Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beginning February 2026, I’m launching a new show on the FreightWaves platform called Brake Check. This isn’t a rebrand. This ...

Last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck took over 2,000 trucks off the road because of light issues. Brake lamp failures, a common problem that’s easy for ...

Road rage manifests itself in many ways, from drivers honking their horns and yelling to cutting off other people. However, one of the most stressful forms of road rage may be tailgating — when ...

Is someone driving too close to your bumper and tailgating you? Be careful not to flash your brakes to get them to slow down. You could find yourself in big trouble if an accident happens. The ...

Dashcams were once a niche gadget for car enthusiasts. Now they are quietly reshaping how police, insurers and courts untangle some of the most contentious moments on the road, including the split ...

If you’ve ever been followed a little too closely on the roadway, maybe the driver behind is even flashing their headlights, the thought may have crossed your mind: “What if I suddenly needed to slam ...

Road rage manifests itself in many different ways, including horns blaring, angry shouting of words you can’t say on television and flipping the bird. Sometimes, irate drivers will take out their ...

If you’ve ever had the urge to brake check someone tailgating you on the highway, you’re likely not alone. The practice of tailgating is annoying at best and dangerous at worst. Some drivers may ...

A file photo shows Interstate 70. See what Missouri laws say about tailgating and “brake checks.” Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com Ever driven on Missouri highways and found another driver right ...

If you've ever had the urge to brake check someone tailgating you on the highway, you're likely not alone. The practice of tailgating is annoying at best and dangerous at worst. Some drivers may ...