A New Policy on the American Road: US Halts Work Visas for Truck Drivers

The United States has suspended the issuance of work visas for professional truck drivers. This information was announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Trump administration is tightening regulations, targeting foreign-language drivers and those who obtained their licenses in states where they do not reside. “The growing number of foreign drivers on U.S. roads […]

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A New Route to Wellness: Offshift and Project 61 Team Up for Trucker Health

At All About Trucks and Translab, we know how vital a driver’s health is, because it directly affects safety on the road. That’s why we’re closely following initiatives designed to help combat health issues in the industry. Two online platforms created with truck drivers’ health in mind are joining forces to improve their health, safety, […]

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Why Hiring a Truck Driver Is NOT Like Hiring an Office Worker — and How to Avoid Costly FMCSA Mistakes

Why Truck Driver Hiring Is Different — and Much Riskier Many companies assume hiring a truck driver is just another HR process. In reality, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposes strict rules that go far beyond standard employment procedures. Ignoring them can result in massive fines, lawsuits, and soaring insurance premiums. The Non-Negotiable […]

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Beyond the Cab: Samsara Wearable Redefines Trucker Safety

The New Frontier of Driver Safety   For too long, the conversation around trucker safety has been confined to the cab. We’ve focused on what happens behind the wheel, but what about when the journey takes drivers outside their vehicles? Whether it’s a routine delivery, a roadside inspection, or an unexpected emergency, drivers are often […]

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OOIDA Scores Major Wins for Truckers with White House and DOT Action

For decades, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been the unwavering voice of professional truck drivers in the United States. Their tireless advocacy on critical issues like the chronic truck parking shortage, the need for flexibility in hours-of-service regulations, and the contentious debate over mandatory speed limiters has finally yielded significant results. In a […]

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GPS Technology: A Key to Curbing Speeding and Distracted Driving Fatalities

Speeding is a widespread problem affecting all road users, including truck drivers who also operate passenger vehicles. This means new regulations impact professionals too. Globally, speeding accounts for about a third of all road accident injuries and fatalities. Distracted driving, a major concern for NHTSA alongside speeding, has become an enormous issue for law enforcement […]

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Beyond the Wheel: Cultivating a Robust Safety Culture in Road Transport

In the fast-paced world of road transport, the concept of safety culture is often discussed but less frequently understood. It’s more than just a set of rules; it’s the very fabric of how an organization approaches safety, influencing every decision and action. As Google aptly puts it, safety culture is “a set of shared values, […]

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Revolutionizing Road Freight: How Konexial is Tackling Transport Fraud

In the fast-paced world of transportation, two things are paramount: safety and efficiency. At All About Trucks and Translab, we’re constantly on the lookout for innovations that help our clients achieve both. One of the biggest challenges plaguing the industry today is fraud – from empty runs to fake brokers peddling non-existent loads, these dishonest […]

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