Major Truck Recalls Highlight Why Carrier Safety Standards Matter More Than Ever
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a new wave of recalls affecting more than 18,000 trucks across three major manufacturers—International, Mack, and Volvo. While recalls are not uncommon in the trucking industry, the scope of these latest issues reinforces a much bigger message: fleet safety and proactive maintenance are non-negotiable. For shippers, brokers, and supply chain partners, these recalls serve as an important reminder to evaluate who is handling your freight—and how seriously they take safety and compliance. Below is a breakdown of the latest manufacturer recalls and what they signify for the industry. International Recalls Over 11,000 LT and RH Trucks International is recalling 11,418 trucks from model years 2023–2026. The issue centers around the auto-neutral function failing to detect when the parking brake is set. If the transmission doesn’t shift into neutral as intended, the risk of unintended vehicle m...