- Iowa 80 - the World's Largest Truckstop Stacks on the Amenities
2015-08-04
If you are an over-the-road trucker, then I'm sure you've stayed in your share of motels,
hotels and rooms along the way. It goes with the lifestyle, and that's part of why you do what
you do. But if you ever get into Iowa and are driving down I-80, make sure to stop by the
largest truck stop on the face of the planet.
- Laws Slow
Self-Driving Truck Development
2014-11-20
Innovation frequently move faster than government. Whether it is the Federal Aviation
Administration blocking commercial use of drones or the Federal Communications Commission's
sluggish action on net neutrality, technology is moving at a blistering pace while the
government spends more money studying and debating regulations. Regardless of how self-driving
trucks may impact jobs and the economy, we can be sure the jobs of lobbyist and politicians are
secure.
- Trucker's Truths
- Worst Highways for Traffic
2014-09-09
Don't fall into the traffic traps of the busiest highways without being warned first. Here are
the worst highways for truckers in terms of frequent traffic problems—keep these in mind when a
job calls you to new territory.
- Big Trucks and Work Zones: A Dangerous
Mix
2013-04-23
State transportation departments throughout the country are gearing up for warm weather months
when highway construction projects ramp up and more motorists hit the highways and are issuing
announcements in conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-21) to get the
word out to drivers of the dangers of negotiating work zones.
- The Blame Game: CSA's Crash
Accountability Failings Cost Carriers Business
2013-03-22
Over a year ago, FMCSA shelved plans to make determinations on crash accountability in favor of
further study.
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber 2012
Highway Hero Award
2012-11-05
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is currently accepting nominations for their 2012
Highway Hero Award. Deadline for nominations is January 31, 2013. You can go to
http://www.goodeartrucktires.com to fill out a nomination form online.
- The Effect of Higher Pay for Truckers
and the Safety Programs
2012-06-18
One of the most important issues in the trucking industry is safety. From roadside truck checks
to patrolling the highway, the state patrol is always on the alert for any truck that may be
having safety problems. The trucking companies continually have safety classes and ways of
checking vehicles to make sure they are in tip-top condition.
- Looking at Lawsuits Regarding Mexican
Trucks on U.S. Highways
2012-05-31
On July 7, 2011, a North American Free Trade Agreement was signed, with little public notice,
to allow Mexican trucking companies to haul products on U.S. soil. This agreement is for a
period of three years and is related to a proposal presented in 2009.
- Trucking Jobs in Alaska
2012-05-03
You think you have it bad with driving problems, how would you like to drive your truck on 414
miles of gravel road through ice and heavy snow? That is what happens if you haul your load on
Alaska's Dalton Highway like Ice Road Truckers do.
- Bill Introduced to Place More Tax on Diesel
Fuel
2012-04-26
As if the price of diesel, repairs, taxes, insurance, and other things a trucker must pay is
not high enough, a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives to increase the diesel
fuel tax rate 6.3 cents per gallon.
- Are There Too Many Distraction in
Today's Big Rigs?
2012-04-03
Many of the new and used big Semi-tractors now have devices available that can be distracting
to the driver. There has been some talk of limiting what gadgets are allowed.
- Raising Gross Weight Limits on
Commercial Vehicles Proposed
2012-02-06
A bill that was recently introduced to congress includes a raising the weight limit for
commercial vehicles from 88,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds. This is an increase of 21 percent,
which has many civil engineers and lawmakers worried about the impact on current infrastructure.
- The Growing Problem of Cargo Theft
2011-11-08
In the good old days truck drivers might have to worry about weigh stations, speed traps, other
drivers not paying attention. Now, truck drivers have to worry about thieves stealing their
cargo.
- Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 due for period 7/1/11-6/30/12
2011-07-21
The Form mentioned is not yet available from IRS for e-filing purposes. Visit IRS website at
www.irs.gov for alternatives, details & instructions for Form 2290 delay for the period
indicated @ Trucking Tax Center
- Interstate 70 Proposed Ban on Trucks to Ease Peak Time Congestion
2011-03-21
Today, we're looking at the CO proposal for banning trucks from I-70 to ease congestion at peak
times: Summit County CO – legislators are considering a ban on trucking traffic during peak
times on the heavily congested I-70. During the ski season, the roads to and from the Front
Range create a traffic nightmare, and legislators, county and state officials fear it will cost
billions of dollars to put right.
- Do's and Don'ts of
Winter Driving
2011-01-15
Winter driving conditions force all of use to change our way of driving – this applies to
hardened veterans as well as newbie rookies suffering from white line fever. The recent spate of
bad weather which has hit the North East is not the last we are going to be seeing, but the
brutal tally of road deaths and injuries caused by the latest snow and ice storm should ram it
home to everyone – driving in winter is dangerous and you need to gear up.
- Time
Running Out on Truck Weight Limit Pilot
2010-12-12
The Obama administration has made trucking efficiency one of the government's priorities. A
pilot program adopted in Maine and Vermont allowed for weight limits to be increased from 80,000
to 100,000 pounds for interstate commerce. The bad news is that the legislation allowing for
this to happen is set to end on December 18th unless the Senate votes to extend the scheme.
- Teamsters Work to Keep Mexican Trucks Off US Highways
2007-08-29
The Teamsters Union went to court to keep Mexican trucks from entering the U.S. as part of the
NAFTA cross-border trucking program.