Truckers have been exposed to unfair working conditions ever since the demand for job positions increased significantly in the past years. While in the beginning, the shortage of drivers was the biggest concern for the industry, today it is topped by the long service hours, the lack of safety on the road, and even the …
Self-driving vehicles are the hottest topic in the auto industry now that electric vehicles are losing their sparkle as they enter the mass market. We’ve been talking about self-driving cars quite often in the past months, yet we failed to pay much attention to self-driving trucks. And that might have been a mistake because (surprise, …
Excitement and adrenaline is always expected when we watch the NASCAR races. We never think about how the cars got there. It would certainly be a distraction and waste of time. But if you think about it now, would you say you have seen a NASCAR car on the road from Tennessee to Texas? No. …
Our devices are smarter and more interconnected than ever before, making our lives impossible without them. Our computers can control our air conditioners, our smartphones can set our coffee makers, our watches can track our health data. The Internet of Things (IoT) is invading industries beyond retail or health care. Transportation and logistics are the …
As the trucking industry enters the era of connectivity, it is also facing increasing cybersecurity risks. Every new high-tech in-vehicle gadget becomes a potential target for hackers who, just like the industry, are getting more sophisticated and highly connected. Cybersecurity for Trucks The benefits Needless to say, technology has been one of the main reasons …
Independent truckers are rising against proposed regulation affecting their vehicles and work routines. The federal government wants to force lower highway speeds on trucks, buses, and other large vehicles. The proposal for the regulation was released end of August by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). …
Some may have been dreaming of becoming a truck driver since kindergarten. Others steer towards this profession later in life. After years of working in a job that doesn’t satisfy them. Therefore deciding to change careers and become a truck driver. How to become a truck driver? While everyone has the right to dream of …
Negotiating your car shipping deal doesn’t necessarily mean you will always get what you want for the lowest possible price. Remember, both sides should conclude the negotiations feeling comfortable and happy with the agreement. For a moment, put yourself in the car shipper’s shoes. At some point in our lives, we’ve all been there. Remember …
With summer here the number of heatstroke deaths is quickly adding up. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data from 1998 to 2014, 636 deaths from heatstroke have happened. 53% of the cases happened because a child was forgotten inside the car. 29% because the child was playing around an unattended vehicle. …
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