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Arizona Highway Patrol conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement detail on I-10 between Benson and Wilcox in honor of a fallen officer. The operation focused on Move Over Law enforcement and commercial vehicle compliance, resulting in multiple citations and inspections affecting truck drivers and carriers.

December 26, 2025

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Arizona Highway Patrol Conducts I-10 Enforcement Detail to Honor Fallen Officer

Arizona law enforcement recently carried out a commercial vehicle enforcement effort along Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona that carried deeper meaning than a routine ...

Truck drivers are encouraged to attend the Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit in Kansas City on December 16 and 17. Learn about the sessions, speakers, and registration details for this free event.

December 12, 2025

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Truck Drivers Encouraged to Attend Kansas City Safety Summit This December

Truck drivers spend more time on the road than anyone, which makes their voice essential when decisions about highway safety are being made. Later ...

FMCSA removes 5 ELDs from its approved list. Truck drivers using Ontime Logs PT, Green Light, Sahara, US FAST, or ELDWISE must switch to compliant devices by January 20, 2026.

November 25, 2025

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FMCSA Pulls 5 ELDs from Approved Device List: What Truckers Need to Know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on November 20 that five electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been removed from the agency’s list ...

OOIDA praises DOT for improving the complaint system for truck drivers, but urges further updates. Learn what changes have been made to the NCCDB and what OOIDA wants next.

November 6, 2025

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OOIDA Responds to DOT Updates: Complaint System Improved but Still Needs Work

The U.S. Department of Transportation is making strides to improve its complaint system for truck drivers, but industry advocates say there is still more ...

Trucking experts warn of the largest capacity purge in U.S. history, with up to 600,000 drivers at risk due to new federal rules and falling freight demand. Here’s what truck drivers need to know and how to prepare for the changing market.

November 4, 2025

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The Great Capacity Purge: What Truck Drivers Need to Know

The trucking industry is heading into one of the biggest shakeups in its history. Freight volumes are falling, regulations are tightening, and economists warn ...

FMCSA’s renewed English language enforcement is reshaping fleet hiring and compliance standards. Learn how carriers can protect their driver pipelines through proactive testing, language training, and smarter recruiting strategies to stay compliant and competitive.

October 23, 2025

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How Prepared Is Your Driver Pipeline for Ongoing FMCSA English Language Enforcement?

Truck fleets nationwide are rethinking their workforce strategies as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) renewed English language proficiency enforcement reshapes the hiring landscape. Inspectors ...

The FMCSA has taken five electronic logging devices off its Registered Devices list, requiring drivers to switch to compliant options or use paper logs until December 16 to stay in compliance and avoid violations.

October 22, 2025

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Five More ELDs Get Booted — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know

If you’re running with an electronic logging device, it’s time to double check your setup. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration just pulled five ...

Aurora has received DOT approval to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of traditional triangles on autonomous trucks. Here’s what this exemption means for drivers and how it could impact future safety rules in the trucking industry.

October 20, 2025

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Aurora Gets DOT Approval for Cab-Mounted Warning Beacons

Aurora, one of the major players in autonomous trucking, says the U.S. Department of Transportation has now approved its request to use cab-mounted warning ...

Roadcheck 2025 highlights critical truck and driver safety issues across North America. Learn which violations led to out-of-service orders, from brakes and tires to driver credentials, and how truckers can stay compliant and safe on the road.

October 20, 2025

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Roadcheck 2025 Highlights Vehicle and Driver Safety Issues Across North America

Truckers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico saw another major safety sweep with the 2025 International Roadcheck, the annual three-day inspection blitz run by ...