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Crash Responder Safety: A National Priority for America’s Highways

A Shared Road, A Shared Responsibility
Crash Responder Safety is more than a federal campaign — it’s a real-world issue that affects every trucker rolling down America’s highways. Quick-clearance techniques, better communication, stronger enforcement, data-driven crash prevention, and consistent “Move Over” behavior all contribute to safer roads for responders and for drivers behind the wheel of Class 8 equipment.
As USDOT continues to expand training and roll out new safety initiatives, the trucking community remains a critical partner. Protecting the people who protect us — and preventing crashes before they happen — is a mission shared by every responder, every agency, and every driver in the industry.

Newsom Under Federal Investigation After Fatal Crash Linked to Illegally Issued Commercial License

Gavin Newsom Under Federal Investigation After Fatal Crash Linked to Illegally Issued Commercial License

FMCSA Final Rule: Automatic Emergency Braking Systems to Be Mandatory on All Heavy Trucks by 2026

Over $40 million announced by Trump administration to improve safety on tribal lands and put road projects ahead of Biden-era climate mandates

The Trump administration announced more than $40 million to improve roadway safety in Tribal communities, eliminating Biden-era requirements that tied funding to climate goals and social justice policies. The updated version of the program prioritizes projects that reduce crashes and fatalities, with selection criteria based exclusively on merit.

U.S. Withdraws Truck Speed Limiter Proposal: A Win for the Transportation Industry

U.S. Withdraws Truck Speed Limiter Proposal: A Win for the Transportation Industry.