In Klamath Falls, the Klamath Community College and Aisling Truck Academy have teamed up to put more people behind the wheels of big trucks. The 5-week long program combines classroom instruction and hands-on driving. This program teaches students the necessary skills to earn a Class A driver’s license, the business…
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores have recently opened two new stops, one in Calhoun, Georgia and one in Elgin, South Carolina. The Georgia stop is located off Interstate 75 and adds 93 truck parking spots to Gordon County. The South Carolina stop is located off Interstate 20 and adds…
DriverSense and FleetSense from Eyesight Technologies have added some new features to its software. It can already detect distraction and drowsiness, but now it can also detect cell phone usage and smoking while driving. Distracted driving, especially while using a cell phone, is one of the most common reasons for…
Pilot Flying J has launched its One9 Fuel Network, a fueling system geared towards helping smaller fleets run their businesses. This new network gives drivers and companies access to personalized credit and benefits. Named after the primary CB radio channel, Channel 19, this network includes access to over 170 locations…
Skip is a heavy hauler who followed in his dad’s footsteps. Skip has hauled extra-large platforms for the Mars program, which is not a simple thing to do. You have to go slow, dodge poles, and more than likely have an escort to get you through tough areas. While hauling…
Tesla has a new patent application showing its own semi-truck seat suspension design. Truckers can relate some of their health issues to the uncomfortable seats they have to sit in for long periods of time. Tesla has designed a large centered seat with its own suspension technology to hopefully make…
The Promoting Service in Transportation Act has been introduced by three members of the House. This act would approve an ad campaign costing up to $30 million that would promote the transportation industry. Angie Craig of Minnesota, Rick Larsen of Washington, and Don Young of Alaska are the three House…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is accepting nominations for the International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA). This award is given to drivers who go above and beyond their normal duties and excel at safe operations and compliance as a commercial driver. Criteria includes 25 cumulative years of safe driving, no felonies,…
Like California’s Assembly Bill 5, New Jersey is considering legislation to determine if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. Senate Bill 4204 would use a three-part test to find out if the services workers provide are a part of the company’s typical course of business or not. These…
To further boost the truck driving community and help recover from the driver shortage, Schneider has donated 10 gently used trucks to community or technical colleges across the U.S. The donated Freightliner Cascadias have advanced technology and automated manual transmissions so new drivers can stay up to date with what…