Tag Archives: California

English Only CDL Testing

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

In the United States of America it is a federal mandate that CDL applicants must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged , , cdl holder, cdl test, disability, , , , signs and signals, , test, , United States of America, | 2 Comments

If you’re going to Protest, please pick something worthwhile

Posted on April 30, 2010 by

The so-called protest that some 200 truckers and countless others are trying to get started is ridiculous. If you’re going to protest something, why not protest something that’s worthwhile? The immigration law that Arizona has put in place is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , immigration law, , , , , | 2 Comments

FMCSA Orders Tierra Santa Inc to Cease All Operations Immediately

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Following an emergency request by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The United States District Court for the Central District of California on Saturday ordered the owner of Tierra Santa Inc, the illegal bus company … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Administrator Anne S, , , , , , , , , Los Angeles, , , , , Phoenix, , , , , | Leave a comment

HR2156 Why is it needed

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

Before you go getting all upset, at me for writing this. Please take the time to actually read all of this-post. And yes I have always supported this, but I am beginning to fall towards the non supporting side. © … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged 20 million dollars, acts of violence, , , , exit ramp, , , , , random acts of violence, , , | 21 Comments

Public hearings for Hours of Service scheduled by FMCSA

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today that they will be holding four listening sessions. To gather information and comments on the rule-making proposal on hours-of-service requirements. © 2010, Truck Drivers News Blog. All rights reserved. Related Posts:FMCSA Orders … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged Administrator Anne S, Airport, army navy drive, , , , East Grand, El Segundo, , , Fort Worth, hyatt regency dallas, January, , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Recovery Act Funds 10,000th Highway Project

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

Monday, December 28, 2009 WASHINGTON – Reaching a major milestone in creating jobs and improving the nation’s infrastructure, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that as of today, the Federal Highway Administration has approved 10,000 highway projects funded through the … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged , , , , , , fhwa administrator, , , , Los Angeles, , , , San Bernardino, , , , TIGER Discretionary, , , Wash, | 1 Comment

Truck drivers can go 65 mph on Ohio interstates starting Wednesday

Posted on June 28, 2009 by

But not in Cuyahoga County Truck drivers eagerly awaiting Wednesday’s increase in the interstate speed limit from 55 mph to 65 will have to put the brakes on their enthusiasm. Because that’s what they will be doing when they enter … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged , , cuyahoga county, , , Illinois, , , , , , , ohio trucking association, open stretches, , , Scott Varner, Sen. Tom Patton, Senate Transportation Committee, , | Leave a comment

Speak English well, or get a ticket

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

Tuscaloosa, Ala. —- Manuel Castillo was driving a truck through Alabama hauling onions from Georgia and left with a $500 ticket for something he didn’t think he was doing: speaking English poorly. Castillo, who was stopped on his way back … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged Ala., , , , , , , , Fresno, Georgia, Jan Mendoza, license, , , , , , test, , , , , west Alabama | 3 Comments

Penske to lay off 53 drivers after losing Big Lots

Posted on June 5, 2009 by

Penske Logistics has lost a contract with Big Lots and notified the state that it will lay off the 53 truck drivers that it employs at the discount retailer’s warehouse and distribution operation at 300 Phillipi Rd. Penske disclosed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Driver Industry | Tagged , , Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, , , Penske, | Leave a comment

Church to host program on human trafficking

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

April Vanover’s regular job is part-time supervisor for the Fremont UPS office, but the Tiffin resident devotes her free time to help adult victims of human trafficking. According to www.notforsalecampaign.org, 27 million people are enslaved in the United States. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Women in trucking | Tagged , Association football, , Cambodia, Cecilia Williamson, Clare, Marlene Carson, Montara, , , Rahab, Tiffin, Tiffin Mall, , | Leave a comment