Safety Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety released a free pet travel safety guide covering restraints, emergencies, weather, and other considerations for truck drivers traveling with pets.

September 15, 2026

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New Pet Safety Guide Offers Resources for Truck Drivers Traveling with Dogs and Cats

Truck drivers who bring a dog or cat on the road have a new safety resource designed specifically with commercial truck travel in mind. ...

Learn why semi-truck tire pressure can fall after a cold night, how temperature affects PSI and when a lower morning reading may point to an air leak.

September 11, 2026

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Why Semi-Truck Tire Pressure Changes After a Cold Night

A truck can be parked at the end of a mild afternoon with its tire pressures where they should be, then show several pounds ...

Learn how truck drivers can use layered trailer security, smarter stop planning, and verified communications to reduce cargo theft risk.

September 10, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Better Protect Loads from Cargo Theft

Cargo theft has become more organized, and protecting a load now involves more than locking the trailer before walking away. Thieves may target freight ...

TCA is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program with 10 online training modules and six live webinars for the 2026-27 session.

September 10, 2026

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TCA Expands Safety Management Training with New Courses and Live Webinars

The Truckload Carriers Association is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program for 2026-27, adding new training opportunities for people working in trucking safety, ...

The Colorado Department of Transportation has released a new video series explaining key traffic laws, including hands-free driving, move over requirements, chain laws, and roundabout rules.

September 1, 2026

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Colorado DOT Highlights Traffic Laws Drivers Commonly Overlook

The Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to brush up on several state traffic laws through a new public education campaign covering distracted ...

Learn what contributes to truck rollovers, how vehicle stability changes with different loads and the driving habits that help reduce rollover risk.

August 31, 2026

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Understanding Truck Rollovers and How to Prevent Them

Truck rollovers are among the most severe crashes involving commercial vehicles, not only because of the damage they can cause, but because they often ...

Volvo Trucks North America and the Center for Pet Safety have released a free guide with recommendations to help truck drivers travel more safely with dogs and cats.

August 31, 2026

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Volvo Trucks Releases New Pet Safety Guide for Drivers Traveling with Animals

Volvo Trucks North America has partnered with the nonprofit Center for Pet Safety to release a new guide aimed at helping professional truck drivers ...

CVSA has released the 2026 International Roadcheck results after inspectors placed 10,350 trucks and 3,184 drivers out of service during the three-day inspection campaign.

August 31, 2026

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International Roadcheck 2026 Results Show More Than 10,000 Trucks Placed Out of Service

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released the results of the 2026 International Roadcheck inspection campaign, reporting that more than 10,000 commercial vehicles ...

Learn how semi-truck blind spots change during everyday driving, why mirror setup matters, and the techniques professional drivers use to maintain better visibility.

August 27, 2026

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Understanding Semi-Truck Blind Spots and How to Manage Them Safely

Every tractor-trailer has blind spots, but they are not fixed areas that stay the same from one mile to the next. They change with ...

CVSA's 2026 Brake Safety Week continues through Aug. 29 as inspectors across North America place additional focus on brake drums, rotors and commercial vehicle brake safety.

August 27, 2026

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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Continues with Added Focus on Brake Drums and Rotors

Commercial vehicle inspectors across North America continue conducting Brake Safety Week inspections through Aug. 29, with this year’s campaign placing additional attention on the ...