The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck blitz is almost here. Next week, truck inspectors will conduct Level 1 inspections on anyone they pull over during the 72-hour blitz that takes place Tuesday, June 4 to Thursday, June 6 throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. This year’s violation … Read More
Due to flash flooding, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced a full closure of I-29 is in place until further notice. The closure is at the Iowa border and Exit 56 (US 71 & 59) at St. Joseph. The duration of this flood event is unknown, but will last … Read More
Last week, Pilot Flying J opened their newest Pilot Travel Center in Desert Springs, Arizona, Pilot store no. 1185. The addition of this location brings the Arizona network of Pilot Flying J locations to 18 total and adds over 66 truck parking spaces to Pilot Flying J’s more than 73,000 parking spaces for the … Read More
MoDOT Motor Carrier Services’ office CLOSED at 3 pm, Thursday, May 23 and will remain closed Friday, May 24, due to emergency conditions in Jefferson City in accord with an order by Governor Mike Parson. At this time, the state office plans to resume normal business at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, … Read More
National Tire Safety Week, May 20-27, 2019 is an annual industry-led initiative, organized by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), with the goal of helping consumers learn simple yet essential steps for proper tire care and maintenance. U.S. tire manufacturers recommend drivers check their tire pressure monthly, regularly check their … Read More
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz is only a few weeks away. The 72-hour inspection blitz will focus on steering components and suspension systems defects and issues. Taking place Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6 throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada, truck drivers … Read More
Drivers who use the westbound I-255 Jefferson Barracks Bridge across the Mississippi River need to determine alternate routes through at least the end of the week, as the westbound interstate bridge will remain closed. Currently, highly specialized inspection teams are looking at the bridge during daylight hours (about 6 a.m. … Read More
Due to an increase in drivers’ actions contributing to traffic crashes, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week will have a special emphasis on dangerous driving behavior and speeding. The week-long law enforcement blitz is set for July 14-20. Any speeding commercial motor vehicle driver can be … Read More
As the International Roadcheck (June 4-6) and Operation Safe Driver Week (July 14-20) approach, it’s important for all truck drivers to be aware of the six different levels of a Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspection. Level 1 – The North American Standard Inspection The level one DOT inspection is the … Read More
As the CVSA’s (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) International Roadcheck approaches (June 4 – 6), Medallion Transport & Logistics wants to help all truck drivers avoid potential truck tire violations, and practice every day tips for better truck tire health to keep everyone safe on the roads. T-ire inspection It is … Read More
