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commercial-vehicles
Logistics Indiana truck inspections sideline more than 1,100 drivers and vehicles in July enforcement push
Indiana State Police conducted 4,703 commercial vehicle inspections from June 15 through July 15, placing 1,172 drivers and vehicles out of service. The push included multistate operations targeting unsafe driving, driver qualifications, and fraudulent CDL practices along Midwest freight corridors.
Logistics Federal Crackdown Arrests 86 Truck Drivers, Issues 766 Out-of-Service Orders
A three-day federal enforcement operation across four Midwestern states resulted in the arrest of 86 truck drivers and approximately 766 out-of-service orders. The second wave of Operation Highway Shield targeted unqualified foreign drivers, unsafe vehicles and fraudulent CDL practices, while federal agencies continue expanding licensing fraud investigations.
Logistics Truck Enforcement Sweeps Hit 32 Drivers, 45 Vehicles Across US
Recent commercial vehicle enforcement operations across eight U.S. states placed at least 32 truck drivers and 45 vehicles out of service, according to FreightWaves. Operations in Massachusetts-Rhode Island, Arizona, Colorado, Missouri and Texas produced hundreds of violations and over $16,000 in fines.
Manufacturing Mahindra Arm and SML Merge to Become India's 4th Largest Commercial Vehicle Player
According to Business Today (via Times of India), Mahindra's arm and SML (SML Isuzu) are combining to become the 4th largest commercial vehicle player in India. The report provides no further details on investment, capacity, or timeline.
Logistics More Trucks, Drivers Put Out of Service as Commercial Vehicle Crackdown Expands Across US and Canada
Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Canada have intensified roadside inspections, placing dozens of trucks and drivers out of service. Operations in Arizona, Nebraska, and Ontario uncovered hundreds of safety violations, including defective brakes, logbook falsification, and unqualified drivers. The crackdown tightens road capacity and increases compliance risk for carriers.
Logistics Border-state agencies intensify commercial vehicle enforcement across Texas, Arizona, California
Law enforcement in Texas, Arizona, and California have escalated commercial vehicle enforcement operations, resulting in hundreds of citations, vehicle impoundments, and detentions for immigration violations. The crackdown targets safety, hours-of-service compliance, and driver qualifications, potentially causing delays at border crossings and increased scrutiny for cross-border freight movements.
Manufacturing A year after Pioneer launch, Mack Trucks sees sold-out OTR orders and product updates
Mack Trucks, a year after launching the Pioneer over-the-road truck, announced that its order book for both the Pioneer and Anthem is sold out through the end of 2026. The company also detailed product updates including a larger sleeper and revised bumper-to-back-of-cab dimensions, emphasizing comfort, safety, efficiency, and uptime.
Manufacturing Aeva 4D LiDAR Selected by Bendix for Next-Gen Class 8 Truck Safety Systems
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has selected Aeva to integrate its 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software into next-generation collision mitigation systems for Class 8 mass-production trucks. The program, building on Bendix's Fusion ADAS platform, targets one of the first LiDAR-based L2+ driver assistance solutions for commercial vehicles. Roughly 300,000 new Class 8 trucks enter the North American market annually.
Regulations & Compliance B.C. Bill: Mandatory Dashcams on Commercial Vehicles
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