Trucking

Washington — The American Transportation Research Institute wants to hear from truckers and their employers about the use of onboard safety technologies. ATRI, which is...

Do you know how to ensure the cargo on your truck is properly secured?

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors placed 574 of the 4,021 trucks and buses they examined out of service for brake-related violations...

Lexington, KY — Spurred by the deaths of five tow truck operators who were struck by passing vehicles over the past decade, the Kentucky...

Washington — All employers must uphold an English language proficiency standard consistent with federal requirements when hiring foreign-born workers for positions requiring commercial motor...

Oklahoma City — A new Oklahoma law establishes a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard for workers in “safety-sensitive” jobs, effective Nov. 1. Under H.B. 3127,...

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration intends to study how truck drivers’ work schedules affect their fatigue levels and performance. In November, FMCSA...

Washington — Six House Republicans want the Department of Health and Human Services to remove “regulatory barriers” they believe have slowed the implementation of...

Greenbelt, MD — From May 12 to 14, inspectors across North America will examine braking systems, lights, tires and other components on commercial trucks...

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has further extended a temporary waiver permitting the use of paper certificates to verify that truck...