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Wabash is recalling 553 model year 2027 van trailers because the external ABS malfunction indicator light may not be labeled, resulting in noncompliance with FMVSS No. 121.

August 13, 2026

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Wabash Recalls 553 Van Trailers Over Missing ABS Indicator Label

Wabash National Corporation is recalling 553 model year 2027 van trailers because the external antilock braking system (ABS) malfunction indicator light may not be ...

TAT is recognizing professional truck driver Arian Taylor for his efforts to help combat human trafficking and highlighting free training resources available to transportation professionals.

August 12, 2026

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TAT Highlights Truck Driver’s Role in Combating Human Trafficking

TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) is recognizing professional truck driver Arian Taylor, recipient of the organization’s Harriet Tubman Award, for his efforts to help ...

TechCelerate Now has updated its website with new educational resources, videos, and an enhanced ROI calculator to help motor carriers evaluate advanced truck safety technologies.

August 12, 2026

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TechCelerate Now Updates Website with New Truck Safety Technology Resources

TechCelerate Now (TCN), a government-industry program focused on advanced truck safety technologies, has updated its website with new educational resources, videos, and an enhanced ...

Review the DOT inspection violations most often tied to driver logs, CDL credentials, annual inspection records, lighting, brakes, tires, and cargo securement.

August 11, 2026

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The Most Common DOT Inspection Violations for Truck Drivers

Roadside inspection reports show that some of the most frequently cited violations have little to do with a major mechanical failure. Logbook errors, missing ...

Why don't most semi trucks have front airbags? Federal rules, truck design, and current manufacturer equipment explain why airbags remain inconsistent across Class 8 models.

August 10, 2026

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Why Semi Trucks Don’t Use Airbags Like Passenger Vehicles

Front airbags are required in passenger vehicles, but federal rules do not impose the same requirement across the heavy-duty truck market. Most Class 8 ...

Ohio has relocated its Cuyahoga County Safety Corridor to a 14-mile section of I-480 following significant crash reductions on the previous I-90 enforcement corridor.

August 7, 2026

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Ohio Relocates Cuyahoga County Safety Corridor to I-480 Following Crash Reduction on I-90

Ohio transportation and law enforcement officials are relocating the Cuyahoga County Speed and Seat Belt Safety Corridor to a nearly 14-mile stretch of Interstate ...

PACCAR has recalled 5,919 model year 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks due to a potential power distribution center issue that could affect critical vehicle systems.

August 6, 2026

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PACCAR Recalls Nearly 6,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Over Power Distribution Center Issue

PACCAR has recalled 5,919 model-year 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identified a potential issue with the ...

CVSA's 2026 Brake Safety Week runs August 23 through August 29 with inspectors focusing on brake drums, rotors, and other brake system components during roadside inspections.

August 5, 2026

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CVSA Brake Safety Week Returns August 23 with Focus on Brake Drums and Rotors

Commercial drivers and motor carriers across North America should prepare for increased brake inspections later this month as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) ...

Oregon wildfires continue to affect Interstate 84 and other eastern Oregon freight routes, with ODOT warning truck drivers to expect changing conditions, delays, and possible closures.

August 4, 2026

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Oregon Wildfires Continue to Disrupt Freight Traffic Across Eastern Oregon

Truck drivers traveling through eastern Oregon may find Interstate 84 open one hour and restricted the next as wildfire conditions continue to change across ...

New York has expanded its "Check Your Height, Know It's Right!" campaign after 310 bridge strikes were reported in 2025, combining public awareness with targeted enforcement for commercial vehicles.

July 31, 2026

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New York Expands Bridge Strike Awareness Campaign Following More Than 300 Incidents in 2025

New York is expanding its statewide effort to reduce bridge strikes after hundreds of overheight vehicle crashes were reported last year, many involving commercial ...