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Tracking Truck Migration Across 50 States: What 9.5 Million Inspections Reveal

Tracking Truck Migration Across 50 States: What 9.5 Million Inspections Reveal

We tracked where 9.5M trucks were registered vs. inspected. The result: a seasonal migration map of US freight - reefers chasing the harvest, capacity retreating south in winter.

One Year Into the English Language Crackdown: What 56,000 Violations Reveal

One Year Into the English Language Crackdown: What 56,000 Violations Reveal

Seven months after FMCSA began placing drivers out-of-service for English proficiency violations, we revisit the data. 45,766 violations in 2025 vs. 2,389 in 2024 - and the patterns reveal exactly who's getting hit hardest.

The Worst Places to Get Inspected: Where Commercial Vehicle Inspections Take the Longest

The Worst Places to Get Inspected: Where Commercial Vehicle Inspections Take the Longest

An analysis of 8.4 million inspection records reveals dramatic differences in inspection times across the United States.

Brake Safety Week 2025: 60% Year-Over-Year Increase Marks Record Week for Violations

Brake Safety Week 2025: 60% Year-Over-Year Increase Marks Record Week for Violations

During the week of August 24-30, 2025, commercial vehicle inspectors across North America conducted their annual Brake Safety Week enforcement campaign. The numbers from this intensive inspection period are now in.

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Trends: 2022-2024

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Trends: 2022-2024

The Data Behind the Headlines An analysis of 12.9 million commercial vehicle violations across 4.5 million inspections reveals significant changes in enforcement patterns from August 2022 through August 2024. These shifts reflect evolving regulatory priorities, technological capabilities, and state-level enforcement strategies that are reshaping the compliance landscape. The

Measuring What Matters: A Data-Driven Look at Driver Out-of-Service Rates

Measuring What Matters: A Data-Driven Look at Driver Out-of-Service Rates

A comprehensive analysis reveals that carrier age and fleet size are the dominant predictors of driver safety performance, with new carriers showing 4x higher OOS rates than veterans and small fleets recording 37x higher rates than mega carriers.

Are Mexican Carriers Safer or Riskier Than US Carriers?

Are Mexican Carriers Safer or Riskier Than US Carriers?

Data reveals a safety performance paradox: exceptional drivers, challenging equipment outcomes. An analysis of 5.6 million commercial vehicle inspections conducted in the United States during 2024 reveals a striking safety performance split for Mexican carriers operating under NAFTA/USMCA trucking provisions. While these carriers outperform US carriers on driver