In-Cab Coaching with Cameras
In-cab audio, produced by cameras, is designed to provide real-time feedback to drivers when a potentially unsafe situation is detected.
Unauthorized CDL-holder Causes Massive Pileup
Last Week's I-10 Crash in California Left at Least Two Dead
Allegedly undocumented CDL holders keep giving USDOT more reasons to push to revoke massive numbers of non-domiciled CDLs. The latest 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.
The California-based driver, who had been issued his CDL just days before causing the crash, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter. The truck’s dash cam caught actual footage of the tractor-trailer slamming into the back of an SUV.
Almost immediately, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy issued a renewed call condemning California’s (and other states’) failure to follow federal law in issuing non-domiciled CDLs. DOT has already withheld $40 million in federal highway funds from California and promises to withhold more if the State doesn’t clean up its licensing practices.
ICSA urges its members to be sure its drivers holding non-domiciled CDLs are in the country legally. Otherwise, members are at risk for losing undocumented drivers, or worse yet, being responsible for another horrific crash.
Top Out-of-Service Violations of 2025
Out-of-service (OOS) violations continue to impact carriers across the country, leading to costly downtime. In 2025, the average driver OOS rate reached 12.68%, while the vehicle OOS rate climbed to 29.13%.
The Importance of a Pre-Trip Inspection
Planning a safe trip as a professional truck driver requires thoughtful preparation before every journey. These are key practices to keep in mind throughout each stage of your trip.