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Videosby Jim ParkOctober 25, 2023

Expert Advice on Reducing Truck Out-of-Service Violations [Video]

Having a truck placed out of service is not only inconvenient, and potentially embarrassing, it’s also frightfully expensive. John Seidl is a former commercial inspection officer and he tells HDT's Jim Park how fleets can follow the same defect-detecting mindset inspectors use to cut their out-of-service violations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2023

Nauto Consolidates Safety, Risk, Operations into One Fleet Telematics Platform

Nauto said it is combining fleet safety, risk, and operations into one telematics platform that provides advanced risk detection and alerting, including for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamOctober 23, 2023

Netradyne Launches Driver-i One to Streamline Fleet Management and Safety

Netradyne launched its Driver-i One safety telematics platform and said it brings customers business-critical, comprehensive video safety and key Geotab compliance features in an integrated telematics solution.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 23, 2023

12.6% of Inspected Vehicles Removed from Service During CVSA Brake Safety Week

Inspectors in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. conducted 18,875 commercial motor vehicle inspections during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week, Aug. 20-26, and found 2,375 vehicles had brake-related out-of-service violations.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Wayne ParhamOctober 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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Articlesby Wayne ParhamOctober 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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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 6, 2023

Speeding Top Reason for Warnings During Operation Safe Driver

Speeding continues to be the top warning handed out to both commercial vehicle drivers and passenger drivers during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week. But among CMV drivers, when it comes to actual tickets, speeding dropped to number 2 on the list this year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2023

Stay Informed: Heavy Truck Recalls in September 2023

In September 2023, recalls were announced on vehicles from Mack Trucks, Wabash, and Paccar.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 2, 2023

Innovation is a State of Mind

If innovation is a state of mind, then these transportation leaders have their heads in the game, says Deborah Lockridge in this commentary.

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