Mercedes-Benz recently showed off a futuristic truck that sets the bar for what is anticipated to be sold in the next decade. The truck is absolutely beautiful and contains technology that permits the truck to drive itself on the highways. The technology includes radar and Read More
In commuter traffic this morning on Highway 225 in Pasadena a big rig and a passenger car crashed. According to reports, the Pasadena Police Department indicated that two people were in the car that was struck and one of them died.The other occupant of the Read More
Truck driver fatigue has been the subject of numerous studies over the last three decades. The DOT has struggled to balance the need to move goods across the country in a timely manner and protecting the motoring public from unnecessary truck accidents. The number of Read More
Recently, authorities in the state of Nebraska decided to have unannounced truck inspections. The site selected was located in South Sioux City. The results were astounding to say the least. The state patrol found more than 99 violations and 10 commercial vehicles were taken off Read More
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are approximately 5 million bus and truck drivers that share the road with an estimated 250 million motorists. With so many individuals on the road at any given time, and some vehicles carrying multiple passengers, it Read More
For commercial drivers (CDL), there is a great deal of educational resources on how to drive large vehicles (which often weigh more than 10,000 lbs), as well as what to do while on the road; such as taking plenty of rest stops and obeying all Read More