truck safety
New CMT Platform Uses Recent Driving Data to Measure Carrier Safety
Cambridge Mobile Telematics has launched a new platform that could make recent on-road driving performance a bigger part of how freight brokers evaluate...
Essential Load Securement Tips Every Truck Driver Should Know
Proper load securement begins long before the truck leaves the shipper. It starts with understanding the cargo, evaluating how it will behave once...
New Mexico Enforcement Operation Places 20 Commercial Vehicles Out of Service
The New Mexico State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau recently placed 20 commercial vehicles and seven drivers out of service during a targeted...
NYSP Inspection Campaign Finds More Than 900 Commercial Vehicle Violations
A targeted commercial vehicle enforcement campaign conducted by the New York State Police resulted in nearly 1,000 violations and more than 100 trucks...
Runaway Truck Ramps Across the U.S.: What Happens After You Use One?
Runaway truck ramps are designed for one purpose: stopping an out-of-control vehicle before it reaches traffic, sharp curves, or populated areas. While most...
CVSA Brake Safety Week Returns August 23 with Focus on Brake Drums and Rotors
Commercial drivers and motor carriers across North America should prepare for increased brake inspections later this month as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance...
New York Expands Bridge Strike Awareness Campaign Following More Than 300 Incidents in 2025
New York is expanding its statewide effort to reduce bridge strikes after hundreds of overheight vehicle crashes were reported last year, many involving...
How Cargo Securement Requirements Change Based on Freight Type
Cargo securement is one of the most important responsibilities a truck driver has before leaving a shipper. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Texas Opens First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp in El Paso
Texas has added a new safety feature for commercial drivers traveling through El Paso with the opening of the state's first mechanical runaway...
A State-by-State Guide to Commercial Truck Tire Chain Laws
Winter weather can change road conditions quickly, especially on mountain highways where snow, ice, and steep grades create additional challenges for commercial vehicles....
