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Truckers Raise Concerns Over Illegal Immigrants Holding Commercial Licenses Truck drivers are expressing serious concerns regarding illegal immigrants being issued commercial driver’s licenses. They argue that the loosening of licensing standards amidst a national driver shortage has led to a signif
Mental Health Campaign Launches in El Paso Trucking Industry EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A new initiative called “No Load is Too Heavy to Share” was introduced on Wednesday, October 29, to highlight the significance of mental health in the trucking sector. The campaign was announced by Emergence Health
About 25% of truck drivers older than 54 are diabetic, according to TrueLifeCare. (Shutterstock) December 4, 2020 4:45 PM, EST [Stay informed about transportation news: Subscribe to TTNews.] Richard Hall’s Surprising Diagnosis Approximately nine years ago, long-haul truck driver Richard Hall from Ca
CEDAR CITY, Utah (KUTV) — A new emergency plan from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation has put a temporary hold on the issuance and renewal of commercial driver’s licenses nationwide. As a result, states are required to review their licensing systems, leaving many lawful non-citizens uncertain abo
Following a distressing call to the Michigan police, a group of unexpected heroes rallied to assist. This event unfolded in April 2018, when Detroit officials were alerted to a man who threatened to leap from an overpass onto a freeway. 13 Truckers Create a ‘Safety Net’ to Help Save a Man from Suici
Hair Samples for Drug Testing: A Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions A recent proposal to include hair samples in drug testing for a federal database has elicited diverse opinions from both executives and drivers. Public Commentary Invited by FMCSA The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Health Challenges in OTR Trucking In the rapidly moving world of over-the-road (OTR) trucking, many drivers depend on convenient food options, such as microwave meals and processed snacks from fueling stations. Although these foods save time, they often lack essential nutrients like vitamins, minera
Health Issues Among Indian Truck Drivers: A Study The trucking sector is vital for India’s economic development, yet the demanding nature of truck driving adversely affects the physical and mental health of the drivers. According to a survey by Kantar IMRB in collaboration with Castrol India, over 5
The Importance of Nutrition for Truck Drivers In the rapidly moving world of over-the-road (OTR) trucking, many drivers often turn to convenience foods to sustain them throughout their day, such as microwave meals and processed snacks from gas stations. Though these eating options can save time, the
