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UC San Diego Transportation Research and Education for Driving Safety (TREDS) Center conducts research to improve public health and delivers education to promote roadway safety.
08/22/2026
Respecting our legacy and paving the way for a safer tomorrow starts with making smart decisions. Substances like alcohol, cannabis, or certain medications can turn driving into a dangerous gamble. Always opt for a sober driver, discourage impaired driving, and make sure your friends reach home unharmed. Let’s keep our roads as safe as possible!
08/20/2026
Celebrating Native American heritage while safeguarding the future—explore how the 2025 OTS Annual Report features the "Honoring Our Ancestors Protecting Our Future" Traffic Safety Training for Native American Youth project offered through UCSD TREDS in collaboration with our local Native American community. Immerse yourself in the cultural wisdom and community insights highlighted in the write up beginning on page 93 of the report. The Office of Traffic Safety provides the funding for this amazing project! 🌟https://www.ots.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2026/03/FY_2025_Annual_Report_Final.pdf
08/11/2026
Great conversations, important connections, and meaningful safety discussions at the SE CMV Safety Summit!
Our TREDS team hosted an exhibit table, connecting with attendees about our CMV Education Programs and ways we can support safer commercial vehicle operations through accessible, practical training.
We were also honored to have Renée Dell'Acqua represent TREDS as a panelist for “Combating Human Trafficking Through Public-Private Partnerships,” joining leaders from across the transportation, law enforcement, and advocacy sectors to explore how collaboration, training, and innovation can help prevent and disrupt human trafficking along America’s roadways.
Renee highlighted the Human Trafficking Screening Tool for Law Enforcement, developed by TREDS in partnership with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking), as an innovative technology designed to support law enforcement in identifying potential human trafficking situations. Law enforcement professionals interested in learning more about this tool and how it can support your agency, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/HTST_LE
Thank you to the Southeast CMV Safety Summit organizers and everyone who stopped by our table or joined the conversation.
It’s Operation Safe Driver Week, and here's something every driver should know: You can be driving under the posted speed limit and still be speeding.
The Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division explains Violation of Basic Speed Law (VBSL) - driving too fast for current roadway conditions. Rain, heavy traffic, fog, or construction can all require slowing down, even when you're below the posted limit.
Learn more with our free Safe Haul training: treds.ucsd.edu/go/safehaul
07/01/2026
Professional drivers don't clock out on safety.
This Fourth of July, take a moment to invest in the knowledge that protects you, your load, and everyone sharing the road.
Safe Haul offers free, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-funded CMV training, available anytime, anywhere.
Get started today: https://bit.ly/4u1PEAB
Did you know that distracted driving is one of the most common driver-related factors in fatal crashes?
Even just a few seconds to send a text can have devastating consequences. For commercial motor vehicle drivers, the stakes are even higher due to vehicle size, weight, and longer braking distances.
This video provides a preview of the distracted driving module from Safe Haul: Navigating U.S. Regulations for CMV Drivers. The module covers the risks and consequences of distracted driving and practical strategies to stay safe on the road.
Developed by UC San Diego TREDS with funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Safe Haul provides practical, self-paced training to help drivers stay current on U.S. CMV regulations and support safe driving practices.
Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/4u1PEAB
06/11/2026
Looking for something to do mid Summer? Why not sign up for our online Traffic Safety Training on July 15!!
Last week, we launched Safe Haul: Navigating U.S. Regulations for CMV Drivers. Here’s a sneak peek!
Commercial drivers play a vital role in keeping our communities moving. Every day, they transport the goods we rely on while navigating long hours, changing road conditions, heavy traffic, and other challenges behind the wheel.
Developed by UC San Diego TREDS with funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Safe Haul provides practical, self-paced training to help drivers stay current on U.S. CMV regulations and support safe driving practices.
Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/4u1PEAB
06/03/2026
🚛 New Training Now Available: Safe Haul: Navigating U.S. Regulations for CMV Drivers!
We are excited to announce the launch of Safe Haul, a free online training designed to help drivers stay current on U.S. CMV regulations and support safe driving practices.
Developed by UC San Diego TREDS with funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the self-paced course includes practical, interactive training on topics such as commercial licensing, hours of service, fatigue, speeding, distracted driving, and more.
Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/4u1PEAB
*Spanish and French-Canadian versions coming soon*
We are grateful for the support of our partners, including the California Trucking Association, American Trucking Associations, Michigan State Police, and California Highway Patrol.
04/15/2026
❌ Talking on a hands-free phone can increase crash risk by up to 4x—the same as talking on a handheld phone.
Hands-free isn’t risk-free.
Even if your hands are on the wheel, your mind is on the conversation. That’s called cognitive distraction—and it can slow reaction time, reduce awareness, and cause you to miss what’s happening on the road.
Stay focused. Stay safe. 🚗
Want to learn more?
Take our free Train-the-Trainer program, “Just Drive – Take Action Against Distraction”:
https://tredslms.ucsd.edu/learn/register/train-the-trainers
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