The pressure on the trucking industry to help satisfy America’s growing consumption increases every year. Between now and 2027, the amount of freight moved by trucks is expected to jump by 27 percent.
Driver Shortage Remains A Concern
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Brake Safety Week is Aug. 21-27
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 21-27 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is an annual commercial motor vehicle brake-safety inspection, enforcement and education initiative conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will conduct their usual North American Standard Level I and V Inspections and capture and report brake-related data to CVSA. The results will be released in the fall.
FMCSA May Take Extenuating Circumstances into Account for Random Testing in 2020
An enforcement notice posted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) addresses the difficulties that motor carriers may encounter during the COVID-19 pandemic as they manage their...
What are the Disqualifications that Would Prevent a Driver from Receiving Clearance in the Security Threat Assessment Process for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement?
Conviction of any of the following crimes will disqualify a driver from being eligible for a hazmat endorsement: Terrorism, Assault with intent to murder, Murder, Espionage, Sedition, Kidnapping or...
This NON-CDL truck could require the driver to have a CDL with a Tank endorsement to drive
FMCSA definition for “Tank Vehicle” for Tank Endorsement for CDL Tank vehicle means any commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks...
High Alert for Drivers Over July 4th Holiday
The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride but is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on the road. With the pandemic many people have been “shelter...
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
To keep families safe this Independence Day, law enforcement agencies will have increased enforcement focused on impaired driving during the 4th of July holiday period. Drinking and driving is a bad...
Cargo Theft and 4th of July
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Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the 4th of July Holiday
It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals and truck dealerships over the holidays. Thieves know that holiday weekends are a good opportunity for a successful theft as the possibility...
Navistar Appoints Persio V. Lisboa President And Chief Executive Officer
LISLE, Ill., June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Persio V. Lisboa president and chief executive...
Navistar Virtually Breaks Ground On San Antonio Manufacturing Facility, Slated To Begin Vehicle Production Early 2022
SAN ANTONIO, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), a leading maker of International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines and IC Bus® brand...