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Safety & Compliance•Cover Story•by Wayne Parham•October 20, 2023

Focus on the Road: Combating Distracted Driving

Preventing distracted driving should be a priority from the top down in any fleet. Safety leaders must rely on building relationships and coaching drivers rather than just depending on technology and policy enforcement. In short, fleets must get buy-in from drivers.

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Safety & Compliance•by Wayne Parham•October 19, 2023

The Role of Technology in Fighting Distracted Driving

Strict driver distraction policies, cellphone blockers, and zero-tolerance mandates will not solve the larger issues of distracted driving in commercial trucking. There are other steps fleets can take first.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•October 19, 2023

Creating Connections: HDT Emerging Leader Caty Simandl

Leadership means coaching, connections, and diversity for HDT Emerging Leader Caty Simandl.

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Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•October 18, 2023

Reducing Risk with Data: HDT Emerging Leader Joshua Moore

"Safety is everybody's responsibility," says Joshua Moore, an HDT 2023 Emerging Leader.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•October 17, 2023

A Law Enforcement Perspective: HDT Emerging Leader Casey Driggers

Casey Driggers didn't plan to follow in his truck driver fathers' footsteps, but with 12 years of law enforcement, this 2023 HDT Emerging Leader is bringing a new focus on safety to Custom Commodities.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•October 16, 2023

Taking on any Task: HDT Emerging Leader Joe Briner

“I started trucks not knowing a fifth wheel from a steering wheel," says Joe Briner, an HDT 2023 Emerging Leader.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•October 13, 2023

Wearing All the Hats: HDT Emerging Leader Matt Brennan

Matt Brennan, an HDT 2023 Emerging Leader, has only been at Kurtz Bros. for less than a year, but he's already setting the company up for success and growth — with driver engagement a key part of that.

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Maintenance•by Jack Roberts•October 11, 2023

The Promise of Predictive Maintenance

Advocates have been promising that predictive maintenance technology will revolutionize shop operations for a decade now. Where do things stand today?

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Maintenance•by Jack Roberts•October 11, 2023

What Smarter Computers and AI Mean for Predictive Maintenance

Faster computers and smarter algorithms mean the ability to crunch more data than ever. How does that come into play related to predictive maintenance?

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Equipment•by Jim Park•October 10, 2023

5 Strategies to Complement Your Powertrain Spec

When you're spec'ing a powertrain for a new truck, the process isn’t finished even after all the calculations are done and the appropriate ratios sorted out. You’re leaving money on the table if you walk away without considering the impact the rest of your spec has on fuel efficiency.

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