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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 ...

Oregon DOT is warning drivers about wildfire related highway impacts across the state and urging travelers to monitor changing road conditions.

July 29, 2026

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Oregon DOT Warns Wildfires Are Affecting Travel on State Highways

The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning drivers that active wildfires are disrupting travel on highways across the state, including U.S. 20 and U.S. ...

Learn how cargo securement requirements change based on freight type, including dry van freight, flatbed loads, steel coils, heavy equipment, refrigerated freight, and more.

July 23, 2026

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How Cargo Securement Requirements Change Based on Freight Type

Cargo securement is one of the most important responsibilities a truck driver has before leaving a shipper. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ...

Learn why truck routes sometimes close before wildfire flames reach the roadway and how smoke, emergency operations, and infrastructure inspections influence reopening decisions.

July 22, 2026

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Why Smoke Can Shut Down a Truck Route Before You Ever See a Wildfire

A highway closure during wildfire season can catch truck drivers off guard. Traffic comes to a stop, the road ahead looks normal, and there ...

Texas has opened its first mechanical runaway truck ramp in El Paso, giving commercial drivers a new emergency escape option on westbound Loop 375 near I-10.

July 22, 2026

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Texas Opens First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp in El Paso

Texas has added a new safety feature for commercial drivers traveling through El Paso with the opening of the state’s first mechanical runaway truck ...