A new survey shows that while Americans mostly support and respect truck drivers, they mostly have no idea about the truck parking crisis. Also; Charitable efforts from Shell Rotella and Averitt Express.
One bill would allow drivers to have one background check cover all TSA programs, while another would streamline CDL testing processes. Also: FMCSA updates guidance on third-party CDL testing; Averitt donates to St. Jude; more.
Trucker Path reveals top-ranked truck stops based on driver feedback
Truck parking availability information app Trucker Path announced its annual Best Truck Stops award winners, based on in-app ratings, reviews and driver feedback. Truck stops are broken up into chain and independent categories.
Trucker Path determines the top 20 truck stops, then the top five are voted on by app users. Each Best Truck Stops facility receives a window decal honoring the location.
“We have more than 6,000 chain and independent truck stops listed in the Trucker Path app and we’re constantly adding new locations,” said Steven Lopez, vice president of business development at Trucker Path. “What users tell us is that truck stop reviews and ratings in the app by their fellow drivers help them find locations that offer some of the best facilities for parking, restaurant options and food quality, amenities like showers, repair services, laundry facilities and Wi-Fi, and customer service
State trucking associations, other trucking groups urge against liability insurance hike
A coalition of more than 60 trucking-related associations penned a letter this week to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to discourage members from voting for an increase in the existing minimum liability insurance coverage required for trucking companies.
The coalition of 62 associations includes more than 20 state trucking associations, several agriculture associations and more.
“An increase in insurance requirements is wholly unnecessary, would do nothing to improve highway safety, and would have a severe negative impact on truckers, farmers, and manufacturers by significantly increasing their operational costs,” the letter states.