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Learn how cargo securement requirements change based on freight type, including dry van freight, flatbed loads, steel coils, heavy equipment, refrigerated freight, and more.

July 23, 2026

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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 Administration ...

Texas has opened its first mechanical runaway truck ramp in El Paso, giving commercial drivers a new emergency escape option on westbound Loop 375 near I-10.

July 22, 2026

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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 truck ...

Learn how commercial truck tire chain laws differ by state, including where drivers must carry chains, where chain controls are used, and what to know before traveling through winter conditions.

July 21, 2026

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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. While ...

Volvo and Mack have issued recalls and do not drive warnings for certain truck models after a wheel-related issue raised the risk of wheel separation.

June 11, 2026

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Do Not Drive Warnings Issued for Certain Volvo and Mack Trucks

Truck owners with certain 2026 and 2027 Volvo and Mack models may want to check their VINs after new recall notices were issued involving ...

Learn what can place a truck driver out of service during a roadside inspection, including hours-of-service problems, CDL issues, medical certification, drug and alcohol violations, and vehicle defects.

June 10, 2026

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What Can Place a Truck Driver Out of Service During a Roadside Inspection

An out-of-service order can stop a trip on the spot. Sometimes the problem is tied to the driver. Sometimes it is tied to the ...

Knapheide launches the America’s Work Truck campaign at Work Truck Week 2026 to showcase modern work trucks for productivity, safety, and efficiency. Learn how vocational fleets benefit from updated truck bodies and equipment across skilled trades and essential services.

March 19, 2026

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Knapheide Highlights Modern Work Trucks with “America’s Work Truck” Campaign at Work Truck Week 2026

At Work Truck Week 2026 in Indianapolis, Knapheide introduced its new “America’s Work Truck” campaign. The initiative aims to showcase how modern work trucks ...

Fleetworthy and HAAS Alert expand their partnership to deliver real-time roadside alerts for stopped trucks and emergency vehicles. Truck drivers gain advanced in-cab warnings that improve safety and help prevent collisions during high-risk roadside moments.

March 19, 2026

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Fleetworthy is expanding its collaboration with HAAS Alert to enhance safety for truck drivers and roadside responders by delivering real-time alerts for stopped commercial ...

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems expands its brake school schedule with more in-person and virtual training focused on air brakes, electronic braking systems, and advanced safety technology for truck technicians and owner operators.

February 24, 2026

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Bendix Adds More Advanced Technology Training to 2026 Brake School

Brake systems on today’s trucks are no longer just air lines and chambers. With collision mitigation, electronic braking, and stability systems becoming standard, understanding ...

nternational Roadcheck 2026 runs May 12 to 14 and targets ELD tampering and cargo securement. Here is what truck drivers can expect during CVSA inspections and how to stay compliant.

February 23, 2026

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International Roadcheck 2026 Puts the Spotlight on ELD Tampering and Cargo Securement

Truck drivers across North America should expect extra attention this spring as inspectors roll out for International Roadcheck 2026, a 72-hour enforcement effort focused ...