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With “Teens and Trucks,” the Roadmap this Summer is on Safety

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Teenagers from the National Capital region today pledged to make this summer safer for all drivers by giving large trucks plenty of room, avoiding their blind spots and signing a “No Texting Promise” during a truck safety demonstration organized by … Continue reading →

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Historical Ruling on Truckers’ Fourth Amendment Rights

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) says a recent ruling by a federal judge is a major historical victory for truckers’ rights. U.S. District Judge Donovan W. Frank ruled that the Minnesota State Patrol’s inspections to determine fatigue violated truckers’ … Continue reading →

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CVSA Roadcheck June 8-10 for Trucks

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has changed the date for the road-check it was originally scheduled for the first of June, it has now been set for June 8-10. CVSA stated Memorial Day weekend as the reason for the … Continue reading →

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2009 Operation Safe Driver Campaign results

Posted on December 29, 2009 by

CVSA released the results from their 2009 Operation Safe Driver campaign they held this past year during October. Drivers and their vehicles improved regarding out-of-service violations and citations during road side inspections. The results also show an increase in moving … Continue reading →

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CVSA Brake Safety Week 2009

Posted on September 11, 2009 by

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct Brake Safety Week, Sept. 13-19, as part of their Operation Air Brake Campaign dedicated to improving inspection, compliance, maintenance and performance of commercial vehicle brakes throughout North America. © 2009, Truck Drivers … Continue reading →

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CVSA Strengthens CMV Uniformity, Safety at NAIC

Posted on August 26, 2009 by

Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Who Compete are Leaders in Highway Safety WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Forty-four inspectors representing nearly every jurisdiction across North America convened this year in a city known for its champions — Pittsburgh — August 17-23, 2009 … Continue reading →

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