Darned if you do, darned if you don’t

The recent $462 million verdict against Wabash National in a trailer equipment case underscores the complex interplay between regulatory agencies, the judicial system, and the challenges faced by manufacturers and carriers in the transportation industry. The trailer involved in the accident was constructed nearly two decades ago and was deemed compliant with the National Highway
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Safety on the Road

For a lot of truck drivers, life is a highway. It’s cross-country, miles of asphalt, and lousy food at truck stops. There are also short nights at junky hotels or the mattress in your cab. It also offers a sense of freedom as it’s you and your rig, being one with the road. Being a
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Surviving Your First Year In The Industry As A New Trucker

Regardless of the industry, starting a new job is always a challenge. And it gets even tougher when it involves operating heavy machinery. So, if you’re venturing into the world of hauling trailers, congratulations on taking the giant leap into an exciting new career! Now that you’re all set to tackle trucking assignments, it’s important
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Keeping Your Truck Germ-Free and Tidy During the Pandemic

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the nation, the need to stay safe and sanitized becomes even greater. In these uncertain times, truckers are tasked with the daily delivery of groceries, medical supplies and other essential products around the country. Truckers have to drive countless hours every day mostly locked up
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Common Safety Issues in the Transportation Industry

Even as there are newer and faster methods of transport, the trucking industry is seeing monumental growth and remains the major means of moving goods state-to-state in the US. In fact, over 70% of goods are transported by trucks to their final destination. However, this growth in the trucking industry hasn’t come without challenges. In
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Top 5 Reasons for Truck Driving Accidents

When it comes to hauling cargo, it seems like everyone else on the road is “trying to get you.” If you’ve ever thought that, then you’re not far off. The reality is that 81% of tractor trailer accidents are caused by the passenger vehicle’s driver, and not the trucker. Since we can’t control what other
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27 Truck Driver Safety Tips and Tricks

Every trucker knows the importance of the official safety checklist: tires, lights, brakes, mirrors, reflectors, and more. It’s something that gets done and needs checking before every haul. Though in today’s world, that’s simply not enough. So, in lieu of that, here are 27 tips and tricks for truck driver safety:
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Intellistop improves driver safety through ideal design

Some of the largest American transportation and safety organizations are now realizing the value of including a pulsing brake light on vehicles. Atop the list is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), and the American Trucking Association (ATA). If you did not know, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Intellistop leads way to next great vehicle safety device

Over the last 100+ years, automobile safety has set some major milestones. Even before Ford’s Model T in 1908, we were already improving safety for the world’s most dangerous sport...
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