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Operation Safe Driver Week 2025: reckless driving

The CVSA’s annual initiative brings together traffic enforcement authorities from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. with the goal of enhancing road safety. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced a new edition of Operation Safe Driver Week, which will take place from July 13 to 19, 2025. This annual initiative brings together traffic enforcement […]

Truck driver salaries lag behind other sectors and inflation

A recent report reveals a $3,500 wage gap in the annual salary growth of truckers. The salaries of truck drivers have not grown at the same pace as other sectors or inflation. A recent report from FinditParts reveals a $3,500 wage gap in the annual salary growth of truckers. The analysis, based on data from […]

Truckers blast regulations as USDOT calls for feedback

Hundreds of public comments reveal industry frustration over rules deemed ineffective and harmful. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) received nearly 300 public comments after opening a call to review existing transportation regulations, as part of an executive order issued by the Trump Administration. The order mandates that for every new regulation proposed, at least […]

In brief: medical certification reforms, border infrastructure, and driver training concerns

The latest news from the trucking industry in the United States. Federal Requirements for CDL Medical Certification The final rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), published in April 2015, requires medical examiners to electronically report the results of Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams no later than the following day, and allows […]

Road safety tips for vacation travel

The combination of dense traffic and emotional stress generates conditions conducive to accidents. Learn how to deal with these situations. With the arrival of spring, traffic and stress become more evident on the roads. The American Automobile Association estimates that millions of people will travel long distances during this period through summer, increasing road congestion […]

NHTSA report: 2024 traffic fatalities dropped 3.8% in the U.S.

This decline marks the first time since 2020 that the annual number of fatalities has fallen below 40,000. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its first projections of traffic fatalities for the year 2024. According to the estimates, 39,345 deaths occurred on the nation’s roadways, representing a 3.8% decrease compared to the […]

April: Distracted Driving Awareness Month

85% of americans believe distracted driving is as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a road safety issue that continues to claim thousands of lives each year. As part of this campaign, Verra Mobility, a provider of smart mobility technology solutions, has released the […]

Report ranks states on truck parking space, safety, and amenities

The ATRI in collaboration with the AASHTO, has published a study on truck parking at public rest areas. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), in collaboration with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), has published a study on truck parking at public rest areas. This research, which included a survey of […]

Distracted driving on the rise: can AI be the solution?

The use of AI as a safety tool for drivers and transportation fleets is gaining increasing popularity across the industry. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of road collisions and accidents, with serious consequences for both drivers and transport operators. In recent years, this issue has intensified, reflected in a concerning rise […]

The dispute over California’s emission regulations continues

Republicans in the House of Representatives have introduced resolutions aimed at eliminating California’s advanced emission standards. Republicans in the House of Representatives have introduced resolutions to eliminate California’s advanced emission standards, including the Advanced Clean Trucks program and other vehicle regulations. This initiative comes despite the Government Accountability Office (GAO) asserting that Congress does not […]