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.
Aggressive Driving: Better Habits Improve Safety on the Road
Aggressive Driving increases crash risk for truck drivers. CVSA shares defensive driving, distraction prevention, and safety tips ahead of Safe Driver Week.
Brake System Fail: Mack, Volvo Now Recall Over 5,100 Trucks
Brake system defect triggers recalls on 5,137 Mack Trucks and VTNA trucks after safety concerns over possible ABS and electronic stability control failure.
New FMCSA DataQs Requirements Aim to Improve Safety Data
FMCSA updates DataQs rules tied to MCSAP funding, adding new review steps, strict timelines, and higher standards for correcting inspection and crash data.
Two New Volvo VNL Recalls: Brake Delay, Display May Fail
Volvo VNL (4) recalls cover brake delay and instrument panel failure, affecting 2025–2026 trucks, raising compliance & safety concerns under federal standards.
Mack TerraPro Trucks Now Recalled for ECU Software Issue
Mack TerraPro trucks are recalled after an ECU software error was found that may allow starting in gear, raising the risk of unexpected...
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...
