Ford may let drivers download a better car!
Ford’s SYNC system is at the cutting edge of what is becoming an increasingly important and competitive area for the automotive industry. SYNC is built on the Windows Embedded Automotive platform and is described as “... a factory-installed, fully integrated in-car communications and entertainment system that allows drivers to combine their digital lifestyles with their life on the road.”
How to become a New York Taxi Driver
Over the coming months we will be running a series of articles on different driving jobs around the world, and the various requirements you will need to meet to qualify for these jobs. In this article we are looking at the job of the New York City Taxi Driver.
Drivers software to help route planning
To help drivers get from A to B more quickly and efficiently, Software Engineers are developing programs based on mimicking the ‘swarm’ behavior of insects such as ants and bees.
Driver Certificate in Professional Competence (CPC) - what, who, when, where and why?
The Driver CPC applies to all LGV (large goods vehicle) and PCV (passenger carrying vehicle) drivers across the European Union. It is designed for both new drivers in these categories and also as a form of continuing professional development for existing drivers. It is now a legal requirement to undergo continual training in order to hold a Driver CPC.
Transportation job numbers double
While other employment sectors are still struggling to find their way out of recession and job losses, the transportation industry seems to be going full throttle - so to speak! According to the Commercial Carrier Journal “The for-hire trucking industry continued to add jobs in July even as the overall U.S. economy lost (them) ... since the beginning of March, trucking companies have added 13,000 jobs”
Truck driving jobs on the increase?
Is the trucking industry in the U.S. finally turning a corner? Are truck driving jobs on the increase? With so much conflicting information out there we decided to conduct our own research into the subject. If you are looking for truck or other driving jobs you can check out our jobs section at http://jobs.drivers.com
The top 5 best paid driving jobs
Some jobs pay more because few can do them, some because few are willing to do them and some due to a combination of both. We decided to put together a list of the top 5 best paid driving jobs around the world, from Ice Road truckers in Alaska to convoy truck drivers in Iraq.
Top Tips for Airport Parking and Car Hire Insurance
We’ve scoured the Internet and come up with some great tips for you to use the next time you are thinking about using airport car parking facilities or buying car hire insurance.
Truck driving jobs in the United States
The U.S. trucking industry has been hit hard by the recent recession and is only starting to recover. There are even talks of a potential driver shortage due to an aging population of truckers coupled with the introduction of more stringent safety laws (resulting in many drivers losing their trucking licenses).
