Safety
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...
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...
Wisconsin Trooper in a Truck Campaign Targeted Unsafe Driving Near Commercial Vehicles
Wisconsin State Patrol troopers rode alongside professional drivers from July 13 through July 17 as part of the state’s sixth annual Trooper in...
A State-by-State Guide to Commercial Truck Tire Chain Laws
Winter weather can change road conditions quickly, especially on mountain highways where snow, ice, and steep grades create additional challenges for commercial vehicles....
Reckless Driving to Be Enforcement Focus During Operation Safe Driver Week
Truck drivers can expect increased traffic enforcement across the United States and Canada when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver...
Preparing for CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual Brake Safety Week returns August 23 through August 29, 2026, with inspectors across the United States, Canada,...
Cargo Theft Prevention Strategies Every Truck Driver Should Know
Cargo thieves are becoming more organized, more patient, and more selective. They're no longer relying solely on cutting trailer seals in the middle...
FMCSA Tightens Identity Verification in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is adding stronger identity verification requirements to its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, a system used to track...
