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XPO celebrates 246 professional drivers who achieved major safety milestones in 2024, collectively driving over 308 million accident-free miles. Discover how these dedicated drivers are setting new records in road safety.

February 4, 2025

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Honoring XPO’s Safety Achievements in 2024: 246 Drivers Reach the Million-Mile Mark

XPO is celebrating the outstanding achievements of 246 professional drivers who hit impressive safety milestones in 2024, driving one million or more accident-free miles. ...

Discover how Breckenridge Trucking, a family-owned logistics company, partners with Bendix to prioritize safety and innovation in hazardous material transport.

January 3, 2025

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Making Roads Safer Together: How Breckenridge Trucking Partners with Bendix for Advanced Safety

Breckenridge Trucking, a family-owned logistics company, has raised the bar for transportation safety with its collaboration with Bendix, a leader in commercial vehicle safety ...

This summer’s surprise hazardous materials inspection uncovered nearly 15% of vehicles with safety violations. Learn about the results of CVSA's five-day enforcement initiative and the common issues found, including shipping papers, loading, and placarding violations.

November 20, 2024

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More Than 85% of Commercial Vehicles Pass Surprise Hazardous Materials Inspections

During this past summer, an unexpected safety inspection targeting vehicles carrying hazardous materials found that nearly 15% of the vehicles examined had violations. The ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is progressing toward integrating oral fluid testing into its drug and alcohol testing programs for transportation workers. In May 2023, the department finalized a regulation update allowing employers to include oral fluid as an option for DOT-mandated drug tests. This addition was meant not to replace existing methods but to expand the testing options for employers and drivers.

November 8, 2024

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DOT Advances Toward Oral Fluid Testing in Drug Screening Programs

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is progressing toward integrating oral fluid testing into its drug and alcohol testing programs for transportation workers. In ...

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September 27, 2024

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2024 International Roadcheck Uncovers Over 16,000 Violations – Is Your Truck Prepared for the Next Inspection?

During the latest International Roadcheck held from May 14-16, enforcement officers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico carried out 48,761 inspections of commercial vehicles. ...

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September 25, 2024

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FMCSA Launches Major Investment to Boost State CDL Programs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a substantial investment exceeding $140 million in grants dedicated to state and educational body improvements. ...