Police in Georgia uncovered multiple violations on a truck driven by an under-21 year old who was previously placed out of service for operating interstate. In a June 16 social media post, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) detailed violations discovered by an officer during a CMV stop.“Just an FYI, none of these items ...more
A wrong-way motorist is in critical condition after being pushed off an elevated highway in Houston overnight. The accident happened on June 16th at 1:38 a.m. on the US 290 and Interstate 610 connecting ramp. According to ABC 13 News, the wrong way motorist was likely leaving the downtown area when she entered the freeway going ...more
UPS workers are planning a work stoppage in coming weeks amid Teamster-led contract negotiations. Ninety-seven percent of Teamster members voted to approve a strike that could start as early as August 1, 2023, the group announced on Friday.The Teamsters represent 340,000 UPS workers nationwide. If the strike were to occur, it would be the largest ...more
A motorist was injured by a piece of rebar that fell off of a flatbed trailer in Texas earlier this week. The incident happened on June 13th in Richardson, Texas at around 1 p.m. on U.S. Highway 75/Central Expressway. According to NBC DFW, Briana Reed was heading south on Central Expressway and was passing under the ...more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is now offering a free Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) monitoring service that will let drivers know of any changes made to their safety record. The FMCSA recently announced that drivers only can sign up for an optional, free monitoring service that will send an email to a driver ...more
An Irish truck driver says his company discriminated against him after firing him for pooping in a loading bay. 72-year-old trucker Rick Riordan was at a job when he was hit by a bout of “urgent diarrhea.” The driver, who was at a client’s facility at the time, ended up defecating in the loading bay ...more
The time it takes to recharge a Class 8 truck is a concern to some commenters. (Daimler Truck North America) Trucking and industry stakeholders have warned the Environmental Protection Agency that high vehicle costs and limited charging infrastructure are obstacles to aggressive plans that government agencies have set for rollout of electric vehicle technology, even ...more
Containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on June 6. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg News) After nearly a year of negotiations and with help from the Department of Labor, a tentative six-year agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association and the 22,000-member International Longshore and Warehouse Union. The agreement signals an end to ...more
Truck drivers emphasized predictable pay and better home time as high priorities in the survey. (Veronica538/Wikicommons The number of truck drivers looking to jump to a different carrier has been decreasing since last year, but that hasn’t stopped recruiters from pursuing them, according to a recent survey. The Spring 2023 Driver Survey found that just ...more
