The Tennessee Trucking Association in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Safety conducts several roadside inspections across the State of Tennessee each year. Each roadside offers the best educational experience a company can have regarding how roadside inspections are condu

SmartWay is a program sponsored by the EPA that helps transportation, freight, and logistics companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and freight transportation efficiency. On October 3, the American Trucking Association congratulated companies that pa

Within 10 years, trucks in the United States will produce 10% less carbon dioxide and consume 10% less fuel. For those in the trucking industry, the recent announcement isn’t a surprise. In fact, more than four years ago, President Obama addressed workers at a North Carolina truck fac

At the annual Tennessee Trucking Association Convention held Sept. 11-13, 2016, Beacon Transport, LLC was awarded 1st place 2016 Fleet Safety Award in their class of truckload, for hire, 3,000,001-7,000,000 miles. Beacon Transport, LLC was also awarded 2016 Grand Champion Fleet Safety

The future is here and Samsung is illuminating the way! Earlier this year, Samsung officially announced the release of their first prototype, the Samsung Safety Truck, to be used on the open roads of Argentina. The Samsung Safety Truck revolutionizes truck driving, as well as truck dr

Driving a truck for a living comes with a whole host of risks that must be carefully accounted for, one of which is staying awake while on the road for extended periods of time. Couple the long days and erratic sleep schedules with the fact that many truck drivers are paid based on th

While the world may be shifting rapidly from face-to-face interactions to online, virtual and real-time technology, one traditional industry that has remained relatively consistent is that of truck driving. In fact, with the increase in things like online shopping and the onset of ret

In years past, much of the knowledge and skills involved in truck driving could not be learned from reading a manual or sitting in a classroom. These tricks of the trade came from “old hands,” seasoned truck drivers who, after years of experience behind the wheel, were willing to pass

As of April 20, 2016, Medical Examiners who perform physicals on commercial truck drivers are now required to use the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Medical Examination Form (MSCA-5875) and Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MSCA-5876). On April 11, 2016, CBS N

The trucking industry is the heart of America. Every day, truck drivers transport vital resources across the nation to ensure each city can meet its needs. Truck drivers are a powerful part of a successful America, and taking pride in the job is critical to success. While some see the