Truckers Face Adjustment Period As New FMCSA Rules Enacted
At the beginning of this month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enacted new regulations that commercial truck drivers are required to follow. These new rules were designed to improve safety among our nation’s highways. But a new report shows that some truckers might be struggling to come to grips with the latest stipulations. The… read more
Australian Study Shows 41% of Truckers Have Sleep Apnea
A new study conducted by Australian researchers focusing on the habits of truckers could have far reaching implications for the entire world. The most startling statistics that researchers uncovered involve the prevalence of the condition known as sleep apnea in long-haul Australian truckers. Published in the journal SLEEP, the results have shown that a whopping… read more
Federal Ban on Commercial Drivers Cell Phone Use
According to news sources, a ruling made by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently will soon take effect on January 3, 2012 and reportedly prohibit the use of hand held cell phone devices by commercial drivers while operating trucks. The new law stipulates that commercial truck drivers will face disciplinary actions if they operate… read more