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Essential tips to survive truck inspections and roadside checks

A well-prepared trucker or carrier will be the one who successfully passes future inspections. Truck safety checks and annual inspections begin in May and extend over several months. Although this process can create stress for both drivers and fleet managers, the key to handling it is preparation. The outcome of the inspection will directly depend […]

2025 CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria: key changes for drivers

As of today, April 1, the new Out-of-Service Criteria of the North American Standard 2025 from the CVSA come into effect. As of today, April 1, the new Out-of-Service Criteria of the North American Standard 2025 from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) come into effect. These criteria replace all previous versions, making it crucial […]

International Roadcheck 2025: everything you need to know

The CVSA International Roadcheck will take place from May 13 to 15, learn more about it and be prepared. Truck safety checks and annual inspections begin in May and extend over several months. In 2025, as every year, they start with the CVSA International Roadcheck, which will take place from May 13 to 15. This […]

Road transport recovery trends for 2025

According to a report by Orderful, the road transport sector is beginning to show promising signs of recovery after a period of difficulties. The road transport sector is beginning to show promising signs of recovery after a period of difficulties. In a recent report by Orderful titled “Carrier Performance Trends in 2025,” however, despite the […]

Road transport inspections to watch for in 2025

Learn the important dates and how to get your fleet in the best condition for the inspections. 2025 started off interestingly for the road transport industry, and as we approach the change of season, inspections are just around the corner. Truck safety checks and annual inspections begin in May and continue for several months. Although […]

Spring maintenance: optimizing your fleet

With change in seasons and the growth in goods flows, spring also marks the beginning of a new season for road transport. Spring has arrived. With rising temperatures and winter gradually fading away, the change in seasons and the growth in goods flows, spring also marks the beginning of a new season for road transport. […]

Walmart challenges Amazon with new logistics initiative

Walmart Transportation announced an initiative to implement a new third-party logistics offering. In 2024, Walmart Transportation announced an initiative to implement a new third-party logistics offering. Currently, transportation companies partnered with Walmart’s network have begun receiving informational emails about this step, marking Walmart’s largest expansion into freight transportation services. The emails, sent to selected carriers, […]

Torc, Flex, and Nvidia to create a scalable AI system for autonomous trucks

This breakthrough by Torc, Flex, and Nvidia marks a decisive step toward the commercialization of Level 4 autonomous trucks. The company specialized in the development of autonomous trucks, Torc Robotics, announced a new strategic collaboration on March 18. Together with Flex, a leader in manufacturing, and Nvidia, an expert in artificial intelligence, Torc plans to […]

Risks and costs of heavier trucks on U.S. bridges

According to a recent study, heavier trucks on the roads could result in severe damage to local bridges across the country. U.S. bridges are at risk, and the culprits are heavy trucks. According to a recent study published by the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT), proposals from Congress to allow heavier trucks on the roads […]

The U.S. Interstate System: transforming freight transport

The U.S. Interstate System connects all 50 states through a network of controlled-access highways that boost freight transportation. The railroad used to be the primary means of freight transportation in the United States, due to the limited capacity of trucks and the poor quality of roads. However, the context of World War I triggered a […]