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Articles•by Jim Beach•May 21, 2015

Cameras in the Cab

Truck fleets are increasingly deploying in-cab video systems as part of their technological arsenal to increase safety and security.

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Articles•by Stephane Babcock•May 21, 2015

The Future of Visibility

While mirrors are here to stay, high-tech supplements are on the horizon.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•May 20, 2015

Takata Airbag Recall May Include Some Commercial Trucks

Some commercial trucks may be among the vehicles in a massive recall of dangerously defective airbags, expected to be the largest recall in U.S. history.

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Videos•by Staff•May 18, 2015

Video: In the Cab of Freightliner's Autonomous Truck

Look, Ma, no hands! In this "Focus On" video, HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park gets a front-seat view of Daimler Trucks North America's concept Inspiration Truck and the Highway Pilot autonomous control system in action.

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Articles•May 18, 2015

Commentary: The Powder Keg of Brake Slack Adjustment

There’s an epidemic of ignorance out there regarding brake slack adjustment It just won’t go away, might even be getting worse.

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News•May 14, 2015

J.J Keller Updates Driver Training Resources

J.J. Keller & Associates has released the third editions of the J.J. Keller Tractor-Trailer Driver Training Manual and Instructor’s Supplement.

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News•by David Cullen•May 13, 2015

House Bill Allows Twin 33s Nationwide; Keeps Restart Suspension Active

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a $55-billion spending bill that includes a provision to allow 33-foot long double trailers on Interstate and other highways— regardless of state laws.

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News•by David Cullen•May 11, 2015

Nadeau Nominated to Head FHWA

President Obama has announced he will nominate Greg Nadeau to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Nadeau, 58, will replace Victor Mendez, who in July was named Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation.

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Articles•May 11, 2015

How to Prepare for the CVSA Inspection Blitz

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual roadside inspection blitz is on the calendar for June 2-4. Here are some best practices to make sure your drivers' truck inspections go as smoothly as possible.

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News•by Jim Park•May 11, 2015

The Autonomous Truck Comes to Life [Video]

HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park gets a right-hand-seat view of Daimler Truck's Inspiration Truck and the Highway Pilot autonomous control system in action.

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