Google Plus“Fast-Tracked” Trucker HOS Reform Delayed Again To June
Even though Hours of Service reform has been on a “fast track” since last year, progress has been slow. Now though, the Department of Transportation has announced that…
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About Samuel Barradas
Truck drivers do a difficult, necessary job in a work environment that is indifferent or even hostile to their needs. My goal at TruckersReport is to give drivers a voice and place to share vital information about surviving in the trucking industry.
Trucker Faces Four Counts Of Vehicular Homicide After He Says His Brakes Failed
A trucker is facing multiple felony charges after his truck rammed into stopped traffic on the highway, causing a 28-vehicle accident which killed four people. The driver says…
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Daimler CEO: Diesel Trucks Are Dying And “The Future Is Electric”
There’s a war going on in truck technology. Diesel trucks have reigned supreme, but new technologies are emerging that could challenge their dominance. Hydrogen fuel cell trucks, electric…
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Trucker Who Passed Out While Driving Saved By His Trainer
Demetrice Reeves and his trainee had been together for over four weeks when the incident happened. Reeves said the trainee was doing well and he trusted him to…
24 commentsWhy The $900 Million In Infrastructure Grants Just Announced Won’t Make A Dent
Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced that $900 million in grants have been made available to states for infrastructure purposes. The money is supposed to be used…
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Trucker Sued His Former Company, Won, And Got Only $35 For His Trouble
A trucker who sued his former employer over unpaid wages won the case in court. Unfortunately for the driver, the judge awarded him a judgement of just $35.
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