- Redmon discusses ‘Ice Road Truckers’ 97 comment(s)
- Rule bars handheld cell phone while driving Jan. 1 48 comment(s)
- IdleAire closing leaves truckers in cold 44 comment(s)
- Forecast: Driver shortage looming 44 comment(s)
- FMCSA posts HOS questions for discussion 41 comment(s)
- How to Become an O/O: To lease or not to lease 28 comment(s)
- Pilot, Flying J wrap up merger 27 comment(s)
- Rand McNally unveils Intelliroute TND 700 23 comment(s)
- Dave Redmon fired from one IRT show, quits other 20 comment(s)
- New rule retains the 11-hour driving limit 18 comment(s)
Smart Driving
Tips to help reduce fuel consumption and save money.
For the Record
FMCSA sends final hours rule to the White House, study shows thousands of U.S. bridges deficient, Mexican truck crosses border in new program and many more industry news items are featured.
Missouri gets $1M to add truck parking
November 1, 2011
Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2012.
For the Record
NTSB urges ban on all cell phone use in commercial trucks, FMCSA under pressure to keep HOS rule, driver turnover rises in second quarter and more industry news items are featured.
Congress eyes highway tolling bills
September 26, 2011
Bill that would increase the number of Interstate facilities that could toll.
Chicago freeway tops freight bottlenecks
September 21, 2011
Intersection of I-290 at I-90/I-94 was the most congested location for trucks, according to research conducted in 2010.
Virginia gets preliminary OK to toll I-95
September 19, 2011
Virginia will be one of only three states in the federal pilot program with authority to toll Interstate facilities.
President signs highway funding extension
September 19, 2011
Law extends taxes funding federal highway spending through March.
Connecticut gets $1M in federal roads funding
September 7, 2011
The Federal Highway Administration is sending the emergency relief funding for bridge and roadway infrastructure repairs.
Federal funds given for Alabama road repairs
June 8, 2011
An initial $1.5 million is immediately available to Alabama to pay for emergency repairs to highways damaged by tornadoes.
Agency offers $2M for tech reviews
August 9, 2010
The $2 million from the Highways for LIFE Technology Partnerships Program will fund up to eight performance evaluations.
Comments sought on tunnel rules
July 22, 2010
The Federal Highway Administration is requesting comment on a proposed new rule to establish uniform standards for federal tunnel inspections.
Hourly driver pay remains rare
June 8, 2010
Sen. Claire McCaskill recommended researching hourly pay’s effect on trucker safety at a recent Senate hearing.
Agency offers online traffic-tracking tool
May 27, 2010
The Federal Highway Administration system identifies traffic chokepoints using data from thousands of trucks.
Work starts on I-695 bridge
May 17, 2010
When completed in 2012, the new Baltimore bridge will accommodate the 282,300 daily drivers.
Project starts on I-95 toll plaza
May 17, 2010
Construction worth $45 million is under way at the toll plaza near the Delaware/Maryland state line.
Smart Driving: In the zone
Slowing down, paying attention to signs and watching for workers and equipment will help you drive safely through construction areas.
For the Record
Texting while driving, hours of service flexibility, truck related deaths, freight theft and more are featured.
Truck-related deaths decline
January 21, 2010
The truck-involved fatality rate in 2008 declined 12.3 percent to 1.86 per 100 million miles from 2.12 per 100 million miles in 2007.
How to Become an O/O
Knowing which permits and licenses you need and how to get them will smooth the path to becoming an independent operator.
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