I have transitioned from a OTR regional position to a local position. For the last 2 months I have been home every night. A situation popped up that I was unsure how to log. I’ve gotten a few differing answers so I’ll ask here. I worked local this week on Sun, mon and tues. this...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) has released information on the upcoming International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement campaign. The CVSA’s Roadcheck inspection effort will take place May 13 through May 15, 2025. During Roadcheck, law enforcement agencies throughout Canada, Mexico, and the United States will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, temporary sites,...
Any and all questions, concerns, and comments related to hauling gas have at it. If you want to just shoot the breeze that's cool too. Source link
Legislation introduced this week seeks to crack down on drug and human trafficking by testing out new non-intrusive inspection technology on trucks traveling through border ports of entry. On February 24, lawmakers introduced the Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful (CATCH) Fentanyl Act in both the House and Senate. “The CATCH Fentanyl Act would create a...
Arrived early for the pick up. The load wasn’t ready. Waited 6hrs at the shipper.The shipper closed in the middle of the night before the second shift. Called after hours and wrote emails letting them know won’t make it to the delivery appointment, not before the receiver closes. The receiver closes at 8:30 am and...
A new trucking terminal for a family owned trucking company will bring more than 100 jobs to Alabama soon. Trucking company Robbie D. Wood Inc. broke ground on their new trucking terminal in Saraland, Alabama on Wednesday, February 26th. According to Fox 10, the family owned and operated trucking company is based just outside of...
I was pondering something earlier today. How many many million mile city drivers do we have? At the current rate of the running I do, I estimate I passed that milestone about 3 years ago. Source link
Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that seeks to improve safety by funding more parking for large commercial trucks. On February 27, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost reintroduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act in an effort to combat the nationwide truck parking shortage. The bill would provide millions of dollars worth of funding to the U.S. Department...
My hours have been jacked up as a city driver at my current company, barely getting 40 hours plus late start times. Got a good opportunity at a job working for my local county as an equipment operator. Sweet hours 7-3:30 besides when the snow is falling. 14 paid holidays, vacation up to 5 weeks,...
A truck driver has been charged with multiple offenses after a wreck that killed a young boy while violating HOS rules. The July 2024 crash on Interstate 465 near Old US 31 in Indianapolis, Indiana in a construction zone. The crash killed 9-year-old Eamon Goodrich, injured his 5-year-old sister, and trapped his father, Chris, in...