Tag: Commercial vehicles

A dump truck driver out on DWI bond crashed into a tanker truck on Tuesday morning, killing the other driver.  The accident happened on May 7th at about 9:15 a.m. at Mial Plantation Road and Old Baucom...
Two people have been indicted in connection with the shooting death of a man who was assisting federal authorities in their investigation into a widespread scheme to stage semi truck crashes in New Orleans.

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week 2018 set for September

Just as drivers are recovering from Roadcheck 2018 and gearing up for Safe Driver Week in just a few more weeks, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the dates for another impending inspection blitz -- Brake Safety Week. 

Missouri passes law forbidding unsafe roadside inspections

Missouri lawmakers recently passed new legislation containing a provision that would prevent law enforcement officers from performing roadside commercial vehicle inspections under some circumstances.

Michigan State Police kick off summer-long I-94 crackdown

The Michigan State Police (MSP) have announced that there will be an increased police presence along I-94 this spring and summer.

Illinois State Police: 24 hour truck enforcement spree starts at midnight

The Illinois State Police announced this afternoon that they'll be conducting their yearly 24 hour commercial vehicle enforcement blitz starting at midnight tonight. 

Democratic Senator pushes for clarity with Electronic Logs

A  Democrat Senator from Republican dominated North Dakota is pressing the Department of Transportation for clarity over electronic logs and how truckers will be...

Baltimore DOT is installing numerous cameras to monitor trucks 24/7

Baltimore's Department of Transportation announced on Friday it will be installing several traffic cameras to catch truckers using residential roads as a shortcut. The cameras...

I-65 shut down for multiple commercial vehicle crash

Kentucky transportation officials have shut down all southbound lanes of I-65 at mile marker 71 for an injury crash involving a Greyhound bus and...

Rand McNally Releases 35th Edition of Atlas for Commercial Drivers

Rand McNally released the 2016 edition of its #1-selling trucker's atlas, the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas. The printed atlas, first published in the early 1980s during the period of trucking deregulation, has served over-the-road professional drivers for more than 30 years.

Florida Highway Patrol Campaigns to End Aggressive Driving

"Cutting off a big truck could cost you a fine, if you survive," comes the message from the Florida Highway Patrol, which in conjunction with the Florida Trucking Association is making sure the message hits home with a safety campaign through April 4

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