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The Commercial Vehicle Training Association is backing an FMCSA proposal that would make drivers who fail to meet federal English language proficiency requirements subject to out-of-service enforcement.

August 24, 2026

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CVTA Backs FMCSA Proposal to Strengthen English Proficiency Enforcement for Truck Drivers

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is supporting a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposal that would make commercial drivers who fail to ...

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has received the 2026 CVSA International Driver Excellence Award after logging more than 3.6 million crash-free miles and over 1,000 Level VI inspections.

August 24, 2026

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CAST Specialty Transportation Driver Receives CVSA’s 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has named Tommy Cash of CAST Specialty Transportation Inc. as the recipient of the 2026 International Driver Excellence ...

Explore essential load securement tips for truck drivers, including working load limits, weight distribution, commodity-specific securement methods, equipment inspections, and best practices for safe freight transportation.

August 21, 2026

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Essential Load Securement Tips Every Truck Driver Should Know

Proper load securement begins long before the truck leaves the shipper. It starts with understanding the cargo, evaluating how it will behave once the ...

Considering a lease-purchase trucking program? Learn how lease-purchase agreements work, what costs drivers should evaluate, key contract terms, and questions to ask before signing.

August 21, 2026

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Lease Purchase Trucking Programs: What Drivers Should Know Before Signing a Contract

For many truck drivers, a lease-purchase program appears to offer a faster path to becoming an owner-operator. Instead of qualifying for traditional commercial financing, ...

A New Mexico commercial vehicle enforcement operation near Taos resulted in 20 trucks and seven drivers being placed out of service following more than 150 safety inspections.

August 21, 2026

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New Mexico Enforcement Operation Places 20 Commercial Vehicles Out of Service

The New Mexico State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau recently placed 20 commercial vehicles and seven drivers out of service during a targeted enforcement ...

Learn how new CDL drivers can evaluate their first trucking job offer by comparing training, pay, company culture, freight, equipment, and long-term career opportunities.

August 20, 2026

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A New CDL Driver’s Guide to Evaluating Your First Trucking Job Offer

Graduating from CDL school opens the door to a wide range of opportunities, but choosing the right first employer can have a lasting impact ...

Learn how new truck drivers can choose the right commercial truck insurance by comparing policies, understanding underwriting, reviewing exclusions, and asking the right questions before buying.

August 20, 2026

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How New Truck Drivers Can Choose the Right Commercial Truck Insurance

Buying commercial truck insurance is one of the first major business decisions many new owner-operators face, and it can also be one of the ...

NHTSA has announced new commercial truck recalls affecting certain 2027 Volvo, Mack, and International models. Learn which trucks are affected and what repairs are required.

August 20, 2026

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NHTSA Announces Commercial Truck Recalls Affecting Volvo, Mack and International Models

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced three commercial vehicle recalls affecting certain 2027 model-year trucks from Volvo Trucks North America, Mack ...