safety Archives - Truck Drivers USA

semi truck parked next to no parking sign

April 19, 2024

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Top Trucking Industry Concerns Addressed by FMCSA’s Acting Deputy

Sue Lawless, the acting deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), addressed a variety of critical topics in her keynote speech ...

April 16, 2024

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CVSA’s International Roadcheck

CVSA’s International Roadcheck Is Scheduled for May 14-16 FEBRUARY 12, 2024 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16. ...

April 16, 2024

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SMMC Safety Seminar – All Chapters

SMMC Safety Seminar – All Chapters Join us on May 16th for an enlightening SMMC meeting at our Montgomery office with trucking and legal ...

safety triangles on roadside with semi truck in background

April 15, 2024

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TravelCenters of America, National Association of Truck Stop Operators Team Up to Increase Roadside Safety During Breakdowns

TravelCenters of America (TA), in partnership with the National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) Foundation, has launched an initiative aimed at significantly improving ...

red semi truck pulling white trailer on road

April 8, 2024

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New York Takes a Stand for Driver Safety

The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) has teamed up with Together for Safer Roads (TSR) to enhance fleet safety standards. According to a ...

April 5, 2024

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Truck Drivers Feel New FMCSA Proposal on CDLs Could Inhibit Safety

Several hundred truck drivers have voiced their opposition to proposed modifications to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) CDL requirements. In February, the ...

April 1, 2024

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FMCSA Admin Speaks Out About Trucking’s Zero Death Safety Initiative

At the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Nashville, Sue Lawless, acting deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), provided an ...

March 19, 2024

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Underride Retrofit Requirement Topic of Conversation for NHTSA Safety Committee

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Advisory Committee on Underride Protection (ACUP) convened to address underride crashes and fatalities, focusing particularly on trailers. ...

March 18, 2024

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Florida Trucking Association Promoting Safe Driving through New Initiative

Through its “Share the Road” initiative, the Florida Trucking Association is actively promoting road safety and awareness. This comprehensive effort encompasses public service announcements ...

March 15, 2024

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Physical Safety is a Key Focus for the Trucking Industry

In February, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced plans to study sexual assault and harassment within the commercial motor vehicle industry, sparking ...