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Oregon wildfires continue to affect Interstate 84 and other eastern Oregon freight routes, with ODOT warning truck drivers to expect changing conditions, delays, and possible closures.
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August 4, 2026
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Oregon Wildfires Continue to Disrupt Freight Traffic Across Eastern Oregon

Truck drivers traveling through eastern Oregon may find Interstate 84 open one...

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New York has expanded its "Check Your Height, Know It's Right!" campaign after 310 bridge strikes were reported in 2025, combining public awareness with targeted enforcement for commercial vehicles.
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July 31, 2026
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New York Expands Bridge Strike Awareness Campaign Following More Than 300 Incidents in 2025

New York is expanding its statewide effort to reduce bridge strikes after...

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Oregon DOT is warning drivers about wildfire related highway impacts across the state and urging travelers to monitor changing road conditions.
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July 29, 2026
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Oregon DOT Warns Wildfires Are Affecting Travel on State Highways

The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning drivers that active wildfires are...

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Learn how cargo securement requirements change based on freight type, including dry van freight, flatbed loads, steel coils, heavy equipment, refrigerated freight, and more.
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July 23, 2026
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How Cargo Securement Requirements Change Based on Freight Type

Cargo securement is one of the most important responsibilities a truck driver...

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Learn why truck routes sometimes close before wildfire flames reach the roadway and how smoke, emergency operations, and infrastructure inspections influence reopening decisions.
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July 22, 2026
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Why Smoke Can Shut Down a Truck Route Before You Ever See a Wildfire

A highway closure during wildfire season can catch truck drivers off guard....

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Texas has opened its first mechanical runaway truck ramp in El Paso, giving commercial drivers a new emergency escape option on westbound Loop 375 near I-10.
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July 22, 2026
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Texas Opens First Mechanical Runaway Truck Ramp in El Paso

Texas has added a new safety feature for commercial drivers traveling through...

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Wisconsin State Patrol completed its sixth annual Trooper in a Truck campaign, using semi trucks and buses to identify unsafe driving near commercial vehicles.
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July 22, 2026
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Wisconsin Trooper in a Truck Campaign Targeted Unsafe Driving Near Commercial Vehicles

Wisconsin State Patrol troopers rode alongside professional drivers from July 13 through...

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Learn how commercial truck tire chain laws differ by state, including where drivers must carry chains, where chain controls are used, and what to know before traveling through winter conditions.
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July 21, 2026
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A State-by-State Guide to Commercial Truck Tire Chain Laws

Winter weather can change road conditions quickly, especially on mountain highways where...

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CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week returns July 12-18 with increased enforcement targeting reckless driving and other unsafe driving behaviors.
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July 10, 2026
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Reckless Driving to Be Enforcement Focus During Operation Safe Driver Week

Truck drivers can expect increased traffic enforcement across the United States and...

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CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026 begins August 23 with inspectors focusing on brake drums and rotors. Learn what commercial drivers can expect during this year's roadside inspection campaign.
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July 7, 2026
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Preparing for CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week returns August 23...

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