Safety
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
