ORLANDO, Fla. — Miguel “Mikey” Corral, a FedEx Freight driver making his second appearance at a National Truck Driving Championship, intends to be repetitive and consistent during the next few days of competition.
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ATRI Produces First Findings for Younger Driver Assessment Tool
The American Transportation Research Institute has released preliminary findings on a tool assessing whether young people’s characteristics could indicate if they would make good truck drivers.
August 9, 201710th Anniversary of Bridge Collapse Offers Glimpse at Infrastructure Repair
This month marks the 10th anniversary of a deadly bridge collapse in Minnesota, which shaped one of the earliest conversations about structurally deficient bridges and the significant funding needed to fix or replace infrastructure nationwide.
August 9, 2017Cargo Thefts Decline Sharply in Second Quarter, but $17.2 Million Worth of Freight Still Stolen
Thieves stole $17.2 million worth of cargo in the United States and Canada during the second quarter of 2017, down from $35.1 million in the year-ago period, data tracking firm CargoNet reported.
August 9, 2017Safety Inspectors Examine Fraudulent Documents, Brush Up on Hazmat Rules
ORLANDO, Fla. — As the quality of fake licenses and other documents continues to improve, law enforcement officers must keep up to spot the frauds, a safety expert told a group of inspectors at their annual competition.
August 8, 2017Illinois Community College Adds CDL Classes to Fill Growing Demand for Truck Drivers
Sauk Valley Community College in Illinois is ramping up its commercial driver’s license training, adding classes to funnel more workers into the region’s top-growing occupation.
August 8, 2017Analysis: In Brazil, Highway Robbery Is a Growth Industry
Forget Blackbeard and the Amazon River pirates. Some of the most fearsome and efficient New World predators these days navigate the asphalt.
August 7, 2017Senate Confirms Sumwalt for NTSB Chairmanship
Robert Sumwalt will serve as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board after the Senate confirmed him to the post Aug. 3.
August 7, 2017ATA Leaders Express Support for ‘Super Bowl of Safety’ Competitors
The 428 commercial drivers taking part this year in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships embody the commitment to safety promoted across the industry, said Kevin Burch, the chairman of American Trucking Associations.
August 7, 2017FMCSA Takes a Step Closer to Removing Exemption Requirement for Diabetic Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken another step toward removal of a requirement that all drivers with insulin-treated diabetes seek a formal exemption to be allowed behind the wheel.
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