FMCSA group eyes sleep apnea regs
One recommendation would require all drivers with a body mass index measurement of 35 or higher to be tested for sleep apnea.02.07.12
| Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks were using the same brake component that affected production of Navistar and Volvo Group trucks. 02.07.12
| The reopened lane of I-40 West is near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. 02.07.12
| The Peterbilt 587 SmartWay conventional tractor won in the heavy-duty division. 02.07.12
| The state is seeking to get approval for tolling under a pilot program administered by the Federal Highway Administration. Allen Smith
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Flying high, running low: Friday Channel 19 news round-up
February 3, 2012
Big birds to fly by truckWriting on the New York Times blog yesterday, Matthew L. Wald delivered a little unexpected news about a flock of young whooping cranes currently settled ...
Downtime pursuits: More road music from Tennessee
February 1, 2012
Tony Justice moving down the roadFirst up, Allen Smith over at AsktheTrucker.com reports Tony Justice (featured in the blog here and here and last month in Truckers News) will be ...
Jason’s Law: Time for action is now
November 10, 2011
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works unanimously approved a two-year transportation authorization bill (S. 1813, or MAP-21) extending current funding levels and making other enhancements that could ...
Two calls this week highlight driver advocacy efforts in D.C.
November 2, 2011
Scott Grenerth with Trucking Solutions Group today
Those of you who've read this blog with any regularity are probably well familiar with Fikes-leased owner-operator Scott Grenerth (pictured with a new ...
Tony Justice among performers Saturday at driver convention
October 13, 2011
I'm excited about seeing East Tennessee-based B&B Transport driver and songwriter Tony Justice make his driver-event debut Saturday at the Truck Driver Social Media Convention in Tunica, Miss., on Saturday. ...
Oct. 15: Truck Driver Social Media Convention
October 13, 2011
The first Truck Driver Social Media Convention will be held Saturday in Tunica, Miss.
Channel 19 news round-up: flooding, radio, TSE, petition…
September 1, 2011
Vid tour through I-680 flood damage
As Missouri River floodwaters receded from flood stage this month after a long summer of high water, Iowa DOT officials finally got a look at ...
Electrification of truck stop spaces revives
August 30, 2011
As fuel prices spiked in 2007-08, a large majority of truckers' anti-idling interest was focused on dedicated auxiliary power units, which market expanded dramatically with a profusion of new manufacturers. ...
Overdrive editor to discuss electrification
August 23, 2011
Truth About Trucking Live show will focus on trend to power up at truck stops Sept. 1.
Bank robbery: The things some will do for health care
June 23, 2011
Perhaps you've heard this story already -- desperate for something he thinks is totally out of his financial range, man does something over-the-top, creating a national media circus along the ...
