Operation Safe Driver Set for July 13-19, 2025
As in past years, Operation Safe Driver Week 2025 will focus on one of the most dangerous threats on our roadways: reckless, careless, and dangerous driving behaviors.
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Determining Your Drivers’ English Proficiency
Late last month, FMCSA posted on its website a list of suggestions to use during the driver qualification process to determine how well a CDL driver meets the English proficiency standards.
Don’t Automatically Pay That Blown Tire Claim
Article written by Douglas B. Marcello, originally published by Saxton & Stump. Gives information about blown tires, lost treads, and other tips on liability related to tires.
Stay Safe This Summer: Heat Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Excessive heat brings new hazards affecting your vehicle, your tires, and even your vision. Here is how to protect yourself, your rig, and those with whom you share the road.
FMCSA Repealing Several Trucking Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is fully engaged in reducing the number and complexity of trucking-related regulations as directed by an executive order issued by President Trump. Ed Gilroy, American Trucking Associations’ Chief Advocacy and Public Affairs Officer, writes that FMCSA has taken steps toward 19 different rulemakings that will reduce compliance burdens on truckers without affecting safety.
U.S. Offers Just One Parking Spot for Every 11 Truck Drivers
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released new research that documents the ongoing shortage of truck parking and suggests strategies for expanding parking at public rest areas.
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.
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.