidents Scheme
Investigators identified the alleged triggerman in the murder of an informant who was involved in a conspiracy to cover up a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers.
Side, Rear Cameras Extend Visibility Around Tractor-Trailers
In addition to installing video-based safety systems in the cabs of their trucks, some fleet operators also are deploying cameras on the side of the truck and even rear cameras on the trailer.
Fleets Can Earn Driver Acceptance of Video Safety Systems
Fleet managers say convincing drivers that onboard video systems are there for the driver’s benefit is key to ensuring a successful implementation of the technology.
FMCSA Retains Fleets' 50% Random Drug Testing Rate in 2025
Motor carriers must continue to conduct random drug tests with 50% of their truck drivers and random alcohol tests with 10% of their drivers in 2025, FMCSA announced.
Trucking Sees Early Indications of Rising Driver Demand
The trucking industry saw very early indications that driver demand picked up during the third quarter, while remaining affected by market conditions.
DEA Won't Decide on Marijuana Until After Election
WASHINGTON — A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won’t come until after the November presidential election.
Make Safe Uniform Choices For Your Team
Are you and your team compliant with the latest ANSI/ISEA 107 Hi-Visibility Uniform Standards? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down the standards by industry, type, and garment class while giving you clear guidelines to help keep your team safe and compliant in any situation.
September 1, 2024Trucking Reacts to DEA Proposal to Downgrade Marijuana
A DEA proposal to downgrade marijuana from the most serious category of federal drug offenses to a lesser category has drawn more than 43,000 comments from groups and individuals.
Motor Carriers Not Quick to Enroll in Apprenticeship Program
In 2022, some in trucking hoped that a pilot to teach and monitor 18- to 20-year-olds in interstate commerce could help lessen the driver shortage. Now it’s not looking that way.
TCA Names 2024 Professional Drivers of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not by chance that four award-winning truck drivers get home safely every night after spending a demanding day on the road. It’s by design, they said during a panel discussion.