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Great Dane Issues Do Not Drive Warning as PACCAR and Volvo Recall Trucks
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Great Dane Issues Do Not Drive Warning as PACCAR and Volvo Recall Trucks

Great Dane has warned owners not to operate certain 2027 Champion dry van trailers until they repair a potentially faulty coupling assembly. The...

How to Find Factory Recall Information for a Specific Semi-Truck
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How to Find Factory Recall Information for a Specific Semi-Truck

A recall involving a particular semi-truck model doesn't necessarily apply to every truck built during the affected model years. Manufacturers may limit a...

New CMT Platform Uses Recent Driving Data to Measure Carrier Safety
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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