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FMCSA Proposes Driver Training Survey

November 7, 2014

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for more information about entry-level driver training, as part of its effort to craft a rule.

The agency is asking for comments on a plan to survey newly licensed drivers about the relationship between their training and their safety performance.

The survey will supplement other research the agency is conducting as it attempts to fulfill a congressional mandate to write a rule prescribing training requirements.

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Driver Fault?

Man Crashes Into The Back Of A Semi Truck, Media And Lawyers Blame Trucking Industry

One lawyer believes new trucking safety laws are required to prevent this from occurring again.

A 22-year-old boy was driving down I-696 when he crashed into the back of a semi truck. The boy’s car slid underneath the trailer, killing him on impact. Traffic was built up for miles and the driver of the car was rushed to hospital. [button link=”http://www.livetrucking.com/man-crashes-into-the-back-of-a-semi-truck-media-and-lawyers-blame-trucking-industry/” bg_color=”#000000″ border=”#000000″]Man Crashes Into the Back of Semi…[/button]

Election Discussions…

After Election, Obama Vows to Work With, and Without, Congress

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and PETER BAKERNOV. 5, 2014

WASHINGTON — President Obama shook off an electoral drubbing on Wednesday and said he was eager to find common ground with Republicans during the final two years of his presidency, but he swiftly defied their objections by vowing to bypass Congress and use his executive authority to change the nation’s immigration system.

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Travel Centers of America Honors Veterans…

TravelCenters of America Honors Veterans Who Are Also Truck Drivers with Free Meals on Veterans Day

Veterans with a CDL Eat Free November 11 at TA and Petro Full-Service Restaurants

November 04, 2014 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

WESTLAKE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® branded travel centers, invites all truck drivers who are also veterans of the United States armed services to enjoy a complimentary meal on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at any participating TA and Petro sit-down restaurant across the U.S. TA and Petro will be honoring the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have valiantly fought for our country. Veterans Day meals can be enjoyed at nearly 220 participating Iron Skillet®, Country Pride® and other full-service, home-style restaurants within TA and Petro Stopping Centers.

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Hours Of Service

Detention time’s impact on safety, productivity: ATRI wants carrier input

Overdrive Staff | November 03, 2014

The American Transportation Research Institute is looking for input from the trucking industry on the impact of detention time on safety and productivity.

ATRI says the survey seeks motor carrier input to evaluate the impact that shippers and receivers may have.

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