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2022-07-26 23:43:54 -

10 tips to help truckers prep for CVSA Brake Safety Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a major CMV brake inspection effort planned for August — here are some tips to get you ready. What to Expect During Brake Safety Week CVSA Brake Safety Week is taking place August 21 — 27 in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will perform North American Standard Level I and V Inspections,...

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2022-01-28 02:54:14 -

Cops find 500 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl, mushrooms, during CMV safety inspection
A truck driver and passenger were recently arrested in New Mexico after an inspection led to the discovery of a variety of illegal drugs inside the vehicle. Around 8 a.m. on January 21, 2022, a New Mexico State Police officer conducted a CMV safety inspection on a 2012 Volvo at the Gallup Port of Entry. From New Mexico State Police: As the officer conducted a safety inspection on the CMV,...

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2022-06-10 10:59:56 -

Here’s what you can expect during Brake Safety Week 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) shared new information on this year’s Brake Safety Week inspection and enforcement campaign. This year, Brake Safety Week will take place throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from August 21 — 27. The area of emphasis for this year’s Brake Safety Week is brake hose/tubing chafing violations. ...

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2022-07-22 14:23:26 -

Here’s what you can expect during Brake Safety Week 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) shared new information on this year’s Brake Safety Week inspection and enforcement campaign. This year, Brake Safety Week will take place throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from August 21 — 27. The area of emphasis for this year’s Brake Safety Week is brake hose/tubing chafing violations. ...

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2022-07-23 13:13:15 -

Iowa DOT shouts out truckers for safety and professionalism
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement recently took the time to praise truck drivers who passed their Level I inspections with flying colors. On July 15, Iowa DOT took to social media to spread “some positivity and good vibes” by recognizing truckers for their safety and professionalism. From Iowa DOT: Good afternoon everyone! Today, many of our MVE...

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2022-08-20 16:32:53 -

Iowa DOT shows how NOT to fix your trailer brakes ahead of CVSA Brake Safety Week
With the nation’s biggest brake safety enforcement effort just weeks away, law enforcement in Iowa took to social media to highlight a major brake violation. On Tuesday, August 9, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement shared a post asking drivers not to use vice grips as a trailer brake fix. From Iowa DOT: Just so we are on the same page here – vise...

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2025-10-28 17:20:39 -

Texas dump truck driver was cited and towed after sheriff finds 28 safety violations
HEMPSTEAD, Texas — A dump truck driver was cited and his vehicle towed after the Waller County Sheriff’s Office discovered 28 separate violations during a roadside inspection earlier this month. The inspection was conducted by a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CVEU) officer on October 16, 2025, in the Hempstead area. Deputies said the loaded dump truck had multiple major...

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2021-08-10 23:00:18 -

Three day semi truck ‘safety’ blitz starts today in more than a dozen states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is spearheading a multi-state enforcement effort meant to cut down on crashes involving commercial vehicles. The “SafeDRIVE” enforcement effort is taking place August 3 — 6 in multiple states, with emphasis on I-95 in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Other states participating in SafeDRIVE include...

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2021-05-06 20:43:18 -

Troopers shout out 89 year old truck driver and his ‘dedication to safety’ during Roadcheck
The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) took time to give kudos to an old school truck driver and his attention to safety during the International Roadcheck inspection effort. On Wednesday, NDHP took to Facebook to praise 89 year old Denver-based truck driver Dave Sheets, who drives for Salt Lake City-based trucking company Savannah Transport. NDHP writes: “#NDHP troopers encounter...

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2022-06-13 11:20:48 -

VIDEO: So how do you explain this to the safety department?
Things go from not ideal to nightmarish pretty darn quick in this driver’s dash cam video.

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2025-03-22 01:42:45 -

$150 Million in Lawsuits Filed Over Fatal I-35 Crash in Austin That Killed 5 and Injured Dozens
Two major lawsuits, including one seeking over $100 million in damages, have been filed in connection to a deadly 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in North Austin that killed five people and left at least a dozen others injured. One of the lawsuits was filed by Nathan Jonard, a survivor of the March 13 crash, who alleges that driver negligence and corporate irresponsibility led to the massive...

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2025-10-31 15:00:40 -

146 Illegal Truck Drivers Arrested on Indiana Highways During ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
GARY, Indiana — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Governor Mike Braun announced that 223 people, including 146 semi-truck drivers, were arrested on Indiana highways near the Illinois state line as part of Operation Midway Blitz, a joint enforcement effort between DHS, ICE, and the Indiana State Police. The operation, launched in mid-September, focused on illegal immigrant...

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2025-05-23 16:57:43 -

38% of Inspected Trucks Placed Out of Service During Roadcheck in Texas’ Permian Basin
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) has released alarming results from the 2025 International Roadcheck campaign, revealing that 38% of inspected commercial vehicles were placed out of service during inspections conducted in the Permian Basin from May 13 to 15. The inspections were part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual...

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2025-10-10 15:35:56 -

6-State Trooper Project launches multi-state highway enforcement effort this weekend
RANKFORT, Ky. — Law enforcement agencies across six states are teaming up this weekend for a coordinated traffic enforcement effort as part of the 6-State Trooper Project. From October 10 through October 12, 2025, state police agencies from Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will increase patrols aimed at reducing crashes and highway fatalities. Troopers...

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2025-10-31 15:26:18 -

Affidavit: Trucker Watching Anime Before Fatal Crash That Killed Turnpike Worker
OTTAWA COUNTY, Oklahoma — A newly filed affidavit reveals that a semi-truck driver charged with first-degree manslaughter admitted to watching an anime video on his cell phone moments before a crash that killed an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority employee. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), 50-year-old David Ray Carlson was driving a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia eastbound on...

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2025-10-09 15:57:43 -

American Trucking Associations Urges Congress to Require English Test for Commercial Drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pushing lawmakers to adopt stricter standards for commercial driver qualifications, particularly English Language Proficiency (ELP), in an effort to improve safety on U.S. highways. In an October 8 letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear emphasized gaps in...

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2025-10-14 16:16:52 -

Amish woman killed after truck slams into horse-drawn buggy in Geauga County
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A woman was killed and a man seriously injured Sunday morning when a commercial truck crashed into a horse-drawn buggy in Geauga County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). Troopers from the OSHP Chardon Post responded to the crash around 7:39 a.m. on U.S. Route 422 near State Route 528 in Parkman Township. Investigators said a 2019 red Volvo...

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2025-07-02 18:25:26 -

Attorney Says Driver Fatigue Still a Major Factor in U.S. Semi-Truck Crashes
TYLER, Texas — Recent crashes involving semi-trucks — including a deadly wreck — highlight how driver fatigue remains one of the leading causes of large truck collisions in the United States, according to East Texas attorney Brent Goudarzi. Federal regulations are clear: commercial drivers are limited to 11 hours behind the wheel after 10 hours off duty, cannot work more...

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2025-06-04 15:15:04 -

Baltimore Pickup Truck Crash Causes Building Collapse, Forces Demolition
A powerful crash in East Baltimore late Monday night, June 2, 2025, left a building partially collapsed and residents shaken, after a pickup truck slammed into the corner of North Patterson Park Avenue and Federal Street. Baltimore Police said the 64-year-old driver reported being forced off the road by another vehicle, leading him to crash into the structure. Though the sound of the impact...

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