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Hyundai Xcient truck at ACT Expo 2025.
Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2025

Test Drive: Hyundai’s Xcient Fuel Cell Truck

A new, driver-focused interior suggests Hyundai is closing in on serial production and deployment of its Xcient fuel cell truck in North America.

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Connor Hudziak at Star Nation.
Driversby Jack RobertsMay 21, 2025

How an Unexpected Gift Turned a Gamer into a Real-Life Trucker

Connor Hudziak was thrilled when he won a free trip to Western Star’s Bend, Oregon, proving grounds and customer center. But the best was yet to come.

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Is Your MCS-150 Hurting Your Trucking Company's Safety Scores?

Protect your trucking fleet's safety scores by understanding how the math works in the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability calculations.

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Safety & Complianceby Lucero Truszkowski, J.J. Keller & AssociatesMay 13, 2025

4 Ways Fleets Can Address Truck Driver Privacy Concerns About Dash Cams

Dual-facing in-cab cameras offer a host of safety benefits for trucking fleets. How can fleet managers soothe truck driver privacy concerns when using driver-facing dash cams?

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Catharina Nilsson and Mathias Carlbaum, International Trucks.
Equipmentby Jack RobertsMay 11, 2025

Q&A: International's Next Chapter with Mathias Carlbaum and Catharina Modahl Nilsson

Despite ongoing uncertainty in the North American trucking market, International’s leadership team says the storied OEM has worked through growing pains with Traton and is poised to deliver a host of new, cutting-edge products in the next two to three years.

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Safety & Complianceby Lucero Truszkowski, J.J. Keller & AssociatesMay 9, 2025

5 Essential Features for Your Trucking Fleet's Dash Cams

Not all dash cameras are created equal. Each offers a different level of protection and return on your trucking fleet’s investment. Here are five features to consider when comparing in-cab video system vendors.

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Truck driver climbs side of tanker trailer at sunset or sunrise
Driversby StaffMay 7, 2025

Driver Shortage Ahead: Why Liquid Trucking Bet on a Bulldog to Win Recruiting Battles

Finding qualified commercial truck drivers may not be a primary concern for trucking fleet executives today, but that will change. Two companies are confronting the driver recruiting and retention challenge head-on.

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Commercial vehicle inspector at weigh station

Don’t Fear the Blitz: How Truckers Can Own CVSA’s International Roadcheck

Preparation is the key for trucking companies to not only surviving CVSA's annual 72-hour inspection blitz, but turning those inspections to their advantage.

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Driversby Avery ViseMay 1, 2025

Private Fleets Continue to Outpace Trucking in Driver Employment

In the employment of heavy truck drivers — those operating Class 7-8 vehicles — private fleets historically have trailed for-hire operations by a wide margin. But that’s changing. FTR's Avery Vise digs into the numbers.

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Maintenanceby Alan Kohler, EnerSysMay 1, 2025

3 Tips to Keep Your Truck Battery Running in Summer Heat

You can't change summer temperatures, but you can take steps to protect your heavy-duty truck batteries from the heat.

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