Sleep Apnea can be a silent killer and is a disease that is prevalent among over-the-road truck drivers. And although the sleep disorder is easily treated many truck drivers avoid diagnosis and treatment for fear of losing their job. However, truck drivers who may suffer from the disorder may need to address ... continue reading »

                A line of cars, following one another in close formation, piloted automatically while drivers check their email on a smart phone, watch TV, leisurely enjoy a meal or even read a book. This is the image that comes to mind when picturing the world of self-driving cars. Self-driving vehicles are those in ... continue reading »

                Sleep disorders in commercial truck drivers has been an issue of interest by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for many years, and it’s becoming increasingly apparent that FMCSA will make some move to require truck drivers to be screened for sleep apnea in the not too distant future. While the disorder ... continue reading »

                The image most people carry in their minds of those in the trucking industry, and especially of a typical truck driver, is male. As a result, women who want to enter the industry are likely to encounter obstacles that men do not. One of the fastest growing associations in the trucking industry, ... continue reading »

                Drowsiness is the truck driver’s number one nemesis. More than 90% of long-haul truck accidents are caused by human error– the vast majority confirmed to be fatigue related. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsiness is the primary factor in 100,000 police-reported crashes annually, resulting in 76,000 injuries ... continue reading »

                It’s a trend that has many in the trucking industry frightened: State lawmakers across the country have either already raised speed limits on some highways or are contemplating allowing vehicles to travel at higher rates of speed. Here are some of the most recent developments in speed limit changes: – The Texas ... continue reading »