FMCSA Orders Carrier to Shut Down Due To Falsifying Logs, Judge Reverses Decision.
After shutting down a driver back in February who was involved in a fatal accident, the FMCSA has also investigated the carrier, DND International, and shut them down as well.
The driver, Renato V. Valasquez had reportedly been on duty for 26 hours straight with a maximum of 5 ½ hours of break time when the accident occurred. Consequently,...
DOT Wants Carriers to Pay Drivers an Hourly Wage for Time Spent Not Driving
What's the worst part about getting paid per mile? Any trucker would tell you, it's the time you spend on the job stuck at a shipper or receiver's facility, on the clock but not getting paid.
As part of the Grow America Act, the Department of Transportation is looking to mandate carriers to pay drivers an hourly rate, set...
The percentage of truck drivers that say they’ll quit if EOBR mandate becomes law is very VERY high.
A recent poll held by Overdrive magazine asked drivers what their stance on the EOBR mandate was. Not surprisingly, a majority were against it.
What might come at a surprise, however, is just how high that majority was. An astounding 71% of truck drivers polled claim they would quit the industry all together if the mandate becomes law.
Of course, just...
‘Ice Road Truckers’ star arrested for kidnapping a prostitute
History Channel's 'Ice Road Truckers' is sometimes criticized for scripting its drama, but a former cast member is involved in a real-life drama that's more bizarre than anything you'd find on reality TV.
Tim Zickhur, who has a cast member in 2011, was arrested in late 2013 and charged with 3 felonies: first degree kidnapping, extortion, and coercion.
His victim? ...
Truck Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Overpass
NEW BADEN, IL -- A truck driver in Illinois is believed to have fallen asleep behind the wheel which led to him slamming into overpass in New Baden, Illinois. The incident occurred on Interstate 64 around 6 a.m.
The 27 year old driver and his 54 year old passenger were killed instantly.
A witness described the...
Fake Recruiter Cons Student Drivers
If you get a call from a Knight Transportation recruiter asking for money, you may be the target of a scam.
An individual going by the name of Larry Davis has been soliciting prospective drivers and requesting several hundred dollar to be placed with a trainer.
Knight Transportation has said that they do not employ this individual, nor do they require...
Are Trucking Companies Creating a Two-Class System?
One of the hot topics of discussion at the ACS/TCA annual Recruiting and Retention Conference this year was regarding the high turnover rate for drivers, topping out at 100% or more quarterly. Naturally, with rates this high, fleet managers and executives are concerned about how they can keep drivers satisfied enough to stick around.
One problem brought to light at...
Truck Driver Flashes Lights to Warn Others of Speed Trap, Receives Ticket and Beats it.
A commercial log hauler was issued a $260 ticket for flashing his lights to alert an oncoming vehicle of a highway speed trap on US-140 in Oregon.
After noticing highway patrol behind him, Chris Hill, flashed his lights to warn an oncoming UPS truck that there was a radar wielding highway officer nearby.
The officer swiftly pulled over the driver and...