Safety Compliance

August 24–30, 2025Organized by: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)Focus: Brake Drums and Rotors Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) leads a vital initiative to improve road safety across North America. Brake Safety Week, taking place this year from August 24 to 30, is a coordinated effort involving law enforcement agencies in Canada, Mexico,…

In the world of commercial transportation, compliance isn’t optional, it’s essential. But staying on top of FMCSA regulations, managing driver qualification files, tracking vehicle maintenance, and preparing for audits, and more can be overwhelming without the right tools. That’s where fleet compliance software like Compliance Safety Manager™ comes in. But how do you justify the investment? Let’s…

Did You Know? Maintaining compliance with driver qualification (DQ) requirements is crucial in commercial driving. However, did you know that not all records need to be physically stored? Some requirements are more flexible than they appear! Let’s dive into some of the most commonly asked DQ file questions. 1. Who Needs a DQ File? Any…

Every year, thousands of lives are lost in preventable accidents due to not wearing seat belts. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, there were 916 fatal crashes among truck drivers in 2022. 69.3% of these truck drivers weren’t wearing seatbelts. In 2021, it was 64%. And in…

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 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…

As the temperature rises and the sun shines brightly, summer brings new challenges for truck drivers on the roads. Longer daylight hours, increased traffic, and changing weather conditions require truckers to adopt specific safety measures to ensure a smooth and accident-free journey. In this blog post, we will explore essential driving safety tips for truck…

The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees several operating administrations, one of these being the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or the FMCSA, for short. The primary objective of the FMCSA is to ensure the safety of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers. This is achieved through the establishment of various regulations, such as requirements on…

Do you really know what makes up the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scoring methodology? If you said no, you’re in good company with some of the trucking industry’s most experienced fleet managers who find the whole business of CSA scoring data baffling. But not knowing how it works can significantly impact your company’s CSA score.…

On-Line database will make it difficult to conceal violations… Employers, FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, and State law enforcement will soon be able to access an online database to identify drivers who are illegally operating commercial motor vehicles due to drug and alcohol program violations. Beginning this fall, users can create an account and on…