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Incident Overview In December 2011, Seattle media outlets covered a strange incident involving a mattress and a three-car collision. A couple—comprising a man and a woman—had not fastened their mattress securely on their SUV. While driving along I-5, the mattress broke free and fell into the center of the highway, leading to a three-vehicle crash. Reaction During the Incident As two bystanders stopped to assist, the female driver jumped back into her SUV and fled the scene, abandoning her male passenger to face the consequences. Shortly after, one good Samaritan also left. A few miles further, he noticed a man’s…

Growing Support for the Trucker Bathroom Access Act WASHINGTON — There is increasing backing for the Trucker Bathroom Access Act. On February 13, Representatives Brian Babin (R-Texas) and Jefferson Van Drew (R-N.J.) expressed their commitment to advancing this legislation through Congress for presidential approval. Details of the Bipartisan Measure The bipartisan bill, known as HR3869, aims to guarantee that truckers have access to restroom facilities while picking up or delivering cargo, receiving notable support from within the industry. Industry Endorsements The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has expressed strong endorsement for the proposal. Todd Spencer, president and CEO of OOIDA,…

During his working years, Larry Heine drove a truck for eight hours daily. He enjoyed nightly family time, owned a home, successfully put both children through college, and took his wife to Hawaii whenever he earned some overtime. As part of the Teamsters union, Heine benefited from solid healthcare and a pension. He retired at 51, celebrating with a cake and a $250 gift card to a fishing store on his final day. According to a 2010 study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, truck drivers in 2020 averaged 60 hours of work weekly, with one in…

Image courtesy of Getty Images. A targeted health initiative—featuring health education sessions, fitness trackers, and specific workouts for lorry cabins—can temporarily boost the physical activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers, as indicated by new research from Loughborough University. Dr. Stacy Clemes, leading the ‘Structured Health Intervention For Truckers’ (SHIFT) randomized controlled trial published in BMC Medicine, aims for the study’s results to promote changes in policy regarding driver training, ultimately enhancing driver health and road safety. With around 300,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers in the UK, the industry currently grapples with driver shortages and recruitment issues. HGV drivers…

Earl Adams Jr. on Trucking Safety Earl Adams Jr. highlights the urgent need for trucking safety, stating, “Every day, we experience the equivalent of an Airbus or Boeing jet’s worth of fatalities on America’s roadways—40,000 lives are lost annually.” Experience and Insight With over 20 years in regulatory advisory, public policy, and safety advocacy, Adams held the role of Deputy Administrator at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and previously served as its Chief Counsel. His extensive experience provides valuable insight into regulatory priorities. Focus on Safety “No matter the administration, the focus of the FMCSA and the U.S.…

Mike Dorfman’s Career Shift Mike Dorfman, part of the fourth generation in his family’s trucking insurance business, faced pressure when he announced his departure to cofound Koffie, a startup in the same industry. “My great-grandfather established a trucking-insurance agency in New York in 1921,” he shared with Insider. “I’m the first in a century to choose a different path.” Identifying a Market Gap Dorfman recognized a significant opportunity to assist small trucking companies by innovating the insurance underwriting process. “I’ve witnessed many trucking firms going under because they couldn’t keep up with premium costs,” said Dorfman, who currently serves as…

3-minute read Kendra Hems | Special to the USA TODAY Network New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act potentially places significant burdens on trucking companies and consumers through escalated costs. The trucking sector, already facing numerous regulations and taxes such as congestion pricing and the Highway Use Tax, is struggling to keep up. The implementation of the Climate Change Superfund Act by Governor Kathy Hochul mirrors the erroneous logic of President Trump’s tariffs—assuming that taxing major industries won’t adversely affect everyday citizens. The $75 billion superfund aims to hold “big polluters” accountable, yet these expenses will ultimately pass on to fuel…

According to a recent report, the widespread adoption of fully autonomous vehicle technology could result in the loss of up to four million jobs in trucking, bus, delivery, and taxi driving. The report from the progressive think tank Center for Global Policy Solutions (CGPS) notes that over 30 companies, including major automakers like BMW, Daimler, and Ford, as well as tech leaders such as Apple, Uber, and Google, are actively working on autonomous vehicle technologies, making the displacement of transportation workers a pressing reality rather than mere speculation. “Stick Shift: Autonomous Vehicles, Driving Jobs, and the Future of Work” highlights…

An Australian woman, known as the world’s hottest trucker, earns $63,000 a year through a side job. Blayze Williams from Adelaide, South Australia, has garnered attention while driving some of the largest trucks worldwide. In 2020, she began selling adult content on OnlyFans, which now contributes significantly to her income. The 29-year-old has responded to body-shaming and discriminatory comments aimed at her, especially from both within and outside the trucking community, where she feels some want to push her out of the industry. Blayze stated, “Before joining OnlyFans, I felt more respected, but now I face a lot of hate…

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