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Self-driving truck company responds to dash cam video of semi crashing into medianAutonomous truck technology company TuSimple recently issued a statement on a crash involving one of their vehicles that happened earlier this year. On July 26, TuSimple issued a public statement on a crash that occurred on April 6, 2022, in apparent response to a dash cam video shared by a popular trucking YouTube channel called the Asian Mai Show. Last week, the Asian Mai Show...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 11K Views
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If you make it across the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in under 18 minutes, you may pay double the speeding fine, starting todayIn an effort to cut down on crashes, officials in Louisiana have doubled the fine amount for commercial vehicle drivers and motorists caught speeding on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Effective August 1, 2022, the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge carrying I-10 is now a “highway safety corridor,” per a recently signed law. As a “highway safety corridor,” the standard fine...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 10K Views
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Dozens of citations issued during Illinois ‘Trooper in a Truck’ detailThe Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Trucking Association (ITA) recently teamed up with an Illinois trucking company to nab distracted drivers and encourage safe driving around commercial vehicles. ISP, ITA and Nussbaum Transportation took part in a “Trooper in a Truck” detail on Illinois roadways, according to a July 28, 2022, ISP news release. The purpose of...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 11K Views
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Tolls to increase by 5% on the Pennsylvania TurnpikeThe Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) approved another significant toll increase that will go into effect in early 2023. On August 2, 2022, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) approved a 5% toll increase for 2023 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers. This marks the fifteenth year in a row that tolls have increased on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Following...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 10K Views
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You can now watch the ‘first-ever public demonstration of an autonomous truck being pulled over by law enforcement’On Thursday, an autonomous truck technology company announced a milestone demonstration of how their driverless trucks identify and comply with law enforcement vehicles. On August 4, San Fransciso-headquartered Embark Trucks, Inc. announced a successful public demonstration of their self-driving vehicle technology recognizing a law enforcement vehicle and pulling over for a...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 11K Views
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Michigan troopers announce commercial vehicle crackdown on I-75Starting this weekend, Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers and troopers are taking part in a major traffic enforcement effort meant to reduce crashes involving commercial vehicles. The “Stay Alive on I-75” initiative will begin on Sunday, August 7, and run through Saturday, August 13. During the week-long effort, MSP will focus enforcement on I-75 from the...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 11K Views
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Arkansas trooper says it’s “very common” to stop truckers who can’t read road signsA report from an Arkansas news station suggests that state police are frequently pulling over truck drivers who do not have enough understanding of the English language to read road signs. The report from KARK is entitled “Danger Ahead? Truckers Who Can’t Read AR Roadway Signs a Common Problem.” The report features a ride along with Arkansas State Police...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 17K Views
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Iowa DOT shows how NOT to fix your trailer brakes ahead of CVSA Brake Safety WeekWith the nation’s biggest brake safety enforcement effort just weeks away, law enforcement in Iowa took to social media to highlight a major brake violation. On Tuesday, August 9, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement shared a post asking drivers not to use vice grips as a trailer brake fix. From Iowa DOT: Just so we are on the same page here – vise...0 Commentarios 0 Acciones 15K Views
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