Driver Safety Issues
We offer practical advice and insights to prioritize safety in every mile you drive. From new safety regulations and best practices to advancements in safety technologies, these articles provide critical information to help drivers protect themselves and others. Topics include defensive driving techniques, accident prevention, weather-related hazards, and tips for maintaining physical and mental well-being while on long hauls.
Truck Safety: NHTSA Now Seeking to Expand Data Collection
NHTSA proposes updates to crash data collection used to study truck safety, tracking crashes, injuries, & risks to guide future safety decisions nationwide.
Recalls Alert: Time for a Complete Safety Review
Recalls alert from NHTSA urges drivers to check for open safety issues that could affect trucks, compliance, and highway safety nationwide.
Parking Brake Defect Prompts a New Volvo Recall
Volvo Trucks recalls 800 VNL tractors over a parking brake force issue that may increase rollaway risk linked to weight-bias mode in certain...
Truck Driver Injuries: Risks and Better Habits on the Road
Truck driver injuries range from back pain and whiplash to fractures and PTSD. Learn common risks, prevention tips, and ways drivers can stay...
PACCAR Issues New Recall: Steering Cross-Shaft May Fail
PACCAR recalls certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks over a steering cross-shaft defect that may cause loss of steering control, according to NHTSA.
Ice Storm Warning: DOT Advice Truck Drivers Should Know
Ice Storm warnings prompt DOT guidance as freezing rain and slick roads threaten major freight routes and raise safety concerns for truck drivers.
Motive Report: New Data on Driver Behavior and Crashes
The Motive Report analyzes AI dashcam data and claims driver behavior is the top crash risk factor, while noting fewer severe collisions and...
Truck Safety Labels Now Revisited by the NHTSA
NHTSA is requesting public comments as it reviews labeling requirements tied to truck safety under federal consumer information rules.
Truck Route OR 229 Shut Down by a Massive Landslide
Oregon Highway 229 has been shut since a landslide wiped out the truck route in December. ODOT warns that the closure could last...
Unsafe Carriers, Brokers Targeted in New Proposed Bill
The Patrick & Barbara Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act would penalize brokers that hire unsafe carriers to improve roadway safety & expand FMCSA...
Brake Fail: International Motors Now Recalling 1300 Trucks
International Motors recalls over 1,300 LT and RH trucks after a clogged HSA exhaust port was found to delay brake release, increasing the...
2026 Peterbilt Trucks Now Recalled for an Air Brake Defect
PACCAR recalls 2026 Peterbilt Trucks after an air brake volume defect was found, affecting braking performance and requiring updated air tank components.
