Truckers driving over the Interstate 15 freight corridor in Utah may not realize lane closures were minimized to several hours instead of days when a new 550-ton bridge slid into place using dish soap, hydraulic jacks and technical skill.
August 1, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel
The Glider Truck Is Gone, but Not Forgotten
In its heyday, Fitzgerald Glider Kits was the nation’s top glider truck manufacturer, building and selling thousands of the new truck cab bodies powered by older rebuilt engines.
July 28, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety
New Rule to Thwart Railroad Efforts to Cut Train Crews
OMAHA, Neb. — Railroads will be required to maintain two-person crews under a new rule announced July 27 that will thwart industry efforts to cut crews down to one person.
July 27, 2022GovernmentBusinessSafety
FMCSA Accepting Carrier Applications for Apprenticeship Driver Pilot
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as of July 26 is accepting applications from motor carriers interested in participating in the agency’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for 18- to 20-year-old truck drivers to operate interstate.
July 26, 2022GovernmentBusinessSafety
Researchers to Study Truck Parking in Iowa, Wisconsin
Researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), the University of Wisconsin-Madison and ParkUnload are conducting a truck parking pilot study to better understand how truck drivers use existing parking spaces and to test the benefits of using a mobile parking app.
July 26, 2022EquipmentSafety
Maine’s Alan Paradis on NTDC: ‘I’m Alive to Do It’
As he battled cancer during the pandemic, Alan Paradis' friends and colleagues insisted that he compete in Maine’s truck safety tournament. It proved to be sage advice.
July 26, 2022GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
US House Passes Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill
Legislation that would fund federal transportation programs in fiscal 2023 was recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives.
July 25, 2022GovernmentEquipmentSafety
PHMSA Seeks Input on Possible Shift From Paper to Electronic Communication
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking input on the advisability of using electronic communication as an alternative to the agency’s current paper documentation requirements for hazard communication.
July 25, 2022BusinessTechnologySafety
Fleets Turn to In-Cab Driver Coaching to Boost Safety Through Instant Feedback
With the latest advances in onboard video and artificial intelligence, more fleets are implementing in-cab driver coaching to help reinforce safe driving habits, prevent crashes and enhance drivers’ overall performance.
July 25, 2022BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Bridgestone, Pilot Partner on Fleet Tire Intelligence Program
Bridgestone Americas and Pilot Co. announced select travel center locations will offer Bridgestone Fleet Care mobility solutions to provide actionable fleet tire intelligence.
July 25, 2022