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Michigan lawmakers are considering new legislation that would restrict big rigs from using the left lane.
Car pushed over side of bridge after being dragged by semi truck in wreck in Dallas on Thursday. The accident happened on April 25th at around 9:00 a.m. along the 9800 - 9900 block of Walton Walker...
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Over 7,600 trucks recalled for defects that could spark a fire
Two separate recalls have been issued for Western Star and International trucks because of defects that could result in a fire.
NHTSA: Fatal crashes involving commercial vehicles up more than 5%
The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released 2016 fatal crash data on Friday and found that not only were overall...
Almost 19,000 trucks recalled for steer axle issue that could result in crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for nearly 19,000 Paccar and Navistar trucks for a steer axle defect that could...
Steer axle defect causes recall of more than 1,000 trucks
Certain trucks manufactured by Volvo, Mack, and Autocar are to be recalled as a direct result of Dana steer axles that could potentially cause...
Nearly 700 Freightliner And Western Star Trucks Recalled For Axle Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall affecting hundreds of Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
Hundreds of Trucks Recalled for Defect that Could...
DOT Publishes Speed Limiter Proposal Today
After 10 years of petitioning and legal maneuvering, the U.S. Department of Transportation today officially published a proposal to require speed limiters on commercial...
NHTSA Orders Recall Of Over 30,000 Trailers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered the recall of over 30,000 trailers because of a spring valve defect that could cause the...
Traffic Deaths Rise By 7.7% In 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that deaths caused by vehicle crashes spiked in 2015, reaching their highest level since 2008.
Numerous Factors Contribute...
First Autonomous Driving Fatality Confirmed: Tesla Crashes Into Semi
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has confirmed that that the first fatality involving an autonomous vehicle has occurred in the U.S. following a Tesla...
Cummins Recalls Over 5000 Diesel Engines
Cummins, Inc. has announced a recall of around 5,500 diesel truck engines because of an electrical problem that could result in a blown fuse. According...
Highway Bill Includes $21 Million To Support Mandatory Alcohol Sensing Technology
Included in the recently passed highway bill was a $21 million dollar provision to hasten the development of new alcohol detection technology that federal...
NHTSA Asks For Stronger Underride Guards
The NHTSA announced that they recommend stronger underride guards on trucks to cut down on deaths when passenger vehicles rear end trucks. Around 400 people...
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