Anthony Robles, a truck driver from Buckeye, Arizona, was recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association for his heroic act in saving the life of a man whose pickup truck crashed in front of him. The association named him a Highway Angel for his life-saving efforts. Robles is an employee of Hickman’s Family Farms based in […]
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According to a new study conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute, drivers have a strong preference for cameras that only face the road, but strongly disapprove of cameras that face them. The study titled “Issues and Opportunities With Driver-Facing Cameras” was released on Wednesday, April 12th, and highlights this as one of its primary
According to a recent study conducted by Simplex Group, while Texas has been ranked as the state with the worst traffic in the United States, and Rhode Island has the worst road infrastructure, Michigan has been found to be the safest state for truck drivers in the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) along with local agencies are making changes to their yearly spring weight restriction areas in order to preserve the condition of the roads. Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12th, weight restrictions will be removed from all state trunkline highways from the southern border of Michigan all the
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A new regulation is being pushed forward by federal agencies, which mandates the installation of automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) have collaborated on a proposal for a joint rule, which they have submitted to the White House for consideration.
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Recently, Mack Trucks made an announcement about their latest partnership with a NASCAR team, where they will be offering multiple trucks as a part of their collaboration. Mack Trucks declared on April 6 that they have entered into a three-year partnership agreement with 23XI Racing, a team co-owned by NBA icon Michael Jordan and Daytona
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New Mexico officials have passed a new law this week that mandates semi trucks to stay in the right lane for the most part. The legislation was introduced to regulate the movement of large vehicles on highways and limit their usage of the left lane. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lynn Lujan Grisham approved Senate Bill
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It’s all about the luxe details in this new custom build from ARI Legacy Sleepers. Recently, ARI Legacy Sleepers offered a glimpse of the new 2023 Volvo VNL with a 240″ ARI Legacy Custom Sleeper that they created for their loyal customers, Sarah and Larry Hendricks. The new truck, which has a 378″ WB, was showcased
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The dash cam footage of a truck driver’s journey takes viewers along for the ride as he enters a well-known sports and concert venue in Toronto. The video provides a unique perspective of the route that the truck driver takes while maneuvering his vehicle through the venue’s tunnels. This allows viewers to witness firsthand the
In May of last year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) held the International Roadcheck initiative, which involved inspecting and enforcing commercial motor vehicles. The results showed that out of the 59,026 inspections carried out, 21.1% or 12,456 commercial motor vehicles and 6.2% or 3,714 drivers were placed out of service. These figures were the
