Virtual Training, Real Results: Trucking's Game-Changing Tech Discover how virtual and augmented reality are enhancing training, safety and efficiency in the trucking sector, reshaping traditional fleet operations.
The hazards of distracted driving Insiders, We’ve all been there — distracted at the wheel. A quick text, a song change, a call. Yet, this split-second shift from road to device is dangerous for any driver, but particularly for our drivers hauling trailers, where stopping swiftly is not an option. Today's feature article
A business group is suing CARB Insiders, A legal showdown is underway as a free enterprise group challenges the California Air Resources Board (CARB). At the heart of the dispute is the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation, America's strictest mandate for transitioning to zero-emission trucks. Critics argue ACF oversteps federal law, marginally impacts emissions,
Teens behind the wheel of a big rig. Good, bad or necessary? Insiders, Teens fresh out of high school could soon be behind the wheel of more big rigs as part of the federal Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program that aims to get CDLs in the hands of people ages 18-20. It's been off to a slow start, but recent proposed
Under 21 and Driving a Rig: Federal apprenticeship trains young truckers Facing a critical shortage, the American trucking industry sees a ray of hope in young drivers through the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program, aiming to bolster the workforce and sustain supply chains.
Could proposed CDL reforms affect safety? Insiders, The OOIDA has a lot to say about the FMCSA's proposed changes to CDL regulations and raised important questions about safety in a letter to the agency. The FMCSA suggests modifications aimed at streamlining the process for CDL applicants, but the OOIDA counters, advocating for stricter training
Taking Charge: The EV challenges for small fleets With state and federal policies accelerating the shift, electric trucks are becoming central to reducing emissions and costs. Challenges remain, but support for transition highlights a promising electric future.