The Importance of a Pre-Trip Inspection
Planning a safe trip as a professional truck driver requires thoughtful preparation before every journey. These are key practices to keep in mind throughout each stage of your trip.
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Welcome to 2026! Here is What to Expect From the Feds
English-language proficiency, non-domiciled truck driver licensing, enforcement of cabotage rules, thorough commercial driver’s license (CDL) training… actions in all of these areas made trucking headlines in the first year of the Trump Administration.
Marijuana Rescheduling: What it Means for Trucking
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the federal government to conduct rulemaking to move marijuana from a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to Schedule III.
Winter Safety: Avoiding the Top 5 Crash Risks
Winter driving presents unique challenges, and recent industry data shows the top five causes of winter crashes: speeding for conditions, lane violations, inattentive driving, animal strikes, and following too closely.
Are You Looking Far Enough Ahead? A Quick Safety Reminder for CMV Drivers
One of the most effective habits for preventing crashes is looking further ahead down the road. According to FMCSA guidance, ideally CMV drivers should be able to see 12–15 seconds ahead, which is about ¼ mile on highways or one to two city blocks.
Stay Alert: How to Avoid Wildlife Collisions on the Road
One of the most unpredictable hazards that drivers may encounter is wildlife. Deer, elk, and other animals can appear suddenly, especially in rural areas or during times with less light.
ICSA is There: Updates from the CVSA and ATA Conferences
Over the last month, ICSA representatives attended the annual conferences for both the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Here’s the latest news that you need to know.
Unauthorized CDL-holder Causes Massive Pileup
The crash involved a 21-year-old truck driver who slammed into the back of an SUV and caused a chain-reaction crash involving seven other vehicles, including two other semis, near Ontario, California last week.
National Consumer Complaint Database Now “Trucker Friendly”
As part of UDSOT’s nine “Pro-Trucker” initiatives, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced needed updates to the NCCDB.