Each month, TMC Transportation chooses a driver trainer who demonstrates the excellent qualities TMC is looking for in a trainer. The trainer recognized each month is chosen based on their safety record and safety performance when working with new drivers. For the month of October (2019), TMC named Bill Crane…
Sleep apnea affects around 4% of the general population, but when it comes to truck drivers it affects about 35% of them. There are three types of sleep apnea, central sleep apnea (CSA), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA is the type of sleep apnea…
There is a case in New Orleans being reviewed by the U.S. Attorney showing that five people conspired against tractor-trailers, crashed into them, and settled in court for money, making it all look like an accident. Some in the group where fake witnesses who also schemed with doctors and lawyers…
The federally regulated max load for trucks, including cargo, is 80,000 pounds. So, depending on what type of trailer you are pulling, your loads are going to vary in weight. Dry vans can hold between 44,000 to 45,000 pounds and flatbed trailers can hold up to 48,000 pounds. Knowing how…
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez has put a halt on California’s AB5 law, preventing it from affecting truckers. This new gig law would have adversely affected 70,000 independent truckers within the state. The restraining order the judge granted was brought about by the California Trucking Association and is claiming the…
Starting tomorrow, Legacy Parkway in Farmington, Utah, will be open to trucks. Construction on the road finished in 2008 with speed and truck restrictions placed on it, except during emergencies. Earlier this year, the lawmakers in Utah decided to open up the Parkway’s speed limit and truck access. Now, instead…
The trucking industry in California is being hit hard with the AB5 law about to go into effect. This law determines whether a worker is an employee or contractor, which doesn’t work well with owner-operator type truckers and companies. One trucking couple packed up and moved to Oklahoma, unsure what…
So, what are the main causes of trucker turnover in this industry? For one, it’s a lonely job. Being on the road, by yourself, can be something that turns people away from trucking. Health is another issue that makes people question being a truck driver. There a more unhealthy food…
The area just off Exit 157 on Interstate 70 in Hays, Kansas, is going to be turned into a $40 million travel plaza. The full project will be located on a highway bypass and will include restaurants, an RV park, shops, a hotel, and a fully outfitted travel plaza. For…
After three years of waiting, the trucking industry is going to have to wait longer for the federal government to issue standardized training rules for new truck drivers. The reason for the now two-year wait is that the systems of some of the states have failed to align with those…