For transportation companies, getting the load from Point A to Point B is only part of the job. Getting it there safely requires knowing how that cargo will behave throughout the trip—and making sure it is properly loaded, positioned, secured and inspected before the wheels start turning. A recent fatal accident in Colorado offers a…
The transportation industry has been talking about Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC for months—and for good reason. In May, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously changed the legal landscape surrounding freight brokers and the way they select motor carriers. Since then, insurers, brokers, transportation attorneys and industry organizations have been working through what the decision…
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are becoming increasingly common in commercial vehicles. Technologies such as automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot detection are designed to improve driver awareness and reduce collision risk. But ADAS also introduces new risk management considerations for commercial fleets. Drivers remain responsible for operating…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 23-29, 2026. This annual event emphasizes the importance of ensuring sufficient brake systems are in place in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Brake Safety Week aims to improve brake safety for CMVs across North America. The goal is to eliminate roadway…
For most people, summer on Maryland’s Eastern Shore means beach chairs, boardwalk fries, and family vacations. For trucking companies, it means something very different: heavier traffic, longer travel times, more distracted drivers, and increased risk. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, New Jersey, Northern Virginia, and beyond to enjoy…
The biggest risks for local trucking companies aren’t always on the interstate. When people picture trucking accidents, they often imagine a tractor-trailer traveling down I-95 in heavy traffic or crossing several states on a long-haul route. But for many small trucking companies, the greatest risk isn’t hundreds of miles from home. It’s right here on…
Safety is one of those things that’s easy to take for granted—until something goes wrong. That’s why National Safety Month, observed each June, encourages organizations across the country to pause and refocus on the habits, training and conversations that help keep people safe. Organized by the National Safety Council (NSC), the month-long campaign highlights key…
Managing a fleet exposes businesses to a number of risks, such as vehicle damage, employee injuries, liability and regulatory scrutiny. A fleet safety policy is a written document that sets the baseline for how those risks are controlled day to day. For employers, the focus is straightforward: setting clear expectations within the workforce on how…
On April 29, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a new online registration system, called Motus, and explained how its use helps satisfy current statutory and regulatory requirements for the Unified Registration System (URS). The new system will simplify the registration process, streamline identification, improve the user experience and incorporate enhanced verification…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 12-14, 2026. The International Roadcheck is an annual, three-day enforcement initiative that emphasizes the importance of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and driver safety through a blitz of high-visibility roadside inspections across North America. During the event, enforcement officials…
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