Recently lawmakers presented four bills that outlined proposals to raise money for repairing Michigan’s roads. One of the bills would create an unknown toll amount on bridges which were not named. Another bill would put a vehicle-miles-traveled tax on trucks weighing at lease 26,000 pounds. After hearing from Michigan residents,…
With the complexities involving a trucking accident most parties involved end up seeking assistance from a lawyer. Sure, accidents involving cars can be complicated but accidents involving trucks take the word “complicated” to a whole new level. Here are a few issues which lead to further complicating the process: Trucks…
The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Trucking Association are working together to crack down on distracted driving. The “Trooper in a Truck” program puts officers in a commercial vehicle’s cab, who then keep an eye out for distracted driving offenses. With distracted driving being a leading cause of traffic…
In Reno, Nev., the non-profit organization Truckers Against Trafficking taught law enforcement and truckers how to notice signs of human trafficking victims. Sponsored by the Nevada Trucking Association, the group taught more than 50 people how to spot suspicious activity. According to the Truckers Against Trafficking website, the organization has likely…
After California passed it, Oregon truckers are plotting a strategy as the cap-and-trade bill may come into fruition. This bill puts a cap on how much greenhouse gas is emitted into the atmosphere for a given region. Over time, these caps are tightened, leading to smaller amounts of emissions being…
Since May 31, 2019 PACCAR has recalled Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles along with certain 2020 Peterbilts numbered 520 and 579. According to the recall, the mirror glass may detach due to inadequate adhesion. This could result in the glass being a road hazard and cause reduced visibility for…
There is a driver shortage in the trucking industry and finding drug-free drivers could be adding to that issue, especially for those states who now allow the usage of marijuana. One of the main concerns in this industry is safety, and having unimpaired drivers is vital to that safety. The…
The Alliance for Driver Safety and Security (The Trucking Alliance), submitted a statement to Capital Hill regarding safety issues in the trucking industry. The statement included information involving; which companies and trucks should have ELDs, how drug tests are performed and keeping drug users off the roads, keeping the age…
Recently, Governor Ivey signed a bill that would allow individuals to move into the Trucking industry starting at the age of 19. Many have reservations about this decision, however, with the right kind of training and time put in to insure these new truck drivers are well equipped with knowledge…