Articles by Evan Shelley (Page 8)

Winter Driving Hazards: A Guide for Truck Drivers

Mother Nature doesn’t play favorites in winter. That perfectly clear stretch of highway can transform into a dangerous mix of black ice and blowing snow faster than you can downshift. When weather reports talk about “challenging conditions,” they’re usually understating what you’ll actually face on the road. Understanding winter hazards isn’t just about watching for …

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Survey Asks Truckers to Share Top Industry Concerns

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has opened its annual survey, inviting trucking industry stakeholders to rank the most critical issues facing the industry. Respondents are asked to select their top three concerns from a list of 26, with options spanning safety, operational, and regulatory challenges. Notable issues include: Survey participants can also submit additional …

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Montana’s Efforts to Tackle the Nationwide Truck Parking Shortage

Truck parking is one of the most pressing issues facing the U.S. trucking industry today. With rest stops filling up quickly and truckers left scrambling to find safe, legal parking, this shortage puts drivers at risk and impacts their ability to rest and operate efficiently. Montana is the latest state to step up, launching initiatives …

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Federal Government Invests Millions to Strengthen Trucking Workforce

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a substantial investment in trucking workforce programs to bolster America’s supply chains and support the trucking industry. On August 26, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revealed grants totaling nearly $3.5 million to enhance the commercial driving sector. Investing in Safety and Opportunity The funding, distributed …

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Top Destinations for Rhode Island Freight: Where Are All the Trucks Headed?

Have you ever wondered where the trucks you see on the highways are taking all their cargo? For trucks starting their journeys in Rhode Island, the answer may surprise you. A recent analysis using data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reveals the top destinations for freight originating in Rhode Island. As part of a …

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DC Takes Action to Crack Down on Predatory Towing

Predatory towing has long been a problem for the trucking industry, with carriers often facing outrageous charges, delays in retrieving their trucks and cargo, and other unfair practices. The good news is that change is on the horizon. Recent efforts by the federal government aim to address this issue, providing much-needed relief for truckers and …

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UConn Develops App to Combat Truck Parking Problems in the Northeast

The shortage of safe parking for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers is a critical issue, especially in the densely populated northeast U.S. As highways become increasingly congested and the demand for goods rises, truck drivers face significant challenges in finding parking spots that meet federal rest requirements.  Addressing this problem head-on, researchers from the Connecticut …

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10 celebrities who were professional truck drivers

Truck Parking Club compiled a list of 10 stars who worked as truck drivers before their rise to fame, providing some background on their careers.

Here’s why US electric vehicle infrastructure has tripled in 5 years, and where it’s most common

Truck Parking Club tapped into the Alternative Fuels Data Center and White House data to visualize the expanding EV infrastructure in the U.S.

The Nation’s Truck Parking Crisis: ATRI Research Validates Why We Created Truck Parking Club

ATRI’s 2024 industry report ranks truck parking as the #2 overall concern and #1 among drivers, validating Truck Parking Club’s innovative solution connecting drivers with property owners who have available parking spaces. While traditional infrastructure solutions could take years, this technology platform offers immediate relief to drivers searching for safe parking spots. Founded by former drivers and supply chain professionals, Truck Parking Club provides instant reservation capabilities to help solve one of the industry’s most pressing challenges.