Safety Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Learn practical cargo security tips for truck drivers, including how parking choices, paperwork, and planning can help reduce theft risks.

September 25, 2026

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Parked for the Night? These Simple Security Checks Can Help Protect Your Truck and Cargo

Cargo theft doesn’t only happen at distribution centers or warehouse yards. According to the FBI, thefts frequently occur at truck stops, parking lots, roadside ...

CVSA released results from a special human trafficking awareness initiative that included 4,340 commercial vehicle inspections and outreach across the U.S. and Canada.

September 25, 2026

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CVSA Reports Results from Human Trafficking Initiative During International Soccer Competition

Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies in 10 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces distributed thousands of human trafficking awareness materials and conducted more than 4,300 ...

CMT's new Freight Safety Intelligence platform uses 90 days of telematics data to give freight brokers a more current view of carrier driving safety.

September 22, 2026

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New CMT Platform Uses Recent Driving Data to Measure Carrier Safety

Cambridge Mobile Telematics has launched a new platform that could make recent on-road driving performance a bigger part of how freight brokers evaluate carriers ...

CVSA inspectors placed 683 vehicles out of service during an unannounced hazardous materials and dangerous goods inspection initiative.

September 21, 2026

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683 Vehicles Placed Out of Service During Unannounced Hazmat Inspection Blitz

Hundreds of commercial vehicles were taken off the road after inspectors conducted an unannounced hazardous materials and dangerous goods enforcement initiative across the United ...

Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety released a free pet travel safety guide covering restraints, emergencies, weather, and other considerations for truck drivers traveling with pets.

September 15, 2026

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New Pet Safety Guide Offers Resources for Truck Drivers Traveling with Dogs and Cats

Truck drivers who bring a dog or cat on the road have a new safety resource designed specifically with commercial truck travel in mind. ...

Learn why semi-truck tire pressure can fall after a cold night, how temperature affects PSI and when a lower morning reading may point to an air leak.

September 11, 2026

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Why Semi-Truck Tire Pressure Changes After a Cold Night

A truck can be parked at the end of a mild afternoon with its tire pressures where they should be, then show several pounds ...

Learn how truck drivers can use layered trailer security, smarter stop planning, and verified communications to reduce cargo theft risk.

September 10, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Better Protect Loads from Cargo Theft

Cargo theft has become more organized, and protecting a load now involves more than locking the trailer before walking away. Thieves may target freight ...

TCA is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program with 10 online training modules and six live webinars for the 2026-27 session.

September 10, 2026

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TCA Expands Safety Management Training with New Courses and Live Webinars

The Truckload Carriers Association is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program for 2026-27, adding new training opportunities for people working in trucking safety, ...

The Colorado Department of Transportation has released a new video series explaining key traffic laws, including hands-free driving, move over requirements, chain laws, and roundabout rules.

September 1, 2026

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Colorado DOT Highlights Traffic Laws Drivers Commonly Overlook

The Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to brush up on several state traffic laws through a new public education campaign covering distracted ...

Learn what contributes to truck rollovers, how vehicle stability changes with different loads and the driving habits that help reduce rollover risk.

August 31, 2026

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Understanding Truck Rollovers and How to Prevent Them

Truck rollovers are among the most severe crashes involving commercial vehicles, not only because of the damage they can cause, but because they often ...