Propane haulers HOS exemptions canceled in all but these 6 states
Earlier this year congress implemented hours of service waivers in 37 U.S. states due a propane shortage caused by severe winter storms.
Many states have reported fuel levels rising to normal levels and in response the Secretary of Transportation has canceled the exemptions in these states
In the notice published on April 10th 2014, the FMCSA declared the exemptions cancelled in...
Democratic Senator calling for FMCSA investigation
Democratic Whip, Senator Dick Durbin is calling for an audit of the FMCSA's investigative practices. A crash in January, involving DND International where a toll worker was killed, brought the agency’s incompetence to light.
The FMCSA ordered an investigation of DND in August 2013, but investigation of the carrier did not even begin until after the January 2014 crash....
McDonald’s Sign-On Bonuses & Other Craziness from the ND Oil Boom
The oil rush of North Dakota has fueled a prosperous local economy.
Report: Port truck drivers making McDonald’s pay
Trucking isn't an easy job. It requires skill, long hours and time away from family. Most would agree it's one of the toughest jobs around. So why are some drivers earning minimum wages?
It's been reported that port drivers are making the equivalent of a burger flipper at McDonalds. They work an average of 59 hours a week and are...
12 year old steals car, collides with tanker. What happens next is a miracle.
Now boys will be boys, but at times things can get out of hand as can be seen in this case of five young kids joyriding in a stolen vehicle.
According to the police reports, the oldest of the car thieves was only 16 years old, and the youngest around 12. It was the 12 year old that caused this...
They say there’s a “driver shortage” in America, but why? This is their answer.
Whether you're looking to change jobs or unemployed and looking for a job, word is that there is a driver shortage in America by 150,000 drivers!
This statistic begs the question, "why?"
The answer to that question is varied, but the most common one is that older drivers are retiring, making room for new truckers. The average age of a commercial...
Be Prepared for Roadcheck 2014
For those of you who aren't familiar with Roadcheck, it's an annual inspection targeting buses and trucks, conducted over a 72 hour time period throughout North America, Mexico and Canada. This year the inspections will take place from June 3 through the 5th.
Last year, the main focus of inspections was load securement. Inspectors were looking for things like damaged...
What’s a Northern Michigan sheriff dept. doing with these new armored rigs?
This video makes you wonder what's going on in America, when a Sherriff Department in Small Northern Michigan town is armed with a Military Assault Vehicle.
You have to ask yourself this question. Are they planning for World War III or a rebellion? Looking at the thing, you know they have covered all the corners, with armor plating, glass...