Several are set to expire by the end of the week. There are at least 32 states under declarations of emergency due to winter conditions in the US. This will be an interesting topic to watch moving forward. While some states have allowed testing, many others have not. However, this technology has yet to be fully approved for use in the US. This ultimately means that TuSimple is making gains in their push towards a fully autonomous truck. With its latest round of funding, TuSimple is now pushing a $1 billion dollar valuation. TuSimple, a company attempting to lead the way in autonomous trucking, has raised nearly $100 million dollars in a funding campaign. If you would like to listen to the hearing, you can access it here (fast forward to the 2:12:00 mark). During the hearing that occurred on February 13, the number thrown around was an increase of nearly $.20 per gallon. While discussions are ongoing, there is also talk about increased fuel taxes in the interim while the weight/mileage change in implemented. One week after news broke that the US House of Representatives is considering a move towards a weight mileage tax on truckers, the US Senate has announced a similar initiative. Remember to wipe them off during your pre- and post-trip inspections. Road dirt and other debris mixed with wet conditions can make your headlights less effective. With all the winter weather still occurring across the US, it is important to make sure you are keeping your headlights clear of dirt. On February 10, 1966, Ralph Nader testified before Congress regarding a book he had published called “Unsafe at Any Speed.” His testimony initiated the move towards an emphasis on safety as opposed to power and speed. The regulation of the transportation industry, including today’s semis, began in earnest this week in history. Trucking Industry Update FebruTrucking Industry Update February 15, 2019 Where can people watch your videos on Youtube?They can view my videos on my Youtube Channel, Life Behind The Wheel. Take your time but never be late and use common sense. What are some tips that you would like to share for aspiring truckers? Helps find a good place to shut’er down for the night. What I like most about Trucker Path is finding truck stops and seeing the driver reviews. We’re glad that you use the Trucker Path app on your day to day trucking. What are your pet peeves while driving/trucking?Ħ2 mph trucks in the center lane, drivers on their phone, and drivers doing a dirty 30 (30 min break on the fuel island). That looks fun and you still get to travel. Aside from being a trucker, any other things you dream of doing?īeing one of those tower climber.
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