Oklahoma truck drivers may be interested to learn that a rule that sets national standards for CDL applicant training became law on June 5. However, the rule provides a lengthy window before trainers, carriers and other stakeholders must comply. The rule establishes a core curriculum that trainers and carriers will
Road users in Oklahoma and around the country could be more likely to see semi-tractor trailers being pulled over for safety inspections in early June. This is when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance\’s International Roadcheck safety initiative will take place in 2017. The 72-hour-long campaign is scheduled to get underway
An autonomous trucking startup company has created a system that would eliminate the necessity of having drivers in commercial trucks during final-mile delivery. This means that commercial truck drivers in Oklahoma and the rest of the nation would be able to control the truck remotely. The company is headquartered in
Oklahoma residents may be aware that one of President Trump\’s first actions after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20 was to order federal agencies to delay the implementation of all new regulations for 60 days. Trump has promised to slash red tape and eliminate unneeded government rules, and
Oklahoma motorists might be interested in learning how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is attempting to combat the problem of distracted driving. The federal agency has proposed guidelines related to cellphone usage in an attempt to decrease the rate of drivers who use those devices while behind the wheel.
Semi-trucks are huge and powerful, which is why accidents involving them almost always leave the other vehicle destroyed, and drivers and their passengers severely injured. While truck drivers and trucking companies are held to higher standards on the roadways, it can still be difficult to get the compensation you deserve