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An important two-lane freight corridor, U.S. 83 serves about 5,000 commercial trucks every day and is a favored route for agricultural supplies. Around US 83 is where over 40% of the state's agricultural exports are generated. Kansas, which ranks sixth in the nation...

I-70 (Interstate 70) is Missouri's most vital transportation corridor, connecting the state's two key cities and transporting more rural daily traffic than any other road. The 260 miles of I-70 across Missouri have been a driver of economic development and prosperity,...

In order to better safeguard drivers and passengers in light vehicles in case of a rear underride crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has concluded a rule that brings two truck standards for rear underride guards up to date. When the frontside of...

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union and safety advocacy groups challenged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's successful defense of changes to the trucking hours-of-service (HOS) regulations implemented two years ago, claiming the changes...

It’s critical for large truck drivers to stay alert on the road, as large trucks are more challenging to maneuver, take longer to stop, and could cause life-threatening injuries in an accident. To remain in top driving form, truckers must get adequate restful sleep....

Brakes are an essential safety component on large trucks,made even more important because of their enormous size. Drivers, pedestrians, and other road users are seriously at risk when a truck fails to stop on time.  When a truck's brakes malfunction, the driver may...

The U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the initial round of data it has gathered through its Standing General Order issued last year. The initial associated reports summing up this information were also released as part of the Department...

For trucking companies, in-cab cameras or dash cams can have many advantages, including enhanced safety through improved driver instruction, protection against legal claims, and potential insurance savings. However, some truck drivers may be apprehensive about dash...

Although it is commonly known that the trucking industry is now experiencing a workforce deficit, did you realize that it is also experiencing another kind of scarcity that is equally concerning? No place to park The trucking industry is presently experiencing a...

Commuters on major highways have long been worried for their safety when sharing the road with an 18-wheeler or other big truck. Part of the fear comes from tired or impaired truck drivers behind the wheel of semis on the road with you. That fear is well founded as...