
Study About Drowsy Driving – Proves Nothing
November 10, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · 2 Comments
A study on drowsy driving was released by AAA on Monday.
I have read the report and find it to be ridiculous, to say the least. Although there is nothing funny about drowsy driving, this report was based upon too few drivers and phone surveys.
Now, an article written up in the Washington Post online, [...]


Transportation Leaders – Three Blind Mice
November 9, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
Why is it that the so-called transportation leaders are just like the three blind mice?
Of course we know there are more than just three transportation leaders, but I couldn’t find more than three blind mice.
So we will try to focus on the three that I and many others think are the most [...]


NTSB: Public Forum For Safety, Mobility, and Aging Drivers November 9-10
October 28, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
The National Transportation Safety Board has published its agenda for the Safety, Mobility, and Aging Drivers forum, which will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2010.
The two-day forum will be chaired by NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman.
Five panels of invited experts from academia, federal and state government agencies, industry, and professional [...]


NTSB Heading To Accident Involving Two School Buses And A Bobtail Truck
August 5, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
At approximately 10:15 a.m., a four vehicle collision occurred on eastbound Interstate 44 near the exit to State Highway 100.
A bobtail tractor was rear-ended by a pickup truck which was then struck in the rear by a school bus. That school bus was then struck by another school bus.
The Missouri Highway Patrol is [...]


Sleep Apnea Testing Coming – NTSB Swears in Fatigue Expert
June 30, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · 1 Comment
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today has sworn in DR. Mark R. Rosekind – an internationally recognized fatigue expert who has conducted research and implemented programs in diverse settings, including all modes of transportation, healthcare, law enforcement, elite athlete and military groups.
I want to first say that I am not against this type of [...]


Unity – The Time is Now
June 17, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
I know, I hate to keep writing about this, and certainly you most likely hate to keep reading about this, but I feel we need to continue discussing this.
Unity – is defined as the state of being undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting. We have seen drastic changes happening – and [...]
