The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted its annual International Roadcheck through May 16-18, 2023. During the 72-hour event, CVSA-certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico, and the United States conducted inspections of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)...
Every year, the CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) activates initiatives throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico aimed at improving highway safety by cracking down on safety violations in the commercial transportation industry. A “blitz” is...
Recent diesel market reports that the US currently has a 25-day supply of diesel fuel (the lowest level since 2008) have caused alarms for many people who work in the industry. But it may not be as bad as the media is making it seem. Consider the table below: As...
Before we know if trucking companies can survive a freight recession, let’s break down the different types of freight carriers that commonly operate in the US.Trucking companies, also known as ‘motor carriers’ are responsible for transporting large...
With fatal truck accidents being on an uptrend in recent years, there is a lot of pressure to create systems that can reduce the overall number of accidents on our nation’s highways. The FMCSA has taken several steps to help reverse the trend but there is still...