Illinois recently updated existing laws and created several new laws regarding transportation. Here are a few new Illinois laws that could affect trucking in the state.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) recently published the results of Operation Safe Driver Week, Oct. 15-21, 2017. Enforcement personnel issued 59,193 warnings and citations to commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and passenger vehicle drivers for unsafe driving behaviors on our roadways.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded an Iowa college to help military veterans obtain commercial driver’s licenses.
Des Moines Area Community College received the $88,460 grant through FMCSA’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant program. The college says its goal is to train and graduate 20 military veterans and help them land driving jobs.
The grant will help the college cover tuition, fees and other costs related to obtaining a CDL. DMACC Transportation Director Dave Pfiffner says the college’s curriculum includes 180 classroom hours, 30 off-road hours and another 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
In the spirit of the holiday season, Pilot Flying J is giving you the chance to win select prizes throughout the month. Here are two ways you can participate in the holiday fun this month.
Professional truck drivers are a unique breed made up of hard-working men and women who love the freedom of the open road and the many advantages that come with it. One thing that sets the successful truck driver apart from the rest is preparation. You can’t be successful on the road without being prepared and ready to handle whatever may arise along the way.
Comfort while out driving is important, however, due to the drastically different jobs you may encounter on a daily basis, knowing what items to have on hand for a relaxing drive can be difficult to pinpoint. Industry professionals have compiled a handy list of items every owner-operator truck driver should have on hand.
One of the toughest challenges for truck drivers is the work schedule that comes with it. Its demanding hours and weeks upon weeks of travel/time spent away from home make it difficult, especially if it means having to spend holidays on the road. Thanksgiving for truck drivers can be tough—but if you look in the right places, there are tons of great places on the road where you can get a great turkey dinner. It is easier than you think to celebrate Thanksgiving as a trucker who’s on the clock.
So if you happen to be on the road this Thanksgiving, check out these places to eat Thanksgiving dinner:
The following businesses are offering Veterans Day specials:
Small changes in eating habits can have a huge impact on your health. Far too often people focus on the word “diet” when discussing a “healthy diet”. Eating right doesn’t mean depriving yourself of food, quite the opposite. It’s about making healthy choices, which is often difficult to do on the road. 
The rolling strong platform helps guide you to nutritious options and records your selections to help you earn points.
You’ll learn tips for addressing a variety of health issues through simple changes such as decreasing sodium intake and increasing water consumption.
There are many men and women who love driving Peterbilt trucks. If you’re one of those people, Peterbilt wants to hear from you for a chance to be named Peterbilt’s biggest SuperFan. Five finalists will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2018 Mid-America Trucking Show, where Peterbilt will celebrate the production of their 1 millionth truck. And one lucky finalist will drive away in that extraordinary vehicle.
OverdriveOnline.com posted an article we felt was worth sharing to provide tips for inspecting a used truck. We recommend doing a thorough pre-trip inspection, it can uncover obvious problems, such as oil and water leaks, faulty lights and loose belts. The tips below include some pre-trip basics and gives further pointers on assessing a truck’s condition.
