Google PlusLivestock Hauler HOS Exemption Would Allow 18-Hour Days
While most truckers are constrained to strict Hours of Service (HOS) compliance rules, there are a few segments of the industry which get a little more wiggle room.…
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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.
Truckers Who Violated Weather-Related Bans Could Face Criminal Charges
The recent winter weather which plunged much of the Midwest and Northeast into sub-zero temperatures also brought hazardous driving conditions to many areas. Heavy trucks were banned from…
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This Trucker Is Facing Felony Trafficking Charges For Hauling Industrial Hemp
A driver hauling a load of industrial hemp stopped at a weight station in Idaho. But instead driving away after a standard inspection, his truck was seized. He…
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Safety Groups Ask Congress For Mandatory Truck Speed Limiters And Automatic Emergency Braking
A coalition of safety groups is hoping that the federal government will require speed limiters and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems to be installed and used in every…
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BREAKING: Amazon Is Already Using Self-Driving Trucks To Haul Freight
While many details remain unconfirmed, CNBC is reporting that Amazon is using self-driving trucks to deliver cargo on public roads. An Amazon-branded truck has been spotted driving on…
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Hero Trucker Saves Diapered Child Who Ran Across Highway TWICE
A trucker is being honored after his selfless actions and quick thinking helped to save a child who was running across a Missouri highway.
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