A recent study of commercial drivers by Geotab found that 68 percent of drivers reported that work-related stress negatively impacts driving, and 78 percent believe that stress and mental health contribute to road dangers. Furthermore, research conducted by the…

This May, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out a set of deregulatory proposals, but don’t expect sweeping change. Despite the headline, the proposal reads more like a housekeeping exercise than a regulatory rollback, largely codifying longstanding…

In the trucking industry, the relationship between the Safety, Human Resources, and Operations departments is often strained, despite all three having the same ultimate goal: running a safe, efficient, and compliant business, all while serving their customers. This division…

The number of individuals who died in large truck crashes was down 8% from 2022. This is according to NHTSA’s 2023 Traffic Safety Facts on Large Trucks study. Distracted driving is a factor in more than 25% of road…

  In an executive order signed April 28, the President gave FMCSA 60 days to return English Language Proficiency for commercial drivers to its status as an out-of-service violation.  STC’s co-director Steve Keppler comments on this issue and the…

  In a recently issued DOT NPRM updating procedural requirements for review and clearance of regulations and guidance documents and the initiation of enforcement actions, advocates for crash victims are concerned it will make the roads less safe.  P.…

  The numerous deregulations currently being proposed by the FMCSA may potentially lead to compliance/safety issues within the trucking industry.  P. Sean Garney, co-director of STC, comments on some of the ways the industry will be affected.  Read the…