Safety Archives - Truck Drivers USA

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 ...

Construction zones create unique hazards for truck drivers. Learn practical work zone safety tips to help reduce crash risks and protect road workers.

August 24, 2026

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Construction Zone Safety for Truck Drivers: 8 Ways to Stay Safe When the Lanes Get Tight

Construction season means more than orange barrels and reduced speed limits. For truck drivers, every work zone requires adjusting to narrower lanes, changing traffic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...