Norman Mineta, the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation who was key in the formation of a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, died May 3 at age 90.
May 3, 2022
New approach to mandatory speed limiters would put the burden on motor carriers rather than truck makers. FMCSA is also asking for comment on whether to include Classes 3-6 in new rulemaking.
May 2, 2022
Lytx’s fourth “State of the Data” report on vehicle fleets shows drivers using the company’s safety program experienced fewer collisions in 2021. However, the data also identifies top increased risky behaviors including cellphone distraction.
April 28, 2022
Displaying death counts on highway message boards causes 4.5% more crashes within approximately 6 miles.
April 28, 2022
New features and functionality for Driver-i plus a new customized training program are among the updates from Netradyne.
April 20, 2022
NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy recently challenged safety leaders to use the Safe System Approach in their communities to combat the dire traffic fatality problem.
March 18, 2022
The Department of Transportation is proposing oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for the DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing program.
February 28, 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck will run May 17-19.
February 16, 2022
After investigating a 2020 multi-vehicle crash that included a motorcoach, three trucks and a passenger vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board found that highway speed limits, commercial vehicle collision avoidance systems, connected technology, and more need to be addressed.
February 14, 2022
Can you guess which state topped the Top 10 Truck Bottleneck list for the fourth year in a row?
February 9, 2022
Despite some concerns that it might not be ready by the deadline, the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for the new entry-level driver training standards is now active.
February 8, 2022
A J.J. Keller instructor will educate trainers on how to effectively deliver both the theory and behind-the-wheel aspects of entry-level driver training.
February 7, 2022
Neither Canada nor the U.S. will allow truck drivers from the other country to cross the border unless they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
January 21, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation has named a new deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to replace the departing Meera Joshi.
January 19, 2022
A 2021 Women in Trucking survey finds 46% of drivers have had an unwanted physical advance made toward them at least once.
January 17, 2022
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