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Commercial truck tires pose a substantial hazard to highway safety, contributing to accidents and potential fatalities, especially when carrying heavier loads and during warmer weather conditions. The demanding nature of commercial truck operations, including extended hours on the road, hauling heavy cargo, and exposure to various road surfaces, leads to severe wear and tear on…

Brake safety is a critical component to safe driving practices, especially among commercial motor vehicle drivers. This year’s Brake Safety Week aims to reduce the number of accidents caused by brake-related issues. Inspections will focus on the brake systems of commercial motor vehicles including hydraulic and air-brake systems. Inspectors will check for any brake-related violations…

According to the FMCSA’s reports from August 2022, the top five HAZMAT violations were: 1.     Package not secured in the vehicle. 2.     No copy of the U.S. Department of Transportation HM registration number. 3.     No and/or improper shipping paperwork. 4.     Shipping paper accessibility. 5.     Vehicle not placarded as required. On June 13-17, 2022, Commercial motor vehicle inspectors inspected 6,204 vehicles…