Truck and Transit

Being a CMV driver comes with a lot of responsibility. You’re expected to protect your cargo, your truck, and other drivers who are on the road. Bu...

Problem-solving, quick decision-making, and good judgment are all skills that CMV drivers need to drive safely. And if you're not getting enough sl...

Problem-solving, quick decision-making, and good judgement are all skills that CMV drivers need to drive safely. But if you're not getting a health...

An estimated 15.5 million trucks operate on the roads in the United States. To help keep the roads safe for everyone who uses them, the Department ...

In Part I of this program on "Reasonable Suspicion," we discussed the responsibilities of managers and supervisors in making sure that drivers of c...

Everyone knows that alcohol, drugs, and driving don't mix. Yet, drivers who are "under the influence" are still a major cause of accidents. To help...

When you drive defensively, you're always "looking for trouble." Not that you want to cause any, but so you can defend yourself against other drive...

In studying incidents that involve commercial vehicles, the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) dete...

The Department of Transportation has established "Hours of Service" regulations for commercial drivers who transport property and passengers. Setti...

Everyone knows that alcohol, drugs, and driving don't mix. Yet drivers who are under the influence are still a major cause of accidents. To help en...

Federal law specifies six situations in which motor carrier employees who perform safety-sensitive duties, such as drivers, are required to undergo...

As a professional truck driver, you're likely to spend a great deal of your time navigating some of the most crowded and dangerous roads out there....