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The Trucking Industry Lets Down Driver in Humboldt Crash

A tragic collision involving a bus with a junior hockey team and a tractor trailer took 16 lives. The contrite driver pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing – but should he shoulder all of the blame? Blog commentary by Equipment Editor Jim Park.

NTSB's 'Most Wanted' Highlights Distracted and Impaired Driving, Truck Speed Limiters

Eight of the ten issues listed in the NTSB's Most Wanted List of transportation safety improvements touch on the trucking industry is one way or another.

Trucker Declared Imminent Hazard After Killing 2 Pedestrians

Ohio-licensed truck driver Doug A. Jones has been declared an imminent hazard to public safety by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after fatally striking two people with his truck.

FMCSA Keeping Sights on Hours-of-Service Reform, New Safety Rating System

At TRB meeting, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials discussed the agency's goals for the new year, highlighting hours-of-service reform and a new safety rating system. Blog commentary by Executive Editor David Cullen.

Wirelessly Detect Obstacles with Sensestat

Rear View Safety’s RVS-125 Sensestat Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor features simple and quick installation.

Bulk Hauler Boosts Driver Wellness

Highway Transport is is now utilizing the newly enhanced gamification experience in the Rolling Strong driver wellness platform to promote driver awareness of meeting wellness objectives and to make better lifestyle choices.

High Schoolers See the Road From a Truck Driver’s Point of View

Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) are teaching driver’s education students about truck safety through interactive demonstrations at 25 high schools in Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware.

Easy Money: Driver Bonuses, Safety Go Hand-In-Hand at Vascor Transport

How one Kentucky fleet leveraged new technology to boost safety and driver pay.

ERoad Supports Truckers Against Trafficking

ERoad is continuing its support of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) and the organization’s ongoing effort to train truck drivers to help fight human trafficking and save its victims.

GiraffeG4 Warns Drivers of Low Clearance

The GiraffeG4 system offers drivers overhead protection by measuring the height of an upcoming low-clearance obstacle.