#transmission #truckdriverlife

An ATRI study found truck drivers are losing more money due to traffic congestion. In 2022, traffic congestion cost the trucking industry nearly $109 billion, a 15% increase from the previous year and up 37% from 2019. #trucking #traffic buff.ly/3VITUGP

President Biden signed a bill that prevents a government shutdown, extending government funding at current levels through March 14 and allocating $100 billion for disaster relief and $10 billion in agricultural assistance. #governmentshutdown buff.ly/3Bykr34

#stayhydrated #truckerhealthtips

#Christmas2024 #truckdriverchristmas

FedEx and FedEx Freight will separate and become two different public companies within the next 18 months, to respond to the unique dynamics of the LTL market. #Fedex buff.ly/3VQXEX5

The #ATA announced the 5 professional truck driver finalists for the 2024 ATA National Driver of the Year Award, one of the industry’s top awards. The Award acknowledges one professional driver for their career-long professional achievements. buff.ly/3VXsCwy

#exercise #truckershealth

#NewYear2025 Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2025!

DOT fines are increasing in the new year due to inflation. An example is the fine for violating FMCSA’s regulation against knowingly falsifying records will increase from $15,445 to $15,846. #DOTfines #inflation buff.ly/4gBQ4YI

#AmericanTruckingAssociations President Spear shares insight into what the trucking industry might expect with the upcoming second Trump White House term. What changes do you expect to see? buff.ly/41WYSUs

According to the American Transportation Research Institute, traffic congestion on U.S. highways added $108.8 billion in costs to the industry in 2022 #trucking #traffic buff.ly/423GiKA

#stayhealthy #exercise

UPS Inc. is growing its healthcare business to offset stagnating revenue in its core package delivery business. UPS Healthcare was a $10 billion business at the end of 2023. The company aims to double that number by 2026. #ups #healthcarelogistics buff.ly/4j4sk0V

U.S. Rep. Hudson introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, aiming to provide nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry license holders and extend similar rights to residents of Constitutional Carry states. #concealedcarry buff.ly/3DS73aH

With winter storms still coming, several states have declared states of emergency. These declarations provide regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicles responding to the affected areas in Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and others. #winterstorm buff.ly/3WaAGtV

#teaandcoffee #sugardrinks

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the U.S. Department of Transportation promoted domestic energy initiatives and pro-commerce safety programs during his nomination hearing Jan. 15. buff.ly/4gSxETF

17 groups are urging President-elect Trump to block the speed limiter regulation set to take effect in May. They have come together to ask for either a postponement or repeal. #speedlimit buff.ly/42n444a

#sleeproutine #truckinglife