Driving a truck involves a great deal of skill, loads of responsibility for the safety of others and yourself, but most importantly – good common sense. Keeping safe on the road is the single most defensive driving tactic you can take and one of the keys to keeping your insurance rates low.
Brian Babin proposed The Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (or just REST) Act on March 29, which would allow truck drivers one daily break each shift of up to three consecutive hours
A new federal bill has been introduced, that recognizes commercial drivers as young as 18. The bill has been heavilly applauded by the The American Trucking Associations (ATA). Up until the bill, the age limit for truck drivers was 21.
The more skilled and safety conscious drivers are less likely to cause an accident but it's also a matter of avoiding accidents by staying alert at all times and knowing the dangerous routes to avoid whenever possible.
Last week, three new travel centers opened doors and added 105 new parking spaces
