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TravelCenters of America temporarily suspends highway roadside assistance to improve safety procedures after a fatal incident. Truck drivers should plan and know what services remain available.

November 7, 2025

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TravelCenters of America Suspends Roadside Assistance for Safety Review

Truck drivers relying on TravelCenters of America for emergency roadside assistance will need to plan. TA has temporarily paused its roadside assistance program while ...

October 2, 2025

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Mack and Volvo Issue Recalls Affecting More Than 6,000 Trucks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced recalls involving thousands of trucks manufactured by Mack Trucks Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America. ...

September 5, 2025

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Nearly 600 Commercial Vehicles Removed from Service During Hazmat Safety Blitz

A recent unannounced hazardous materials safety enforcement initiative revealed that fewer than 13 percent of commercial vehicles inspected had out-of-service violations, highlighting a largely ...

September 2, 2025

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FMCSA Launches $30 Million Study on Commercial Vehicle Crashes

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to begin a comprehensive study examining the causes behind commercial vehicle crashes. The initiative, funded ...

July 17, 2025

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Supporting Safe Roads Together During Operation Safe Driver Week

Operation Safe Driver Week is back, and once again, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is standing behind efforts to create safer roads across North America. ...

July 14, 2025

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Paccar Issues Recall for Over 56,000 Trucks Due to Lighting Problems

Paccar has announced a major recall involving over 56,000 trucks from the Kenworth and Peterbilt brands. This move comes after the identification of several ...

July 8, 2025

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Georgia’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division Gets a New Name

If you’re a part of Georgia’s trucking or transportation community, you may have noticed a change rolling out this summer—the Motor Carrier Compliance Division ...

July 8, 2025

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Get Ready: CVSA Safe Driver Week is Approaching

Throughout the year, law enforcement agencies across North America join forces to improve road safety by targeting risky driving behaviors. One of the most ...

June 2, 2025

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38 Percent of Inspected Trucks Taken Out of Service in West Texas Oil Patch

The Texas Department of Public Safety recently reported the results of a large-scale inspection blitz in the oil-rich Permian Basin of west Texas. Conducted ...

May 9, 2025

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Get Prepared for CVSA’s International Roadcheck May 13-15

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is gearing up for its annual International Roadcheck, scheduled for May 13-15, 2025. This highly anticipated, continent-wide inspection ...