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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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

CVSA has released the 2026 International Roadcheck results after inspectors placed 10,350 trucks and 3,184 drivers out of service during the three-day inspection campaign.

August 31, 2026

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International Roadcheck 2026 Results Show More Than 10,000 Trucks Placed Out of Service

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released the results of the 2026 International Roadcheck inspection campaign, reporting that more than 10,000 commercial vehicles ...

CVSA's 2026 Brake Safety Week continues through Aug. 29 as inspectors across North America place additional focus on brake drums, rotors and commercial vehicle brake safety.

August 27, 2026

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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Continues with Added Focus on Brake Drums and Rotors

Commercial vehicle inspectors across North America continue conducting Brake Safety Week inspections through Aug. 29, with this year’s campaign placing additional attention on the ...

The National Private Truck Council will host its 2026 National Safety Conference Sept. 9-11 in ChampionsGate, Florida, featuring safety education, regulatory updates and the National Driver All-Star Awards.

August 26, 2026

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NPTC to Host 2026 National Safety Conference in Florida

The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) will bring fleet professionals from across the country together next month for its 2026 National Safety Conference, an ...

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has received the 2026 CVSA International Driver Excellence Award after logging more than 3.6 million crash-free miles and over 1,000 Level VI inspections.

August 24, 2026

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CAST Specialty Transportation Driver Receives CVSA’s 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has named Tommy Cash of CAST Specialty Transportation Inc. as the recipient of the 2026 International Driver Excellence ...

The Texas Trucking Association recognized professional drivers, carriers, technicians, and safety leaders during its 2026 Safety and Maintenance Awards, honoring excellence in trucking safety and operations.

August 21, 2026

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Texas Trucking Association Honors Drivers, Carriers and Technicians for Safety Excellence

The Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) recognized professional drivers, safety leaders, technicians and motor carriers for their commitment to highway safety during its annual Safety ...

NHTSA has announced new commercial truck recalls affecting certain 2027 Volvo, Mack, and International models. Learn which trucks are affected and what repairs are required.

August 20, 2026

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NHTSA Announces Commercial Truck Recalls Affecting Volvo, Mack and International Models

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced three commercial vehicle recalls affecting certain 2027 model-year trucks from Volvo Trucks North America, Mack ...