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USDOT Withholds $40 Million from California Over English Proficiency “Rule Rebellion”

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that it will withhold more than $40 million in federal highway safety funds from California for failing to enforce national English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards for commercial truck drivers.

Could It Happen with Trucks? Tesla Investigation Reopens the Debate on Autonomous Freight Safety

U.S. Trucking Companies Prepare for the Winter Season: Maintenance, Safety, and Efficiency

As winter approaches across the United States, trucking companies strengthen their maintenance, safety, and efficiency protocols to ensure uninterrupted freight movement. Preparing for harsh weather is essential for drivers, fleets, and logistics operators to maintain performance and protect both cargo and personnel.

DOT calls for help in combating cargo theft

The USDOT has launched a call to the transportation industry to participate in developing effective strategies to combat cargo theft. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a call to the transportation industry to participate in developing effective strategies to combat cargo theft, a problem that has reached alarming levels in recent years. […]

Fleet alert: three ELDs removed from FMCSA’s approved list

On September 4, the FMCSA requested that truck drivers and fleets remove three ELDs as a result of the manufacturers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has requested that truck drivers and fleets remove three ELDs as a result of the manufacturers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements […]

Crash in Florida under investigation: non-domiciled CDLs and lack of English language proficiency

Tragic Florida crash claims three lives; DOT investigates driver’s immigration status and license irregularities A tragic accident in Florida that claimed the lives of three people is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy. The incident was caused by a truck driver holding non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) […]

Debate Over Raising the Maximum Truck Weight in the U.S.: Logistics Efficiency vs. Safety and Infrastructure Risks

Tsunami safety: what to do before, during, and after an alert

When a tsunami warning is issued, acting quickly and knowledgeably can save lives. On July 29, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake —the sixth largest ever recorded— struck Russia. As a result of the powerful quake, tsunami warnings were issued in several countries across the Pacific Ocean. Although many of these alerts have since been lifted, the […]

Lytx 2025 Road Safety Report: trends and risks for commercial fleets

This year’s report highlights the latest trends in collisions, risky driving behaviors, the most dangerous times and locations for driving Lytx’s Annual Report, titled “2025 Road Safety Report,” analyzes commercial fleet driving data and reveals key trends in road safety, as well as emerging risks most frequently faced by commercial drivers. In 2024, Americans drove […]

Truckers: the most confident and responsible drivers

A survey revealed that truck drivers stand out as one of the most confident and safety-conscious groups when it comes to driving abilities. When it comes to driving skills, truck drivers have no doubts about their ability to navigate the world of road transport. In a recent survey conducted by online parts provider FinditParts, more […]