Commercial Vehicle Safety Center
Introduction
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Center at NDSU-UGPTI serves as a point of contact for universities, law enforcement, and driver licensing agencies seeking assistance to establish partnerships to improve commercial vehicle safety and Commercial Driver License (CDL) compliance.
For more information, please email Brenda Lantz brenda.lantz@ndsu.edu.
Upcoming Webinars
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Slides and recordings of past webinars are accessible through the Webinars page.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit
The next Western Region Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit will be held January 27-28, 2027 in downtown Denver!
Join us as we spotlight success stories that are making a real impact in reducing commercial vehicle-related crashes. We will showcase innovative projects—from state-led education or enforcement efforts to cutting-edge technology adoption and industry-driven initiatives. You will gain access to the latest research, practical resources, and proven best practices, while connecting with partners and leaders in the field. We will also explore today’s most pressing topics and emerging trends shaping the future of commercial vehicle safety.
Further information will be provided in the upcoming months. If you have suggestions for projects or topics for the Summit, please contact brenda.lantz@ndsu.edu.
Past Summit Presentations
- 2024 Summit – focused on technologies to promote safe driving behaviors and crash analysis tools
- 2022 Summit – focused on work zone safety and distracted driving
- 2021 Summit – focused on data quality
- 2018 Summit – focused on Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) topics