It’s the middle of 2022 and it seems like the summer heat is sapping all the energy out of the air. I talked with a driver today who’s been stranded in the desert for a week trying to get his truck repaired. Another driver told me yesterday about a speed...
It’s that time of year again! Across the country, DOT officers, state troopers, and more are preparing for Operation Safe Driver Week. This is an international safety blitz organized by the CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance). The purpose is to focus on...
Quarter 2 started slow, but June hit a high mark for tickets. Almost half of the tickets our driver-members received this quarter came to us in just the last 30 days. Our team was up to the task, though. And our attorneys are already hard at work in courts across the...
Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder among CMV drivers. Drivers are especially at risk of developing sleep apnea because of other health factors, including unbalanced diet, inconsistent sleep patterns, and age. A study in 2002 showed that roughly 1/3 of truck...
Look out! May 17-19 is this year’s International Roadcheck Event. Local law enforcement and state DOT officers will be out in force to check drivers and their trucks for road safety and compliance. It’s always important to keep your equipment,...
