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The FMCSA's "Respect the Rig" toolkit teaches young drivers essential tips on safely sharing the road with trucks and buses. Learn how to navigate wide turns, stopping distances, and blind spots to enhance road safety.

November 21, 2024

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FMCSA Urges Young Drivers to “Respect the Rig”

Enhancing road safety can significantly be achieved by educating passenger car drivers on how to share the road with larger vehicles such as trucks ...

A significant recall has been announced involving thousands of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to a problem with the Cummins X15 engines. This issue previously led to recalls affecting Daimler Truck and Navistar vehicles.

November 1, 2024

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Cummins X15 Engine Recall Impacts Thousands of Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks

A significant recall has been announced involving thousands of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to a problem with the Cummins X15 engines. This issue ...

parked semi trucks in semi truck parking lot : The federal government is investing $4.2 billion in infrastructure, creating 260 new truck parking spaces through grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

October 28, 2024

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Federal Funding Creates 260 New Truck Parking Spots for Truck Drivers

The federal government is channeling $4.2 billion into infrastructure upgrades, which will result in the creation of 260 new truck parking spaces. This funding ...

October 3, 2024

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Over 9,000 Cummins X15 Engines Recalled Due to Fuel Pump Issue

Cummins is facing a significant issue as over 9,000 of its X15 diesel engines are being recalled due to a key concern with the ...

semi truck driving at night with brake lights lit up

September 25, 2024

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FMCSA Greenlights Limited Use of Pulsating Brake Lights for Trucks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has sanctioned the use of pulsating brake lights for a select number of trucks, awaiting updated industry ...