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September 5, 2025

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Nearly 600 Commercial Vehicles Removed from Service During Hazmat Safety Blitz

A recent unannounced hazardous materials safety enforcement initiative revealed that fewer than 13 percent of commercial vehicles inspected had out-of-service violations, highlighting a largely ...

September 3, 2025

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Trucker Honored as TCA Highway Angel After Rescuing Crash Victim

When the unexpected happens on the road, professional drivers often find themselves in the position to step up. That’s exactly what happened when Heather ...

August 28, 2025

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FMCSA Extends Paper Medical Certification Waiver for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers navigating the transition to electronic medical certifications received a reprieve this week. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced an extension ...

August 15, 2025

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Get Ready for the Upcoming Brake Safety Inspections August 24 to 30

Drivers still have time to prepare their trucks for the upcoming nationwide inspection campaign. From August 24 through August 30, law enforcement officers across ...

June 23, 2025

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XPO Driver Nicholas Farness Crowned Grand Champion at Minnesota Trucking Championships

Nicholas Farness, a professional truck driver for XPO and a resident of Ham Lake, MN, has achieved an impressive milestone. On June 1, he ...

June 23, 2025

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Truck Drivers with Oversize Loads to Retain Rest Break Exemption

Truck drivers transporting oversize or overweight loads will maintain their exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) 30-minute rest break requirement. The ...

June 20, 2025

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Nearly 400 Commercial Vehicles Removed from Roads for Brake Violations

Inspectors across 45 jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. recently conducted 4,569 inspections as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) unannounced ...

June 11, 2025

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National Technician Appreciation Week Set for September 21-27

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the ATA Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) are gearing up to celebrate the sixth annual National Technician Appreciation ...

June 5, 2025

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Western Star Recalls Over 21,000 Trucks After Battery Fire Risk Identified

Western Star is issuing a major safety recall impacting over 21,000 of its 49X and 47X trucks due to a battery-related defect that could ...

June 4, 2025

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CVSA Brake Safety Week is Scheduled for August 24-30

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that its annual Brake Safety Week will take place from August 24-30, uniting law enforcement officers across ...