Read the text of H. R. 756, which directs USDOT to study the amount of time drivers are forced to wait at loading docks and use the results to establish a max number of hours that drivers may be detained. without being compensated.
Petitions from ATA and other stakeholders are being considered in the rulemaking process that will determine if speed-limiting devices are required in CMVs.
A better economy and a bigger population are going to mean huge increases in the number of trucks and amount of freight needing to be moved across the US.
3161 donations are needed to match the 3161 miles Jazzy Jordan ran to raise awareness for the St. Christopher Fund, which assists truckers with medical needs.
One young girl's effort to raise awareness for professional drivers who can't afford medical care! *UPDATE: Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood blogs about Jazzy! Click for link*
A study by Atlas Ergonomics indicates that screening drivers before hiring can lead to a 7% reduction in lost work days and other benefits for carrier companies. Read more here.
The Commodity Flow Survey is a survey of shippers about their shipments – modes, distances, sizes, origins and destinations. Click here for links and more information.
A.W.A.K.E.'s sleep apnea survey is up and running! It checks the same things a DOT medical examiner will check and can give you a good idea if you're at risk.
