Read Time: 4 Minutes | In 2023, an estimated 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Seat belts are imperative to the safety of not only yourself, but of others. Whether you are in a car or semi-truck, buckling up keeps you safe and secure inside your vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives and could have saved an additional 2,549 people if they have been wearing seat belts, in 2017 alone.”
Read moreRead Time: 3 Minutes | This year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) 2024 International Roadcheck was conducted May 14-16. Here are the results that came out of the three-day inspection initiative.
Read moreRead Time: 4 Minutes | The first day of fall is quickly approaching which means it’s time to start readying your truck for the cooler months ahead. Each season presents its own set of challenges that trucks and their drivers face on the road. As the temperature begins cooling down, it is important to gear up for the incoming frosty mornings, rainy weather, longer nights and shorter days.
Read moreRead Time: 3 Minutes | Kenworth trucks equipped with Allison transmissions provide drivers with reliability, efficiency, and durability. Kenworth includes this transmission in various truck models, particularly in vocational and heavy-duty vehicles. This combination reinforces the truck’s overall productivity and makes it a preferred choice for drivers who require power and precision.
Read moreRead Time: 3 Minutes | The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled Brake Safety Week for August 25 – 31. According to the CVSA’s official website, “Brake Safety Week is a commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative, a brake-safety awareness and outreach opportunity, and a brake-related inspection and violation data-collection project.”
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