News sources have reported that the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released important findings regarding the commercial trucking industry in the United States. ATRI included some recommendations on how carriers can increase the safety of truck on our roadways, as well as tips for drivers on what they can do to stay safe around larger vehicles. In the study, researcher obtained information on carrier performance and driver performance. They determined that truck driver behavior was a contributing factor in (read more)
Read MoreA semi-truck filled with Christmas trees tipped over on a Los Angeles freeway, blocking traffic for seven miles.
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03
Dec
2010
Trucker Still Accident-Free After 37 Years
A big rig truck driver was awarded for traveling 3 million miles without a single accident due to his cautiousness and strong safety practices.
Read MoreThe California Highway Patrol is improving freeway safety by increasing inspections and signage for truckers.
Read MoreThe California Highway Patrol reported 77,739 violations last year against semi-trailers at 16 inspection facilities. A truck inspection facility on Interstate 10 in San Gorgonio Pass in Banning caught the most attention for finding semi-trailers which broke safety violations in California. One in three vehicles were not allowed back onto the road due to safety errors after inspections by the station. The reputation of the station for catching unsafe trucks is so severe, many truck drivers wear a shirt that (read more)
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