#driver-safety
(13 articles)Top 10% Risk Drivers Cause 47% of Crashes: New AI Safety Report
Samsara has released new research demonstrating that the highest-risk 10% of drivers account for nearly half of all crashes across their fleet database, with 30% of drivers responsible for over three-
Truck Driver Charged After Intentional Crash Into Nashville Aldi Store
A delivery driver employed to service an Aldi grocery store in East Nashville deliberately crashed a loaded tractor-trailer into the store's front entrance, causing over $250,000 in combined property
Major Cargo Theft Ring Sentenced: $1.5M Philadelphia Heist
A coordinated cargo theft ring operating in the Philadelphia region from January through July 2023 targeted parked tractor-trailers, stealing over $1.5 million in merchandise including frozen seafood,
Cargo Security Alone Insufficient: Driver Protection Emerges as Critical Supply Chain
The logistics industry has historically prioritized cargo security as the primary concern in supply chain protection protocols, but emerging evidence suggests this approach is incomplete and potential
USPS Contract Drivers Lack Security Clearances, Language Skills
The U.S. Postal Service faces a significant compliance crisis among its 8,273 independent contract mail carriers, according to an Office of Inspector General audit. The investigation uncovered widespr
CDL Crackdowns Escalate Across North America: What Carriers Need to Know
Coordinated commercial vehicle enforcement operations across five jurisdictions in the United States and Canada have resulted in unprecedented levels of driver and vehicle removals from service. New M
AI Cameras Cut Fleet Accidents 20% While Reducing Insurance Costs
Dohrn, a Midwest LTL carrier with approximately 2,000 employees, has successfully deployed AI-powered dual-facing cameras across its entire fleet, resulting in a nearly 20% reduction in accidents. The
Fleet Safety Takes Center Stage at RFA Industry Forum
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has convened industry stakeholders to address fleet safety as a critical operational priority. This forum represents a coordinated effort within the trucking and log
Fleet Liability Shift: Video Evidence Now Critical to Carrier Defense
The transportation industry faces a fundamental shift in fleet liability exposure. Historically, carriers competed on price and service, with insurance coverage serving as the primary risk management
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Expands: Hundreds Out of Service
Regulatory agencies across North America are executing a sustained crackdown on commercial vehicle safety, with recent inspection blitzes in Arizona, Nebraska, and Ontario removing dozens of trucks an
Truckstop.com Launches Industry's First Voice AI Assistant for Truckers
Truckstop.com has introduced AVA (Advanced Voice Assistant), a hands-free AI tool designed to help truck drivers manage load search, rate analysis, and broker negotiations without diverting attention
Mexico Cargo Theft Falls, but Trucker Deaths Rise Sharply
Mexico's cargo theft problem is paradoxically improving and worsening simultaneously. Official statistics show a 21% decline in cargo theft investigations during the first five months of 2026 compared
Border States Intensify Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Crackdowns
Law enforcement agencies in three critical border states, Texas, Arizona, and California, have substantially escalated enforcement operations targeting commercial vehicles. In a single Texas operation