Instructional Technologies Inc. offers new and updated HOS online courses as part of a complete 2020 HOS Change Management Package to reduce OOS orders Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI), providers of training solutions for the transportation industry, announced its 2020 HOS Change Management Package to help fleets address Hours of Service rule changes that take effect […]
Action will allow the Agency to carefully examine the safety, feasibility, and possible economic The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it is proposing and seeking public comments on a new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in […]
Simulators mimic how a truck behaves—including weight, torque, and field of vision, among other factors Economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 era, says John Kearney, CEO of Advanced Training Systems, could be severely hampered by a growing shortage of truck drivers. It is estimated that there are 50,000 fewer long- and short-haul truckers than are needed […]
Refrigerated and tank carrier adopts the Rolling Strong platform and app to bring the benefits of healthier lifestyle choices to its drivers and all employees Rolling Strong, the provider of health and wellness programs for transportation companies and their drivers, as well as owner-operators, said that United Transport, Inc. is rolling out its platform and app as […]
Campuses recognized for “student achievement, delivering quality education and a demonstrated commitment to the expectations and rigors of accreditation” Four Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) campuses have been named 2019-2020 “Schools of Excellence” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The designation, which is the Commission’s most prestigious institutional achievement award, recognizes commitment to quality education and preparing […]
You can “Truck to Success” with OOIDA’s online business series The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association will offer an online series of classes to help those interested in starting a small trucking business. OOIDA’s business education training, Truck to Success, is a 3-day, intensive training for those ready to take their first steps toward becoming an […]
