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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

The Trucking Safety Landscape: Patterns from Nearly 20 Million DOT Inspections

The Trucking Safety Landscape: Patterns from Nearly 20 Million DOT Inspections

Analysis of inspection data from January 2021 through July 2025 The commercial trucking industry undergoes rigorous safety oversight through the Department of Transportation's inspection program. We analyzed 19,626,853 inspection records conducted between January 27, 2021, and July 8, 2025, representing 893,920 unique DOT numbers across