Cross-Border Trucking Program Ready to Launch
US and Mexican long-haul trucks will begin cross-border operations in the face of opposition from safety and consumer organizations. Up to 100 trucking companies based in Mexico will be authorized to perform long-haul operations within the US. Opponents fear the project will have significant environmental and public safety repercussions. The US Secretary of Transportation, Mary Peters, denies there are safety risks.
Drowsy Drivers Have a Lot in Common with Drunk Drivers
Research at Volvo Technology in Sweden finds striking performance similarities between drowsy and drunk drivers. Loss of co-ordination, motor skills, response times, vision, attentiveness and cognitive ability and attitude are similarities between both drunk and drowsy drivers. Researchers say the number of traffic fatalities would be greatly reduced if fewer drivers were drowsy.
Transmission Oil Changes Often Not Needed
Some quick-lube shops pushing fluid changes that aren't needed; may even lead to damage
A Cautionary Tale for Fleets
British court ruling is a reminder to fleets of the need to oversee the fitness of employees to drive for work
