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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2024

Daimler Recalls Nearly 17,000 Upfitted Trucks for Possible Brake Light Issue

Nearly 17,000 Freightliner and Western Star medium- and heavy-duty trucks have been recalled because brake lights may not illuminate during an emergency automatic braking event.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2024

Latest Zero-Emission Truck News from August 2024

HDT's roundup of battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric truck news features updates from Volvo, Hyundai, and Isuzu, plus charging infrastructure funding.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2024

Nominate a Trucking Safety Leader for HDT's 2024 Safety & Compliance Award

Heavy Duty Trucking is seeking nominations for its 2024 Safety & Compliance Award, which honors trucking fleet executives in charge of their fleet’s safety program who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and innovation.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 22, 2024

California Event Showcases Zero-Emissions Vehicles

Nearly 500 attendees had a chance to get hands-on with zero-emission commercial vehicles during a Zero-Emissions Showcase + Ride & Drive event in Oakland, California.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

Mack Gives MD Series Larger Cab, New Safety Features

New standard features on the Mack MD medium-duty truck enhance driver comfort and safety and increase body options.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2024

DTNA Recalls 3,000-Plus Freightliner, Western Star Trucks

The latest trucks to be recalled due to ball studs from a third-party supplier that were improperly heat-treated: More than 3,400 Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2024

Safety Group Calls for Updating Brake/Stop Lamp Regulations

A lot has changed since brake/stop lamp regulations were written, from LED lamps to electric trucks. It's time for those regulations to be updated, says the Transportation Safety Equipment Institute.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2024

5 Things Motor Carriers Need to Know about LTL Freight Classification Changes

Significant changes in the National Motor Freight Classification system will impact less-than-truckload fleet operations in 2025. Are you ready?

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2024

HDT Announces 2024 Top Green Fleets

Heavy Duty Trucking has honored 15 trucking operations as HDT Top Green Fleets for 2024 in recognition of their leadership in sustainability.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2024

New Phishing Scam Targets Motor Carriers

If you get an email that says it’s from The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requesting that carriers complete forms attached to the email, the agency warns that it may be a phishing scam.

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