🛑 Fatal Crashes Surge Nationwide: Reckless Driving Under Scrutiny This week saw a disturbing spike in fatal truck-related accidents across the country—many involving illegal maneuvers, poor judgment, or outright negligence. In Fort Pierce, Florida, a semi-truck driver attempted an illegal U-turn at an “official use only” median on the Turnpike. The maneuver caused a catastrophic […]
🚛 TruckStopReport Weekly: Top 3 Headlines & Driver Impact Posted: Sunday, August 10, 2025 📰 Top Headlines Truckers Should Know This Week 1. ELP Crackdown Sidelines 1,500 Drivers The U.S. Department of Transportation has placed over 1,500 truck drivers out of service for failing to meet English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards. Why it matters: Drivers […]
Let’s face it: being a truck driver in today’s world isn’t just about keeping your rig on the road. You also have to protect your digital life—your banking, your personal information, your logins, your family’s security, and even your work accounts. And when you’re running across state lines, using truck stop Wi-Fi, fuel card apps, […]
Prolog to this post. My first ‘big truck’ job was with a small regional fast freight expediter based in Michigan. At the time – Michigan max truck speed was 55mph. Although I held a CDL A, being low experience, I was assigned a 24′ box straight truck. The truck was governed out at 55. However, […]
I apologize in advance, this is an extremely long post – three times a normal post however it is not a simple subject. The ability of commercial truck drivers to communicate effectively in English has long been a foundational safety requirement in the United States. While enshrined in federal regulation for decades, the enforcement of […]