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- Oct 23
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Traffic congestion means more trucks, growing economy
Traffic is as American as apple pie, and as more drivers hit the road each year – including commercial truck drivers – the traffic congestion in the United States is getting worse. Traffic congestion in the U.S. had actually decreased […]
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- Oct 15
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Penalties for hazardous violations increased to highlight importance of safety
All cargo transported by a commercial truck is important, but some of that cargo can be dangerous if not handled properly. In an effort to improve safety, the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently announced […]
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- Oct 09
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Importance of trained drivers with safe habits
America’s top commercial truck carriers are looking for drivers with professional CDL training, as well as common sense and understand the importance of safe driving. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 23 percent of all collisions in the United […]
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- Oct 01
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Reduction of redundant regulation should help trucking industry
The elimination of a requirement on commercial truck drivers should help the growing truck industry grow even faster. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration now requires that states and commercial truck drivers report an out-of-state traffic conviction to the truck […]
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- Jan 25
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Connecticut DMV links for Hazmat endorsement
Connecticut DMV links for Hazmat endorsement – application or renewal! https://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?A=805&Q=289306 The USA PATRIOT ACT requires all drivers who transport hazardous materials to undergo a security threat assessment. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has developed a program to implement this […]
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