News & Reports
FMCSA moving forward with crash risk study
Mark Schremmer The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is moving forward with a study looking at how a truck driver’s work schedule relates to crash risk. In a notice that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, April 20, FMCSA said the study, “Crash...
ELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitz
Overdrive Staff It didn’t take long for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to highlight one of its newest out-of-service violations. Earlier this week, the alliance of state/federal enforcement and industry announced false-log violations as a result of ELD...
CVSA’s International Roadcheck Scheduled for May 12-14
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 12, 2026) – From May 12 to 14, enforcement personnel throughout North America will inspect commercial motor vehicles and commercial motor vehicle drivers for compliance with vehicle, cargo and driver regulatory requirements as part of the...
Crash preparedness: A driver’s guide to effective accident scene documentation
Mark Murrell The human toll of a collision should never be underestimated – even if there are no physical injuries, the mental stress can be enormous. However, during that experience, drivers still have responsibilities and need to follow some best practices when it...
Truck drivers support changing back to 30-day emergency window
Mark Schremmer When there’s an emergency, it’s truck drivers who often come to the rescue, delivering critical supplies and assistance to areas of need. That’s why the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association supports the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
CVSA’s Upcoming Webinars for Industry
Industry Series – Part 391: Focused Driver Qualification Investigations Tuesday, March 24, 1-2 p.m. EDT For Industry Members Only Ever wonder what safety investigators are looking for when performing a focused review on driver qualifications? CVSA invites you to...
CVSA announces dates for this year’s three-day International Roadcheck
Truckers News You've got 90 days or so to either plan to take time off or get yourself and your truck ready for the annual three-day inspection blitz planned by law enforcement in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. From May 12 to 14, enforcement personnel throughout...
Getting Ready for the USDOT Registration System
Attention: If you have a USDOT Number and/or Operating Authority (MC, MX, FF Docket Number) and have not already done so, please complete the actions below to prepare for the launch of Motus: USDOT Registration System. To facilitate a seamless transition to Motus:...
The Anatomy of a Chameleon Carrier Empire. How They Build It.
The lease model, the labor pipeline, the insurance game, and why the growth formula always ends in dead bodies Rob Carpenter Four Amish men from Bryant, Indiana, are dead because a system designed to keep dangerous operators off the road has been reverse-engineered...
‘Brokers could do more’: SCOTUS hears oral arguments in cornerstone liability case
Jason Cannon The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in a high-stakes legal battle that could determine whether freight brokers can be held liable for selecting unsafe trucking companies. The case, Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, centers on the scope of...