Carriers Seek Ways to Combat Truck Driver Shortage

November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The driver shortage remains a top concern for private fleets and for-hire carriers alike. The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) called the driver shortage a “chronic problem” in its 2012 Benchmarking Survey, and the American Trucking Research Institute’s (ATRI) 2012 “Critical Issues” survey said the driver shortage placed fourth on the list of top industry concerns, [Read more...]

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New Idling Regulations to Take Effect in 2012

January 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Jurisdictions nationwide are continuing to add idling regulations, and in an effort to create greater uniformity for drivers, several states are considering statewide regulations versus individual county or city regulations. [Read more...]

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Stay Current on Snow and Ice Removal Laws

January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As winter weather comes calling, drivers in certain regions of the country are bound to have snow and ice buildup on their vehicles. Not only can that snow and ice dislodge during transit, damaging vehicles or injuring drivers, it could also mean drivers can face state fines. [Read more...]

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ATRI Updates Truck Idling Regulation List

July 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has recently updated its comprehensive list of idling regulations for U.S. states. You may access and download the full list as well as a foldable cab card for free by clicking here. The ATRI is a leading industry research organization. [Read more...]

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