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Minnesota aims at moving targets

Some rehabilitation of Minnesota’s reputation — in the wake of the state’s notorious “fatigue checklist,” judged a violation of truckers’ Fourth Amendment rights in 2011 — is on offer via truckers’ anecdotes and data on its enforcement program, with a shift toward mobile traffic enforcement and, perhaps, a willingness of officers to credit professionalism where it’s due.

November 8, 2018

Business

Nearly 5,000 trucks sidelined during annual brakes-focused inspection spree

According to CVSA, inspectors across the U.S. and Canada inspected 35,080 commercial vehicles during the blitz and placed 4,955 (14.1 percent) out of service for brakes violations during September’s Brake Safety Week.

November 6, 2018

Business

Toughest 10 states for violation intensity and how New York, Texas stand out

This top 10 states can be the toughest since they issue the most violations per inspections. Check out all the details and get more information on Overdrive.

October 5, 2018

Business

Roadside distractions: The Empire State’s truck-enforcement efforts, by the numbers

New York has staffed up well to maintain its inspection volume. Read all more about the Empire State's inspection efforts here on Overdrive.

September 28, 2018

Business

Top 10 states for brake and tire violations, and where they overlap

Missouri, Texas, Montana, Tennessee, and California appeared on both top 10 lists for brakes and tires violations. Check out the lists on Overdrive today.

September 18, 2018

Business

Tennessee shows some truck-friendly colors

Electronic logging devices and hours of service might have something to do with truck drivers brushing up their inspection skills. More on Overdrive Online.

September 17, 2018

Business

Brakes-focused inspection blitz begins Sunday

CVSA says most of the inspections performed during the weeklong blitz will be full Level I inspections, the most comprehensive inspection. Details here.

September 14, 2018

Business

Hours of service, brake violations top Roadcheck out-of-service orders

During the 2018 CVSA's International Roadcheck inspections, nearly 12,000 trucks and buses placed out-of-service. Learn more about it on Overdrive.

September 12, 2018

Business

Devil’s in the data: Regulators seek sources, improvements for CSA revamp at public meeting

Check out how the FMCSA is developing its funnel-like IRT model and taking steps towards reforming the Compliance, Safety, Accountability system.

August 29, 2018

Business

CVSA releases out-of-service criteria app

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has released an OOS criteria app for smartphones and tablets. Get the details about the app and the cost on Overdrive.

August 28, 2018

Business

Truckers compete in pre-trip inspection contest at GATS

TA/Petro & FedEx Custom Critical host a pre-trip inspection contest at GATS. Contestants will perform inspections on a Freightliner Cascadia or Columbia truck.

August 24, 2018

Electronic Logging Devices

FMCSA on ELDs and enforcement: Know what you’re dealing with at roadside

Listen along as FMCSA Director Joe DeLorenzo talks about ELDs, roadside inspections, and enforcement. Live coverage from GATS on Overdrive.

August 23, 2018