According to a RABA research poll, Pennsylvanians aren’t exactly ecstatic about sharing the road with self-driving trucks and other vehicles. When asked how comfortable they are “sharing the road with ‘highly automated, driverless vehicles,’ over half of respondents said they were either ‘somewhat uncomfortable’ or ‘very uncomfortable’ with the idea.” Read more…
On Sunday, September 18, the Maine Professional Drivers Association will be holding its 24th annual Trucking for Kids Convoy in “an effort to help Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD raise funds for operations.” Activities will include: a touch-a-truck event, a truck show, a driver competition, raffle items, food, and much more. Read more…
Last year, during the height of the supply and transport challenges resulting from the pandemic, a survey concluded that 96% of truck drivers felt their job was appreciated, while this year that number has dipped to 67%. Amongst other surveyed questions, “83% of U.S. truck drivers say they experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices, and almost three quarters (74%) say they are concerned about the pressure to work longer hours due to the driver shortage.” Read more…
