1 in 5 Trucks Fail Safety Checks, Risking Deadly Crashes

Truck Safety Crisis: Neglected Maintenance and Lax Enforcement The U.S. has a pressing truck safety issue, with nearly one in five trucks failing basic safety checks, leading to deadly crashes. The freight slowdown from 2022 to 2026 caused carriers to skip maintenance, resulting in a surge of neglected wear and tear as demand picks up. Regulators only audit 1.5% of carriers annually, leaving the average carrier waiting 65 years for a full check. President Trumps order focuses on driver English skills and out-of-state licenses, but the maintenance mess persists, making roads riskier as freight booms. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1dd21d135ead3cf