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August 30, 2021

Big Rig Events

TDS can help with truck safety outreach at your school or community event. Take a look at the resources we can provide.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Big Rig Activity, FMCSA, High School Activities / Big Rig, resources, respect the rig, take action, Truck Event

April 3, 2019

Work Zone Awareness Week: Drive Like You Work Here

Think about it: you get up and go to work and you constantly have to watch for drivers who may be unsafe or even angry you are doing your job. That’s not right! Last year (2017) 132 workers didn’t go home at the end of their work day. We need to help get that number to ZERO! So, here are some tips to keep everyone safe.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / Distraction, FMCSA, News / 2019, fmcsa, work zone safety Leave a Comment

September 10, 2018

Thank You, Truckers

Truckers saving the world

By Gabriella Medina What’s your favorite electronic device or outfit accessory? Mine (this season) is my mini-backpack that I wear on the weekends. Whether i’m going to the mall or […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / FMCSA, News / respect the rig, truckers, twitter chat Leave a Comment

March 24, 2017

The Danger of Driving Around Large Trucks

In the past three years, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes have increased in Texas by 29 percent in the Permian Basin and 55 percent in the Eagle Ford Shale regions. […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / FMCSA, News Leave a Comment

March 2, 2016

#TruckersChat Engages With @TeensDriverSeat

Truckers Chat has agreed to answer our teen-specific questions about what we need to know to stay safe.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / FMCSA, News / commercial vehicles, fmcsa, truckers chat, truckerschat Leave a Comment

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