The California Air Resources Board has adopted a new emissions tracking program that would help regulators identify vehicles with excess smog-related and greenhouse gas emissions. REAL: The New Way to Measure Real Emissions Assessment Logging (REAL) now requires an On-Board Diagnostic system. This is part of new amendments to the On-Board Diagnostic Regulations that CARB … Continued

After Josh W, a Waller Truck hostler/city driver, exited the Marines, he turned to truck driving. Josh had spent his time in the service as a Motor Transport Operator, or truck driver in short. “We started with Humvees and moved on up,” Josh said. “The first time I got in a truck was January 2008.” … Continued

We know, we know – you don’t want to think about winter, with all the ice, snow, and face-biting wind. But, as drivers, it’s a necessary evil. With temperatures dropping and cold fronts moving in, it’s more and more apparent that winter is on its way. Are you ready? Try on a few of these … Continued

For many professional truck drivers, there’s an understanding that they probably don’t eat as healthy as they should. But with that understanding comes a throwing up of one’s hands. Rest stops and diners don’t exactly provide the best nutrition options in the world, so when you’re facing a tight schedule, what are you supposed to … Continued

Michael could be strongest wind storm to hit U.S. since 2004 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has exempted motor carriers and drivers involved in Hurricane Michael relief efforts in eight states from Hours of Service. This exemption also extends to other parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, or FMCSRs, in an … Continued

.Authorities in Greeneville, Tennessee, say that a truck driver ignored “no truck” signs and followed his GPS onto a mountain roadway that proved to be too treacherous for him to maneuver. The incident happened on Tuesday, October 2, at around 7 a.m., according to the Greeneville Sun. Authorities say that truck driver Fred Washington didn’t … Continued

Waller Truck Co., Inc. was excited to once again join with the community at the Excelsior Springs high school for the 2018 Touch-a-Truck. The Excelsior Springs Parks and Rec department hosts the Touch-a-Truck every year. According to the Parks and Rec department, Waller Truck Co., Inc. was one of twice as many businesses as last … Continued

CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, Sept. 16-22, in order to identify and remove CMVs with critical brake violations from our roadways and to call attention to the dangers of faulty brake systems.   Properly functioning brake … Continued

In the height of the summer heat, Waller driver Willie P. was keeping an eye out for his fellow drivers. He ran into Danny B., a fellow Waller driver, at a truck stop. Danny was suffering from heat exhaustion. Danny hadn’t had a chance to notify anyone of his condition, or was otherwise unaware that … Continued