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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 […]

Ford Faces Federal Investigation over 1.3 Million F-150 trucks due to potential safety issue

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 138 complaints have been filed by F-150 owners reporting unexpected downshifts while driving at high speeds Federal regulators have launched an investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks from model years 2015 to 2017 following consumer complaints about sudden downshifting incidents that could pose a […]

Severe Weather Alert: Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

A powerful storm system is set to bring severe weather across the southern United States starting Monday night A powerful storm system is set to bring severe weather across the southern United States starting Monday night and continuing into Tuesday, with impacts reaching the East Coast by Wednesday. This storm system has the potential to […]

Extreme cold and snow in central and southern U.U.: how to stay safe

The polar wave continues to affect large parts of the United States, bringing low temperatures, heavy snowfall, and strong winds through Friday and into Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that the U.S. will experience a combination of significant weather events this Friday and over the weekend, including winter storms, critical fire conditions in […]

In brief: EPA grants emission exemptions; FMCSA and NHTSA address safety

Exemptions to California’s zero-emission regulations, truck parking, and rewards for reporting vehicle defects. EPA grants exemptions to California’s zero emission standards The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted exemptions to California’s Advanced Clean Cars II and Heavy-Duty “Omnibus” regulations, allowing the state to enforce stricter vehicle emissions standards, even as similar rules are being contested […]

Tips for safer nighttime driving

Adapting to nighttime driving is key to maintaining road safety. The end of daylight saving time brings an increase in nighttime driving, which raises the risk of accidents. There is an increase in fatal accidents as darkness falls due to poor visibility, so the loss of an hour of daylight in the fall can affect […]

Optimizing fleet safety: key practices for reducing towing accidents

With the aim of safeguarding truck drivers and protecting vehicles, Ex-Guard shared a list of solutions to reduce accidents. In the third quarter of 2023, Ex-Guard launched a damage and trailer accident monitoring program for truck fleets across the United States. This program focuses on identifying the factors that contribute to damage reduction in Class […]