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The FMCSA announced grant awards to 27 CDL training programs through the agency’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training grant program.
Nearly $3.5 million was awarded for 2024 with the hope of improving roadway safety.

Feds Award Nearly $3.5 Million in Grants for CDL raining FMCSA announced grant awards to 27 CDL training programs through the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training grant program, with $3.5 million in 2024.

Higher temperatures really cost the trucking industry.
Data shows a direct connection between engine idling and higher-than-average temperatures, which is valuable information to fleet owners to wonder where the excess fuel costs come from.

Heat Waves Increase Idle times, Fuel Costs for Fleets Higher temperatures cost the trucking industry. Idle data recorded shows a direct connection between engine idling and higher-than-average temperatures.

A Tesla equipped with a Full Self-Driving system is advertised as being able to travel from point to point with little human intervention. Yet several claim the vehicle makes unsafe or illegal maneuvers.

Imagine that. Vehicles need a human driver.

Questions About Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ System Arise Several drivers and industry insiders have had scary experiences with Tesla's Full Self Driving System, although half a million Tesla owners are using it.

If you have a complaint or concern about your job in the trucking industry, insiders want to know!

The American Transportation Research Institute has just launched the 2024 Top Industry Issues Survey. Read our story and take the survey.

2024 Top Industry Issues Survey Is Now Available - Go By Truck Global News The American Transportation Research Institute, a research organization for the trucking industry, has just launched the 2024 Top Industry Issues Survey.

A Canadian truck driver was left shaken after a young cyclist rode in front of his truck to do a wheelie while his friend filmed it. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the driver had to move left to avoid an accident.

Tell us about the craziest thing you've seen a driver or cyclist do?

Rig Driver Shaken When Cyclist Does Wheelie in Front of Him A Canadian truck driver is shocked after a bicyclist rode in front of him to do a wheelie while his friend recorded it on a phone. He swerved to avoid him.

Sunday starts the CVSA's annual Brake Safety Week. The focus this year is on the importance of brake systems on commercial vehicles.

CVSA's Brake Safety Week Starts This Sunday Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has its annual Brake Safety Week starting Sunday, Aug. 25, and running through Aug. 31., with an emphasis on brake systems.

An Arizona truck driver was sentenced to 22⅟₂ years in prison after he crashed while watching phone videos, killing five people.
Time on the road can get boring and lonely, but taking your eyes off it leads to deadly outcomes. Tragic for all involved.

Truck Driver Distracted by TikTok Gets Over 20 Years Prison A truck driver who killed five people last year when he crashed while distracted by watching TikTok videos was sentenced to more than two decades in prison

Court records show that a husband and wife who own an auto body shop allegedly swindled a semi-truck owner out of $28,000 in fake repairs, using falsified invoices and receipts.

Unfortunately, transparency and trust are becoming less common.
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There are a lot of industry issues that need improvement or change. What one or two issues do you think are hurting the trucking and shipping industry the most?

This driver just became the third in Schneider National company history to hit the 5 million mile mark of driving without a preventable accident. Impressive!!

How many miles have you driven in your career?

Driver Reaches Historic Five Million Miles Without Incident Greg Swift will be the third person in Schneider company history to drive five million miles without a preventable accident, and celebrated with a special event

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No Broker Carrier Mutual Trust Is Stressful For All - Go By Truck Global News Carriers want to be paid, and brokers want to verify carriers. Is this method of carrier vetting the best way to establish mutual trust?

What's the best part of using the CB network? If drivers aren't using it, what are they missing out on?

State Departments of Insurance are working to address high trucking insurance premiums and current and future insurance gaps for new heavy-duty truck technologies, like zero-emission trucks.

Are you reeling from high insurance or having trouble finding coverage?

Trucking Insurance Concerns Go Beyond High Premiums Trucking insurance's high premiums are a concern. Leaders and regulators have taken action to curb other challenges that greatly affect the industry at large.

Do you ever *see* things that you're pretty sure aren't there?! 🤣

Get some sleep, driver... 😴 🤣

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The New York Shipping Exchange has modified its operating strategy, choosing to focus on contract settlement rather than contract drafting.

New York Shipping Exchange Recalibrates Strategy - Go By Truck Global News The New York Shipping Exchange has modified its operating strategy, responding to a significant shift in how customers contract for container shipments. Rather than focusing largely on drafting contracts, the over-the-counter exchange now increasingly is working to improve contract performance, henc...

J.B. Hunt Transport said it has reached a big milestone in autonomous trucking, having completed over 50,000 miles with Kodiak Robotics’ driverless trucks.

Will this become common?

J.B. Hunt, Kodiak Break 50,000-Mile Mark on Autonomous Lane J.B. Hunt Transport Services said it has surpassed an autonomous trucking milestone, completing more than 50,000 miles using Kodiak Robotics’ driverless trucks.

Positive self-talk is a must in the life of a truck driver. Endless miles and long hours on the road can get depressing. Read on to see how starting this habit can help you press on!

Navigating The Road To Positivity For Trucker Drivers The life of a truck driver comes with its own set of challenges. On the open road, stress, isolation, and negativity can feel like constant companions.

is moving its headquarters from California to Texas, joining a growing list of companies that have exited California due to rising operating costs and challenges with adhering to the state's stringent regulatory laws.

Does this surprise you?

Chevron Is Moving It's Headquarters Out of California Chevron will be relocating its headquarters from California to Houston. This is the first time Chevron will be headquartered outside California ever.

The FMCSA conducted its third and final listening session before writing a formal proposal regarding safety fitness determination for motor carriers. The process uses six factors – general, driver, operational, vehicle, hazardous materials and crashes – to assign a motor carrier’s safety fitness rating.

Stakeholders Weigh In On Safety Fitness Determination The FMCSA conducted its third and final listening session before crafting a formal proposal regarding safety fitness determination for motor carriers.

Overcapacity is still holding down rates, but analysts say an uptick is coming soon. They don't agree on how soon it will happen, though.
Even though there are still more trucks than , new trucks are still selling so there is a sense of optimism!

Despite Positive Signs, Rates Stayed Stagnant in June Overcapacity is still holding down rates, but analysts say an uptick is coming soon. They don't agree on how soon it will happen, though.

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planned to disrupt the freight industry with an Uber-like app, but it collapsed, leaving a mountain of capital behind.

When Convoy Collapsed It Left Collateral Damage Convoy planned to disrupt the freight industry with an Uber-like app but it collapsed leaving a mountain of capital behind.