Alberta offers new commercial driver abstract August 1, 2014 EDMONTON -- A new commercial driver abstract that provides a more comprehensive driving record for commercial operators is now available.
Court tosses out US EOBR rule; orders changes August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has vacated the U.S. government's upcoming electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) policy, ruling that it fails to protect drivers from harassment.
ATA wants “outdated, obsolete” trucking regs scrapped August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON - The American Trucking Associations wrote to U.S. regulators to point out a myriad of trucking rules that merit revision.
Harvard researches sleep apnea screening tool August 1, 2014 SOMERVILLE, Ma. - In advance of a sleep apnea testing requirement, Harvard researchers are investigating a new type of screening tool to identify drivers at a higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea
New parking lot for truckers near Confederation Bridge August 1, 2014 BORDEN, P.E.I -- New parking lot for truckers in Borden-Carleton for when the Confederation Bridge closes to high-sided vehicles.
Alta distracted driving crackdown takes effect August 1, 2014 EDMONTON - As of yesterday, Sept. 1, 2011, Alberta police are on the lookout for drivers talking or texting with a hand-held communication device and any other driver distractions.
Stop Check: Operation Air Brake kicks off this week August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Examined your air brakes lately? You better this week as truck enforcement officials will be out in full force checking trucks for sub-standard brakes.
APTA brings driver training online August 1, 2014 DIEPPE, N.B. - No, this doesn't mean that drivers have to strap on virtual reality headgear or anything.
Cargo tankers need anti-rollover retrofits now, says NTSB August 1, 2014 Given the long life of tankers, it could take 50 years for stability control technology to be implemented without mandated retrofits.
CTA centralizes cargo-crime data collection August 1, 2014 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has teamed up with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to implement a new CTA Cargo Crime Incident Report form.
Gordon Trucking expands drug screening August 1, 2014 PACIFIC, Wash. -- And it goes beyond applicants relieving themselves into a tiny cup.
Turnover rate climbs; ATA August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The turnover rate for over-the-road truck drivers is at its highest point since the second quarter of 2008, according to a report by The American Trucking Association (ATA).
Wakefield Opens New Facility, Expands Fleet August 1, 2014 TORONTO - Wakefield starts in-house DEF processing, and brings good job news.
Truck Tonnage Dropped in August says ATA August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. - Carriers are moving as much freight as possible, says ATA's Castello.