
The FMCSA declared a Nevada-licensed commercial driver to be an imminent hazard to public safety, ordering him to cease operation of any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce.
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Insurance is one of those things you may not really think about until your business needs it. That is, unless you’re facing skyrocketing premiums or, worse, shrinking access to coverage itself, which is what’s happening to truck fleets.
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The Women In Trucking Association is seeking nominations for its inaugural Women In Trucking Female Driver of the Year award.
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Understanding the operational factors that boost -- or degrade -- braking performance is critical for reliable, safe stops on the road.
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Winter is hard on vehicle systems. And wheel ends are no exception. Here are some tips to keep truck brakes in good working condition when cold, snow, and ice are the order of the day.
Read More →Convincing drivers that camera/monitor systems are at least as good as, if not better than, traditional mirrors will probably take no more than a few hours of driving with them. That was Equipment Editor Jim Park's experience with MirrorEye. But he's still not convinced there’s any real need to abandon silvered glass.
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An Ohio commercial driver was declared an imminent hazard following an on-duty collision that killed two people and an off-duty crash two weeks later, both while driving under the influence.
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If Stoneridge’s MirrorEye system is any indication, the transition from conventional mirrors to a camera monitor system may be easier and safer than you think.
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There are few things better for you than a good night’s rest and a recent study has found that providing drivers with a sleep apnea treatment program could be good for your fleet’s bottom line as well.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking public comment about possibly permitting camera-based rear visibility systems to be used as an alternative to inside and outside rearview mirrors on heavy-duty vehicles.
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