Out My Windshield: Roadside Inspections
Road King Senior Editor David Kolman gives truckers information on what triggers officers to flag down a rig for a roadside inspection

Road King Senior Editor David Kolman gives truckers information on what triggers officers to flag down a rig for a roadside inspection

Road King Sr. Editor David Kolman experiences that old-fashioned trucker courtesy when his rig breaks down

If you’re like me and occasionally pull intermodal containers, there’s some good news.The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has finally done something about the condition of these vehicles.

The events of 9/11 affected him deeply, coinciding with a time when he was dealing with a number of personal setbacks. So his participation in a 28-truck convoy to transport parts of the World Trade Center towers to be displayed in a museum was especially meaningful

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released an extensive study of the actual costs of crashes involving many types of trucks – including medium and heavy duty vehicles. The numbers are staggering.