Government truck inspections decline plummeting in many states

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Government truck inspections decline plummeting in many states. (2026, September 18). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/government-truck-inspections-decline/

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CBS News reports a significant decrease in government roadside inspections of commercial trucks across many states. According to their investigation, over 2,000 people have died since 2019 in accidents involving trucking companies that had no inspection record before the accident occurred. Senior investigative data journalist Steve Reilly covers this issue from a data-driven perspective.

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A CBS News investigation has revealed a significant decline in government roadside inspections of commercial trucks, with over 2,000 people killed since 2019 in accidents involving licensed trucking companies that had no inspection record prior to the crash. The decrease in these critical safety checks raises concerns about road safety and could lead to an increase in fatal accidents due to undetected vehicle or driver issues.

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