
The Department of Transportation and FCMSA has proposed a mandate for speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks. If you oppose the Facebook truck speed limiter mandate you can send a comment to lawmakers opposing the mandate below. The deadline is December 7, 2016.
According to the DOT proposal, truck speed limiters would be required on any commercial truck with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or more. Maximum speeds of 60, 65 and 68 mph have been suggested yet feedback and data are still needed before a final speed can be determined. The DOT is gathering feedback from owner-operators and industry leaders up until the deadline.
There’s still time for drivers and owner operators to chime in opposing!
Don’t let those who never spent a moment of their life driving a heavy-duty truck dictate legislation for millions of truck drivers.
“A mandate for a one-size-fits-all speed limiter will squelch innovation in technologies to enhance safety and accommodate not only highways but potentially secondary roads and beyond,” said ATA President Chris Spear in a statement.
If you oppose the truck speed limiter mandate let your voice be heard! Join the community of nearly 4,000 who have already commented in opposition.




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Truck GPS navigation devices are different than the one you might use in your everyday car or truck. The screens are usually larger, sturdier for everyday use, and offer more advanced, but necessary, features truck drivers need to safely and efficiently make it to their destination. Here are some of the most common GPS devices that Truckers use in this day and age.
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<strong>1. Garmin dezl 770LMT</strong>
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Cost: Approximately $450-$500
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Description: 7” HD screen with glass display.
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Features: This trucking GPS navigation unit features a truck and trailers services directory, customized trucking routes, lifetime map updates, weigh station alerts, traffic and weather information, backup camera compatibility, and Bluetooth capabilities for hands-free use.
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<a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/dezl.jpg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/dezl-300x244.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="244" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5146" /></a>
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<strong>2. Rand McNally TND 520</strong>
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Cost: Approximately $400
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Description: 5” display screen.
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Features: This trucking GPS navigation unit features updates on weather, fuel pricing, traffic, and travel centers along with assistance tracking fuel and mileage logs.
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<a href="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/mcnally.jpg"><img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2020/07/mcnally-300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5147" /></a>
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<strong>3. TruckWayGPS - Model 720 </strong>
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Cost: Approx $150
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Description: large 7” touch screen display, with 800x400 pixels.
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Features: This trucking GPS navigation unit provides drivers with current and up-to-date maps, 3D maps, as well as free maps for the US and Canada. You can even enter the weight and directions for your truck so you can get the best route for the type of load you’re hauling.
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For many drivers, a GPS unit on its own isn’t enough to give them the information they want or need. Many drivers like to use supplementary apps to ensure they have their location and approach nailed down. Apps like <a href="https://truckerpath.com/trucker-path-app/">Trucker Path</a> offer additional information and features that GPS units simply don’t have (for only $9.99 a month),such as more information on truck stops, best places for truckers to get food, best places to stay the night, updates on whether stops are open, and even ratings from other truck drivers on what these places are like.
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<h4>By Aldous Aldwin</h4>
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Worst Bridges in America
[p]According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, nearly 60,000 bridges in America are considered to be deficient. These deficient bridges are in desperate need of repairs and make our roads unsafe for truck drivers. Here is where the worst bridges in America are located.[/p]
[h2]Worst Bridges in America[/h2]
[p]The safety of truck drivers is of the utmost importance and this alarming amount of bridges that are not adequate to support the weight of a commercial truck or big rig is unacceptable.[/p]
[h2]States with the Worst Bridges in America[/h2]
[p]The worst bridges in America can be a safety hazard for truck drivers with loads easily weighing over 50,000 pounds. Here are the states with the worst bridges in America, based on the total inventory of bridges deemed to be deficient.[/p]
[p]Seven of the Top 10 states deemed to have the worst bridges in America are located in the Midwest. Be sure to use Trucker Path and plan your trip ahead of time to save yourself from a potential disaster.[/p]
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[li]Iowa[/li]
[li]Pennsylvania[/li]
[li]Oklahoma[/li]
[li]Missouri[/li]
[li]Nebraska[/li]
[li]Illinois[/li]
[li]Kansas[/li]
[li]Mississippi[/li]
[li]Ohio[/li]
[li]New York[/li]
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[button-white href="http://www.artba.org/wp-content/deficient_bridge/ARTBA_State_Ranking_2016.pdf"]Full List Here[/button-white]