With research showing that distraction-related deaths accounted for 16% of all traffic fatalities in 2009, this issue is once again high on the agenda of the US Transportation Department. “U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has declared war on driver distraction, with much of the focus on weaning Americans off texting and other cell-phone use while behind the wheel.” More »
Safety boots aren't the most relaxing footwear on a long drive, or when popping into a roadside café. Now there's an alternative for truckers who might run afoul of OSHA foot risk regulations More »
Truckers are often negatively stereotyped, but the reality is that many car drivers still don't treat the big rigs with enough respect on the road. A new video: "Sharing the Road Safely with Commercial Vehicles" asks: Do you know how to drive along with trucks? More »
California legislators are debating a bill that would which would mandate the use of remote-stopping devices for vehicles transporting hazardous materials, but there are glitches. More »
As part of a nationwide safety drive, the North Carolina Highway Patrol and the U.S. DOT are conducting a check blitz of truckers and their trucks at inspection stations along state highways. More »
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