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One of the most effective habits for preventing crashes is looking further ahead down the road. According to FMCSA guidance, ideally CMV drivers should be able to see 12–15 seconds ahead, which is about ¼ mile on highways or one to two city blocks.
One of the most unpredictable hazards that drivers may encounter is wildlife. Deer, elk, and other animals can appear suddenly, especially in rural areas or during times with less light.
Over the last month, ICSA representatives attended the annual conferences for both the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Here’s the latest news that you need to know.
The crash involved a 21-year-old truck driver who slammed into the back of an SUV and caused a chain-reaction crash involving seven other vehicles, including two other semis, near Ontario, California last week.
As part of UDSOT’s nine “Pro-Trucker” initiatives, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced needed updates to the NCCDB.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Department of Transportation (DOT) Comments on Proposed Revisions to DataQs Requirements for MCSAP Grant Funding FMCSA-2023-0190
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s national Brake Safety Week will be in full force August 24–30.
Proposed legislation in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives would provide resources to ensure cargo theft investigations are coordinated among and between federal, state and local jurisdictions.
According to new research published by American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the “average cost” to operate a commercial truck in 2024 was $2.260 per mile.