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Wisconsin State Patrol completed its sixth annual Trooper in a Truck campaign, using semi trucks and buses to identify unsafe driving near commercial vehicles.

July 22, 2026

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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 ...

TravelCenters of America has officially ended its roadside assistance on active roadways after a fatal incident and rising distracted-driving dangers. Here’s what drivers need to know about the shift, the safety concerns behind it, and how move-over laws are changing across the country.

November 20, 2025

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TA Ends Shoulder-Side Roadside Repairs as Distracted Driving Risks Rise

TravelCenters of America has implemented a significant change that impacts drivers who rely on roadside assistance during breakdowns. After a series of close calls ...

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 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 ...

April 25, 2025

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Operation Safe Driver Week Set for July 13–19 with Focus on Dangerous Driving Behaviors

Drivers across North America, take note: Operation Safe Driver Week is back this summer. From July 13 through July 19, law enforcement officers throughout ...

April 24, 2025

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Tennessee DOT Highlights Importance of Work Zone Safety

Safety in highway work zones is a critical focus for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) as they join a nationwide effort to raise ...

Ohio law enforcement is launching a yearlong traffic safety campaign to reduce crashes on the Ohio Turnpike. With high-visibility patrols focusing on speeding, distracted driving, and seat belt use, officials urge both passenger and commercial drivers to commit to safer road habits.

February 14, 2025

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Ohio Law Enforcement Focuses on Safer Driving on the Turnpike

Ohio State law enforcement has announced a yearlong traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing accidents and tackling unsafe driving practices along the Ohio Turnpike. ...

truck driver wearing headset : Colorado will prohibit handheld phone use while driving starting January 1, 2025, aiming to reduce distracted driving incidents

October 29, 2024

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Colorado to Prohibit Handheld Phone Use While Driving Starting 2025

In an effort to curb distracted driving, Colorado has announced a new law effective January 1, 2025, that forbids the use of handheld mobile ...

August 13, 2024

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Wisconsin Trooper in a Truck Initiative Advances Road Safety Awareness

Annual Campaign Focuses on Reducing Distracted Driving The Wisconsin State Patrol, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA), has successfully conducted its ...

April 17, 2024

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Annual Travelers Risk Index Released for 2024, New Top Distractions for Drivers

The 2024 Travelers Insurance Risk Index highlights a concerning trend of increased distracted driving on the nation’s highways. Despite previous declines, common distractions have ...