Midwest Center For Traffic Safety

In November 2011, the Illinois Truck Enforcement Association launched the first installment of weekly blog posts. This first article was...

No matter what the occupation, there are procedures for the operation. Where there are procedures, there are always holes in the...

Back in 1892, British songwriter Harry Dacre penned a little jingle about he and a woman named “Daisy” riding on a bicycle built for two,...

The trucking industry is infatuated with the poultry industry. Ever seen a left lane chicken train speed past you? Ever said “cluck cluck...

Recently, in a village not so far away, potential trouble was brewing for commercial vehicle operators who traveled through this...

In 2013, Illinois was the last State in the Union to pass a law to allow concealed carry of firearms. While the debate runs hot as to the...

Knowledge is power. When it comes to Illinois truck law, the more one knows and understands, the more power they have. With volumes of...

On Wednesday, August 16th 2017, traffic safety professionals from across the state gathered in Tinley Park for the annual Illinois...

There was a time when talking to someone meant having to locate them in person and deliver a message. Then the telephone was invented and...

On June 28, 2017 Illinois State Police Officer Ryan Albin was killed in a traffic crash involving a semi-truck. This is the third traffic...

The world of truck enforcement is a world of never ending questions. Most people will agree the second heaviest regulated industry in the...

New laws are created every day. Legislators create laws to keep people safe, enact taxes and make lives better. Sometimes laws which are...

Sitting still has never done a person good. People need to get up, move and exercise to maintain their health. Holding fast to sedentary...

Consistency. This one word is what the Illinois Truck Enforcement Association has strived to provide in all truck enforcement efforts...

Since the Illinois Truck Enforcement Association began in 2009, the opportunities and networking has greatly expanded. This organization...

In recent years, there has been quite a controversy about flags in the United States. As the political polarization of this nation...

Want to get some emotions heated up in a room full of truckers and police officers? Bring up the topic of portable scales. The carrier...

It’s a common theme among trucking associations – trucks make America’s economy move. Everyday deliveries are made to every corner of the...

Spring has officially sprung, according to the 2017 calendar! As one season ends and another begins, certain configurations of trucks and...

For residents of Illinois, it seems there are very few opportunities to brag about their State. Specifically, when it comes to government...