Safety

A standardized roadside inspection conducted by certified inspectors following Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance protocols to check driver and vehicle compliance with federal safety regulations.

A dangerous truck accident where the tractor-trailer folds at the fifth wheel, with the trailer swinging toward the cab, resembling a partially opened pocketknife.

A formal legal order by enforcement officials prohibiting a driver or vehicle from operating until critical safety violations are corrected.

A mandatory safety inspection performed by CDL drivers at the end of each workday to identify defects that developed during operation and complete a DVIR when safety issues are found.

A systematic safety check of a commercial motor vehicle performed by the driver before each trip to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate and compliant with federal regulations.

When a truck tips onto its side or roof, often caused by excessive speed in curves, improper load securement, or sudden steering maneuvers.

A checkpoint on highways where commercial vehicles are required to stop for weight verification and safety inspections to protect road infrastructure and ensure compliance.