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72 Hour Inspection Blitz Coming Up

The 30th annual CVSA International Roadcheck 72-hour inspection blitz will take place June 6-8, 2017. This year’s special emphasis on a category of violations is focused on.... 

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MOST DANGEROUS ROADS IN THE U.S.

Highway 1 in Florida had the highest fatal crash rate.  Followed by US-83 in Texas, and I-40 in California.  The safest highway in the country was.... 

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NEW TRUCKING CRASH DATA

The newest data shows another large spike in trucker fatalities.  The number of large trucks involved in fatal crashes increased by 8%, but the rest of the data tells the complete story....  

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SURVEY SHOWS INCREASED NRCME EXAM COSTS

The survey showed 63% of the drivers experienced increased costs as a result of the new NRCME guidelines, and just 6.2% of drivers reported improved exam quality after the regulation was adopted.... 

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TCA OPPOSES RAISING WEIGHT LIMIT TO 91,000 LBS

The Truckload Carriers Association sent a letter to Congress urging them not to increase the maximum weight freight to 91,000 lbs, contending higher costs would hurt smaller carriers while benefitting only a few larger ones.

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The Move Over Law - Why Don't People Know About It?

30% of people aren't aware that they should move over or slow down while passing an emergency vehicle on the shoulder. On average, one tow truck driver is killed every six days, one law enforcement officer is killed every month, and five firefighters die annually after being struck by passing vehicles.

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FMCSA CONCERNED ABOUT TRUCKERS' USE OF GPS

Last month a tour bus stuck on a Biloxi, Mississippi railroad crossing was hit by a train, resulting in the death of four passengers and injuries to 41 others.... 

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