Stay Alert: How to Avoid Wildlife Collisions on the Road
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.
Operation Safe Driver Set for July 13-19, 2025
Cracking Down on Reckless Driving
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.
Throughout this dedicated enforcement campaign, law enforcement officers across North America will not only be monitoring commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers but also passenger vehicle drivers for unsafe driving behaviors. These include:
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Distracted driving
- Improper lane changes
- Failing to obey traffic signals
- Driving under the influence
- Aggressive driving and road rage
These behaviors are a leading cause of crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving CMVs and passenger vehicles alike. Data continues to show that 75% of truck-involved crashes are caused by actions of passenger vehicle drivers.
During last year’s event, tens of thousands of drivers were pulled over for speeding and reckless driving, the top violations. This year, CVSA is doubling down, reminding everyone that safe driving saves lives.
How Carriers and Drivers Can Prepare:
- Review the internal safety protocols
- Discuss safe driving habits with their team
- Avoid speeding and aggressive maneuvers
- Keep distractions out of the cab
For more information, visit CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week Announcement
ICSA is There: Updates from the CVSA and ATA Conferences
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.
Unauthorized CDL-holder Causes Massive Pileup
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.