The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will begin Jan. 6, 2020. This online and secure database gives real-time information about CDL holder’s alcohol and drug violations. Owner-operators must register in the Clearinghouse and is required to work with a third party to manage drug and alcohol…
Comfort Motion Global has been working with commercial vehicle suppliers and carriers to deliver its Motion Seating Technology to commercial vehicles. With driver fatigue being brought into the spotlight more and more these days, Comfort Motion Global wants to help find a solution. This new proprietary motion seat technology gives…
Tesla has a new patent application showing its own semi-truck seat suspension design. Truckers can relate some of their health issues to the uncomfortable seats they have to sit in for long periods of time. Tesla has designed a large centered seat with its own suspension technology to hopefully make…
Out of the University of Minnesota Morris campus, a research team has found that when a carrier has a mandated treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) they saved on medical insurance costs. They concluded their research by showing the savings of $441 per month per driver who accepted treatment for…
The American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) has partnered with CDL Meals to bring healthier meals to drivers. CDL Meals offers chef-made organic meals to those on the road who want to lead a healthier lifestyle and get away from gas station fast food. The AAOO is a nationwide organization…
John N. John, a family-owned transportation company out of Crowley, Louisiana, has launched a new, and very visible, campaign supporting breast cancer awareness. Unveiled at the beginning of October, breast cancer awareness month, the bright-pink fleet will be out on the roads raising awareness and money for this disease. Supported…
Mobil Delvac and PEDIGREE are teaming up to launch “Mutts4Trucks”. This campaign pairs professional drivers with shelter dogs to make a positive impact on the mental and physical well-being of truckers. It will also show the many benefits of adopting shelter dogs. This job can hand out long and lonely…
Everyone stresses out about something. As a truck driver there are many factors that can cause us stress, like being away from home, missing our families, traffic, and many other things. Here are some ways to help reduce stress in our industry: Stop, move, and stretch. Even if you can’t…
Retired Air Force Veteran and Class A commercial vehicle driver, Tracy Moore has completed his new book “A Trucker’s Guide to Weight Loss and Control”. This book follows the author on his journey to a healthier lifestyle while being a long haul trucker. Inside is a easy to follow guide…
These days, there are quite a few employers out there who are concerned about the health of their employees and are promoting wellness in their business. This is taking place within the trucking company and it is a good thing for drivers. In a business that needs to move fast…