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April 21–25 marks National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) 2025, a vital annual campaign that reminds us all to stay alert and drive cautiously through highway work zones. With construction season ramping up across the country, this week highlights a critical truth: everyone plays a part in keeping our roads—and the people working on them—safe.…

The fight against human trafficking remains a top priority for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), and the organization has announced the dates for its 2025 Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI). This annual effort aims to educate and empower the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry, law enforcement, and the general public to identify and respond…

The trucking industry stands at a critical crossroads, as highlighted in the American Transportation Research Institute‘s (ATRI) 20th annual Top Industry Issues report, unveiled at the ATA Management Conference and Exhibition on October 12th. This year’s results, presented during a dynamic panel discussion led by ATRI President Rebecca Brewster, offered deep insights into the pressing…

Every day, millions of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians share the roads with large trucks and buses. Ensuring everyone’s safety is a shared responsibility, and the “Our Roads, Our Safety®” campaign from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a critical initiative designed to promote safe driving practices around these large vehicles. What is the…

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 25-31 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is a commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative, a brake-safety awareness and outreach opportunity, and a brake-related inspection and violation data-collection project. Inspection and Enforcement CVSA-certified inspectors will…

Insurance is akin to a shield that protects businesses from financial turmoil during the unexpected. And yet, business owners across all types of industries find themselves grappling with the rising costs of insurance – particularly for the trucking industry.  Several reasons have contributed to such hefty premiums, some of which include driver shortages, increased litigation…

Roadcheck will prioritize two focus areas: tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance possession, which will include checking the Clearinghouse to make sure the driver is Not Prohibited. There is an average of 15 vehicle inspections per minute.   2023 CVSA conducted nearly 60,000 inspections. 5.5 % resulted in driver out-of-service. CVSA’s International Roadcheck, slated…

The DOT has the authority to conduct a driver qualification file audit any time FMCSA safety data indicates a problem with compliance and/or safety regulations. If your company had a DOT audit today, would your Driver Qualification Files (DQ) meet the Federal requirements?    The FMCSA requires that all drivers operating a vehicle with a Gross…

The safety of a driver and their vehicle is of utmost importance within the trucking industry, which is why the DVIR, or Daily Vehicle Inspection Report, currently exists. Back in the 1930s, it was created with just a few questions in mind, but today, the report is far more comprehensive, prompting the driver to inspect…

Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) that promotes commercial vehicle safety. This initiative identifies and addresses unsafe driving behaviors via educational and traffic enforcement strategies and engagement with law enforcement. The latter includes an increase in the number of officers and inspectors who monitor both…