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While most people associate the internet of things (IoT) with household gadgets like smart thermostats and activity trackers, we can also use smart, connected devices to [...]

The unfortunate reality of our current urban infrastructure is that cyclists and sometimes even pedestrians are often forced to share the road with semi trucks and other large commercial [...]

Drivers of passenger cars and large trucks alike are being put at risk for a deadly trucking accident thanks to trucking companies that change their names to dodge inspections and avoid being [...]

More than 3.5 million people are certified professional truck drivers in the United States. A vital part of our economy, these drivers’ main responsibility is transporting freight in [...]

At some point, every driver has seen a truck bearing the bright yellow and black “oversize load” banner and carrying an extra-large payload: industrial equipment, a pre-built house, or perhaps a [...]

If you’ve ever seen a truck parked for the night in the emergency shoulder area of a highway, you might have wondered what special law exists that gives truckers the right to park there and rest. 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the government agency responsible for regulating the trucking industry and protecting the public from unsafe trucks and trucking [...]

In August 2016, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a law that would require large trucks and buses to drive with speed limiters — devices that automatically [...]

After an accident with a commercial truck, you might assume that you can hold the trucking company accountable for the injuries and damages you have suffered. On the surface, this makes [...]

Deadly truck crashes are an all-too-common occurrence in the United States. The competing priorities of truckers, shipping companies, trucking industry lobbyists, and legislators can cause [...]