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How would you describe a manager's role in helping you with safety technologies?

Hey drivers, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the safety technology in our trucks. Specifically, please feel free to share your thoughts on the following - 1. Effectiveness – Have any of these safety features ever helped you avoid an accident or hazardous situation? 2. Distractions – Do any...

Hey drivers, I wanted to get your thoughts on safety technology in our trucks. With features like collision alerts, lane departure warnings, and in-cab monitoring becoming more common, I’m curious—how do these technologies impact your driving? Do they genuinely make you feel safer, or do they...

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling nearly 127,000 trucks due to faulty Bendix ECUs, which could impact critical safety systems like ABS, traction control, and collision mitigation. The issue stems from electrical noise affecting the ECU’s communication with trailers, particularly in trucks...

The Kentucky State Police are set to participate in Operation SafeDRIVE from November 18-20, focusing on promoting safer roads through stricter enforcement. This nationwide initiative targets speeding, impaired and distracted driving, and compliance with CMV regulations. Officers will be...

The NTSB is recommending that advanced safety systems like automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control be mandatory on all semi trucks after investigating a fatal crash caused by driver fatigue. What do you think—should this technology be required in all trucks? Would it help reduce...

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has advanced the Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act (H.R. 3356). This bill aims to modernize safety performance screening for motor carriers, including adding employment checks alongside preemployment checks. It also brings...

Hey everyone, this just came in—OSHA has fined W-L Construction nearly $175,000 after an investigation revealed they retaliated against a truck driver for raising safety concerns. The driver had refused to work beyond the Hours of Service (HOS) limits and reported issues with fatigue and...

Senator John Hickenlooper has sent a letter to the FMCSA urging stricter oversight of trucking companies, highlighting issues like unlicensed drivers and inadequate safety audits. He points to a recent fatal accident involving an unlicensed driver in Colorado as an example of the risks...

Federal programs aimed at improving safety along the country’s highways will receive a boost in funding, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently indicated. The agency announced that nearly $260 million will be provided for highway safety grants nationwide. The funding...

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Can anyone point me to where the FMCSA 30 minute rule says I have to make "Off Duty" a comment for a 30+ minute On Duty break? I can't find it, but the safety nazi days it needs to be so or it's a violation.

Who can relate to fingers & hands getting forcefully hit and pinched by Air Brake Pull/Push Knobs on the dash of trucks, and does anyone have any input on the injuries it can cause?

PrePass Safety Alliance has upgraded its safety Alerts system to include critical traffic warnings across the lower 48 states. As a result, the company said thousands of notifications will appear in-cab on the PrePass app. Drivers receive PrePass Alerts as they approach known high-risk areas...

But that’s not really lying as much as it’s misinformation. The big lie that is taught is the whole “Rock in the Stream” idea. In multiple discussions, it’s come up over and over again as being part of the Smith System of defensive driving. So let’s take a peek: I know a lot of drivers mock...

Hey all, Regarding the annual vehicle inspection, where can I get this done that will satisfy an FMCSA safety audit? Any help is much appreciated!

DENVER, Colo. – With winter officially getting underway next Monday, the Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Motor Carriers Association, are distributing a video to help educate truckers on the challenges and best practices for safely...

Retrac’s HighRise folding rear entry step is designed for safe, easy and efficient access to trailers and cargo areas. The HighRise includes a corrosion-resistant auto-stowing roller mechanism that helps prevent damage when backing up, and the intuitive counterbalance design helps keep the step...

Hi y'all, I have some questions for you about transporting beef for a research project. I'd love to hear all of your thoughts and expertise! I'm sorry if these are dumb questions, but I honestly have no clue how this system works and just want to learn more. Questions: 1) Do you ever have your...