English Law of the Land for Truck Drivers
A long-ignored English proficiency regulation is now being enforced by commercial vehicle enforcement officers throughout the U.S.
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California Caves on Electric Truck Mandate
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its request for a waiver from U.S. EPA
Work Zone Awareness Week
Work zone crashes can be very costly and dangerous, often resulting in injury or even death. Studies of work zone crashes show that most can be avoided. Here are tips to help avoid these incidents.
Why Not to Do Non-DOT Post-Accident D&A Test
Non-Department of Transportation post-accident drug and alcohol testing potentially changes a non-liable accident into the detonator of a nuclear verdict.
Update on Legal Action Against DOL IC Rule
Several lawsuits were filed challenging the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) independent contractor (IC) regulation enacted by the Biden Administration and the DOL’s Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su in early 2024.
Underride Petition
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in a Federal Register notice published April 1, denied a petition from the Institute for Safer Trucking (IST) requesting an investigation of collisions that van-type semi-trailers experience with passenger vehicles and other vulnerable road users.
ICSA at TCA Truckload and MATS Conferences
ICSA representatives attended the TCA Truckload event, the preeminent event hosted by the Truckload Carriers Association, held in our hometown of Phoenix, AZ. We also attended the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), the largest trucking show in North America, held in Louisville, KY.
Truck Mirror and Seat Adjustment
Professional drivers know that the placement of mirrors and seats can have a huge impact on safety.
Investigation Closed on Fatal I-80 Multi-Vehicle Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report this week outlining the events that led to the fatal crash on westbound I-80 at the Green River Tunnel.