The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for approval from the Trump Administration to conduct a study regarding harassment and wrong-doings against women and minorities in the trucking industry. Only receiving three comments after it was announced last year, the “Crime Prevention for Truckers” study could help find the…
Big companies who are members of the Trucking Alliance have had people oppose the hair testing for drugs as a potential racial bias. The “Assessing the Potential Disparate Impacts of Hair Drug Testing Among Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers” study, done at the University of Central Arkansas, did not find any…
There are a few states out there who are looking to change the speed limit rules for cars and trucks. A California lawmaker wants all vehicles to travel at the same posted speed, not 65 mph – 70 mph for small vehicles and 55 mph for trucks. A House bill…
The Ohio House has voted to amend a bill to give assistance to carriers who are looking to bring on more drivers. Bill HB222 would give eligible carriers a tax credit to help cover the costs of training the new drivers. There would be an annual cap of $3 million…
Starting today, roads within the middle part of the lower peninsula and tip of the thumb will be under seasonal weight restrictions. Announced by the Michigan Department of Transportation, truckers traveling on these roads will need to reduce the weight of their load. These restrictions are put into place to…
The U.S. Department of Labor has told us that the trucking industry is in the top handful of industries that have the most workplace accidents. Driving a large and heavy vehicle across the country requires more from the driver than just sitting there all day. The driver endures loading, unloading,…
Truck scales are not just there to make sure your truck weighs exactly what you think it weighs, they provide a level of security and protection for you, those around you, and your truck and trailer. When a load weighs too much or is loaded unevenly there is a high…
The United States Department of Transportation is letting truckers know that the Food ad Drug Administration does not certify how much THC is in CBD. Even though a label states that there is a very small amount of THC (the ingredient in marijuana that causes hallucinations) in some CBD products,…
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking for comments regarding the Cleaner Trucks Initiative and the window to voice what you have to say is about to close. The proposed rule currently has 240 comments and they will be closing the comment section on February 20. This is your last chance…
Missouri Rep. Mike Moon is sponsoring a bill that would prohibit driverless trucks from driving on Missouri roads. The bill states that automated motor vehicles can not use automatic mode unless there is a capable and licensed person on board who can take control when necessary. The bill is currently…