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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.
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
Go Safely CA
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
In 2024, distracted driving killed 3,208 people in the U.S.—that’s 3,208 too many.
Distraction isn’t just texting. It’s using your phone for GPS, calls, social media, and more. At 55 mph, just five seconds of inattention is like driving the length of a football field blindfolded.
Take action: explore The Distraction Zone, an Emmy®-winning, self-paced course designed to help you stay focused behind the wheel: https://tredslms.ucsd.edu/distraction-zone
04/02/2026
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month!!! When drivers take their eyes off the road, even for a few seconds, lives can change forever. We’re reminding our community that safety starts with each of us. Put the phone down, limit distractions, and help people get home safely.
