Results from the International Roadcheck provide a closer look at commercial vehicle brake violations, out-of-service conditions and the safety issues inspectors found.
Category Archives: Trucking Safety
Brake Safety Week Underway Nationwide as Inspectors Target Commercial Truck Brake Systems
CVSA Brake Safety Week is underway August 23-29, with inspectors across the U.S., Canada and Mexico targeting commercial-truck brake systems and placing vehicles with qualifying safety violations out of service.
New Mexico Trucking Crackdown Puts 20 Vehicles and 7 Drivers Out of Service
A recent enforcement operation in northern New Mexico resulted in 20 commercial vehicles and seven drivers being placed out of service, highlighting the critical need for commercial-vehicle safety.
VIDEO: Dash Cam Captures Violent Intersection Crash After Left-Turn Attempt
The dash cam footage of the intersection collision highlights the importance of safe left turns, as shown when the SUV entered the pickup truck’s path too quickly.
Operation Highway Shield Targets Unsafe Commercial Drivers Across Four States
Washington, D.C. Aug. 10, 2026. Federal transportation and homeland security officials say a three-day commercial vehicle enforcement operation across four Midwestern states resulted in hundreds of drivers and vehicles being placed out of service, dozens of arrests and immigration detentions, and the recovery of nearly $1 million in stolen cargo. The U.S. Department of TransportationContinueContinue reading “Operation Highway Shield Targets Unsafe Commercial Drivers Across Four States”
English Proficiency Rule Could Become Much Harder to Reverse
The trucking industry faces a pivotal shift with new federal regulations mandating English proficiency for commercial drivers. This rule, announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, aims to ensure safe communication and compliance with traffic standards. As enforcement intensifies, the focus is on safeguarding public safety on America’s highways.
Duffy Unveils New National Roadway Safety Strategy With Increased Focus on Commercial Trucking
The updated National Roadway Safety Strategy aims to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries by focusing on safer people, safer roads, and safer vehicles. With commercial trucking enforcement playing a significant role, the strategy will address dangerous practices and improve coordination with law enforcement.
DOT Moves to Codify English-Proficiency Rules for Commercial Truck Drivers
By: Tim O’friel WASHINGTON| August 9, 2026. The U.S. Department of Transportation is moving to formally codify English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers as federal regulators continue focusing on driver qualifications and CDL compliance. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced the action August 7. Federal regulations already require commercial motor vehicle drivers toContinueContinue reading “DOT Moves to Codify English-Proficiency Rules for Commercial Truck Drivers”