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Top fleet manager’s concerns: safety, compliance, and cost control

The J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights recently published a study on the top concerns of today’s fleet managers. The J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights recently published a study on the top concerns of today’s fleet managers. This fourth edition of the report was conducted in February 2024 through a survey of 489 fleet […]

Road rage spikes during summer: beware and be safe

Stress behind the wheel, combined with extreme heat that makes us more irritable, can lead to more than just frustration: it can trigger road rage. Summer brings much more than just vacations. With intense heat waves, increased traffic due to road trips, an influx of new drivers, more pedestrians, and the risk of engine overheating, […]

Operation Safe Driver Week: how to be prepared

Operation Safe Driver Week will take place from July 13 to 19, here are some actions to perform to be prepared for inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the upcoming edition of Operation Safe Driver Week, which will take place from July 13 to 19, 2025. This annual initiative brings together traffic […]

Potential spike in cargo theft around July 4th

CargoNet has issued an urgent warning about a potential increase in cargo theft in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. Logistics company CargoNet has issued an urgent warning about a potential increase in cargo theft in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. According to the company, extended business closures during holiday periods can […]

Lawmakers call for expedited HOS exemptions for faster emergency response

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has requested that the FMCSA expedite and anticipate its regulatory exemption process for Hours of Service (HOS). A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Representatives Mike Bost and Mike Collins, has requested that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expedite and anticipate its regulatory exemption process for […]

6 landmark transportation laws that shaped U.S. infrastructure

Numerous laws were enacted to eventually transform U.S. routes into a vast network of highways that span the entire nation. The United States is known for its extensive highways, which connect different states and facilitate commerce throughout the country. In order for these highways to become an essential part of the national infrastructure and the […]

Brake Safety Day flags 8.7% of trucks

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted a surprise inspection focused on brake safety. On April 22, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted a surprise inspection focused on brake safety. This initiative, whose date is not announced in advance to ensure its effectiveness, aims to ensure compliance with commercial vehicle safety regulations. During the […]

8 of the longest highways in the United States

Get to know the longest highways in the United States, which connect up to 14 states due to their great length. The United States is a vast country, so vast that it has approximately 4 million miles of public roads and 8.3 million miles of lanes, according to the National Highway System. To allow efficient […]

2025 Brake Safety Week: drums and rotors

Inspections will be conducted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the Brake Safety Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the official dates for the upcoming Brake Safety Week, which this year will focus on drums and rotors. The international roadside inspection will take place from August 24 to 30, providing […]

Truck parking shortage: a growing challenge for the U.S. freight industry

This shortage has significant repercussions, affecting not only driver comfort but also road safety and operational efficiency. The shortage of truck parking has become one of the most pressing challenges for the road freight sector in the United States. This is highlighted in the latest study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which takes […]