Speed violations top trucker citations in CVSA campaign: TT Safety

October 13, 2026

Speed violations top trucker citations in CVSA campaign

CVSA announced that law enforcement officers stopped 8,000 drivers in 36 states, Canada and Mexico during the July 12-18 roadway safety campaign. Read more…

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M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

Oil prices remain above $100 as traders watch Middle East

Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 0.7% to $105.91 a barrel on Oct. 13. That is still higher than the roughly $72 per barrel in late February before the Iran war. Read more…

FMCSA has closed nearly 10,000 truck driver school locations

An agency spokesperson told TT that the high number of schools closed is due largely to rigorous crackdowns by investigators and safety inspectors. Read more…

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Reliability is crucial in the world of heavy-duty vocational vehicles. When it comes to operating in harsh environments and demanding applications such as waste management, construction, mining, and forestry operations, vehicle equipment is constantly pushed to its limits. It’s these operating conditions that drive the development of the latest innovation from SKF Automotive: the Scotseal X-Treme HD seal. Read more…

FDA clears path for oral fluid, hair drug tests

American Trucking Associations, which spent years pressing for the change, called the move an important step toward strengthening highway safety. Read more…

Treasury chief backs tax bill aimed at litigation financing

Congressional Republicans are seeking support from the Treasury Department to examine and potentially change the tax treatment of third-party litigation financing. Read more…

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Your Breakdown Data Knows First

Breakdowns are more than costly disruptions. Each roadside event generates valuable data that can reveal failure patterns, strengthen maintenance strategies, and guide smarter decisions. Combined with clear communication and experienced support, those insights help fleets protect drivers and improve uptime. Read more…

Frontline workers are vital to effective cybersecurity

Experts at the NMFTA Cybersecurity Conference emphasized that as cargo theft schemes become more sophisticated, the importance of keeping humans involved to counter them becomes more crucial. Read more…

Bipartisan caucus eyes truck parking in next Congress

A bipartisan House caucus is pushing a package of infrastructure proposals that includes a long-sought trucking priority: expanding truck parking. Read more…

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Build Your Network with TruckDown Ratings

When a truck breaks down hundreds of miles from home, the difference between a quick fix and a costly delay comes down to knowing which vendor to call. TruckDown’s new rating system helps fleets and owner-operators find that vendor, fast. Read more…

Isaac adds AI in-cab alerts to ease fleet safety management

Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is introducing configurable in-cab alerts that empower drivers to self-correct unsafe behaviors. Read more…

Isaac CEO urges fleets not to relinquish control of their data

“Only you should have access to all your data. Only you should have the big picture of your business. No one else,” Jacques DeLarochelliere said. Read more…

PREMIUM The road to EBS

Adoption of electronic braking systems in the U.S. has lagged behind Europe, but fleets, suppliers and service leaders contend that EBS is coming. Read more…

Jury convicts 2 in Singh Organization cargo theft case

Facing federal prison sentences are two Indian nationals, Arshpreet Singh, 28, of Sacramento, Calif., and Vikramjeet Singh, 31, of Fontana, Calif. Read more…

Tesla drops ‘self-driving’ branding in Europe

Tesla’s driver-assistance branding has long been a point of contention with regulators, safety advocates and some Tesla customers, who say the name gives the impression of full autonomy. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 100 Private Carriers balance service and costs

The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets. Read more…

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