How big of a problem can hacking connected vehicles actually be? Big enough for the FBI and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue a warning in March to manufacturers and the public about maintaining awareness of the potential issues and cyber security threats related to connected vehicle technologies in modern vehicles.

Last week, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on a pending case of a national commercial vehicle carrier wanting to require drivers at its company to be tested for sleep apnea when their body mass index (BMI) is greater than 35..... 

“These types of programs are just one small way in which we can show our appreciation and commitment to our nation’s veterans, and thank them for their brave service,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. 

"The problem with people today, of course, is that everyone needs to record themselves doing everything.  So instead of focusing on the road, this guy is focusing on how great he looks on camera. Also, now is probably a good time to talk about hydroplaning...."

The NTSB determined a semi-tractor-trailer driver’s “fatigue, methamphetamine use, and a failure to respond to slow-moving traffic within a work zone” caused the crash..... 

Truckers can expect to see higher gas prices in NJ. Governor Christie is expected to sign the bills by the end of this month with the tax hikes taking effect on November 1st.

The Agency is asking for comments from scientists, public health experts, students, researchers, safety professionals, drivers – just about anyone who wants to help answer some key questions about what the data is saying about why there are so many people in the country still talking or texting, drinking, using drugs, eating, applying make-up, or getting distracted while their attention needs to be on driving and the area around them..... 

The added notes require: “Carriers and drivers subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) who are using paper logs or logging software, must transition to ELDs by December 17, 2017, and....." 

All commercial drivers whose current medical certificate expires on or after May 21, 2014, at expiration of that certificate must be examined by a medical professional listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners..... 

We recommend that drivers traveling in the area take a few moments to review some basic steps that can be used to avoid losses....

As of now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and FMCSA speed proposal specifies three possible top speeds – 60, 65 and 68 mph – which impacts time and costs at each limit.....