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Professional Drivers - Featured articles:For mayor Bloomberg, "taxicab technology systems" are a no-brainer. For many New York cabbies they're an attack on their privacy and on their pocketbook More »
3-wheel taxis and an "anti traffic jam bonus" for home workers are amongst the ideas offered as solutions to Dutch traffic congestion More »
The crackdown on airline passenger carry-on items such as cosmetics, lip balm and water bottles is hogging the news, but the real work of transportation security is cranking away in the background. EyeForTransport's upcoming North American Cargo Security Forum in Washington is an example More »
When it comes to drivers, the biggest concern of British fleet managers is how their behind-the-wheel employees impact their company's reputation More »
Rail may be cheaper than truck, says Ontario Trucking Association President David Bradley, but it can't match the service, and truckers do pay their fair share. More »
Professional Drivers - Other links:
U.S. company provides computerized access to driving records, criminal records, employment histories, auto claims information, etc. for pre-employment screening and insurance underwriting.
Logistics World's virtual library on trucking offers the ability to search for links in unusual ways: by U.S. state, by graphics, and by transportation acronyms.
This needs assessment conducted by Transport Canada and the Canadian Trucking Alliance examines the current status of e-commerce adoption in the Canadian trucking industry and documents successful practices and barriers encountered by Canadian firms already using these technologies.
This site provides information about environmental compliance requirements at trucking and vehicle maintenance facilities in the USA.
1999 report summarizes the findings of the investigation on ITS in the motor carrier arena, from a total systems approach involving all stakeholders.
Comprehensive list of truck and trailer manufacturers in several countries.
The National Driver Register (NDR) is a computerized database of information about drivers who have had their licenses revoked or suspended, or who have been convicted of serious traffic violations such as driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs
The Motor Carrier Transportation Division (MCTD) issues single-trip and annual variance permits for overweight, over-height, over-width, over-length, and other unusual truck loads.
The ITS/CVO Technology Truck is a demonstration facility and classroom on wheels designed to demonstrate, educate, and inform state regulatory agencies, key decision-makers and motor carrier communities about the Intelligent Transportation Systems program.
U.S. driver has a page with several dozen essays and stories, as well as links to other trucking resources.
Giant portal site of trucking links and resources.
U.S. based firm offers a free information service carriers can use to locate towing companies, mobile repair services, truck repair shops, trailer repair shops, truck friendly motels, emergency services, and other services when needed.
U.S. State milepost guides, with truck and trailer services, accident zones, oversize and weight regulations, radio stations, rest areas, parking areas, and local advertisements. Also has access to state regulations in PDF format.
Issues, news, and support for drivers.
