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Roadcheck 2025 highlights critical truck and driver safety issues across North America. Learn which violations led to out-of-service orders, from brakes and tires to driver credentials, and how truckers can stay compliant and safe on the road.

October 20, 2025

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Roadcheck 2025 Highlights Vehicle and Driver Safety Issues Across North America

Truckers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico saw another major safety sweep with the 2025 International Roadcheck, the annual three-day inspection blitz run by ...

Staying compliant as a truck driver means keeping your CDL, medical card, logs, inspections, and permits in order. This checklist covers safety, documentation, hours of service, hazmat rules, and FMCSA requirements to help you avoid fines and protect your driving career.

October 16, 2025

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Truck Driver’s Guide to Staying Compliant

Keeping up with compliance regulations is essential for every truck driver. Adhering to these requirements protects your driving privileges, prevents costly penalties, and ensures ...

September 11, 2025

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Three Electronic Logging Devices Removed from FMCSA’s Approved List

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has officially revoked three electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its registry, meaning carriers and drivers using them ...

August 26, 2025

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Brake Safety Week Set to Begin as Inspectors Focus on Drums and Rotors

Truck drivers across North America are getting ready for this year’s Brake Safety Week, the annual inspection and education campaign led by the Commercial ...

August 5, 2025

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Walker and SR ELDs Removed from FMCSA’s Approved List—Here’s What Drivers Need to Do

If you’re using a Walker or SR ELD in your truck, it’s time to make a change. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ...

June 27, 2025

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Carrying Your Medical Certification Card May Soon Be Obsolete

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has introduced updated regulations for federal medical certification. On June 23, the FMCSA revealed the much-anticipated Medical ...

June 19, 2025

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Rand McNally Releases the 45th Edition of the Motor Carriers Road Atlas

The 45th edition of Rand McNally’s Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas is now available, catering to professional truck drivers with updated maps and critical route-planning ...

May 8, 2025

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Urgent Deadline for Truckers to Renew DOT Physicals Approaching

Truck drivers who underwent their DOT physicals in Houston have until Saturday, May 10, 2025, to secure a new medical certificate. Missing this deadline ...

Arizona is ramping up commercial vehicle inspections this week with "Operation Southern Shield." Truckers on I-10 and I-19 should prepare for increased safety checks, covering driver qualifications, hours of service, and vehicle compliance.

February 26, 2025

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Arizona Ramps Up Annual Commercial Vehicle Inspections

Commercial drivers passing through Arizona this week should prepare for extra scrutiny as the state kicks off its yearly commercial vehicle inspection initiative. Known ...

guide to state-specific trucking regulations for interstate hauls. Learn about weight limits, speed restrictions, emission standards, hours of service, and toll fees, with practical tips to help truck drivers stay compliant and avoid penalties on the road.

November 7, 2024

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Comparing Trucking Regulations Across States: What Drivers Need to Know for Interstate Hauls

Understanding state-specific trucking regulations is crucial for any truck driver hauling across state lines. Each state has its own rules on weight limits, speed, ...