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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•October 7, 2022

What Safety Technologies Appeal to Different Types of Fleets?

Heavy Duty Trucking and Work Truck's safety survey breaks down the top safety technologies fleets are adopting based on fleet size and type.

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News•by David Cullen•October 5, 2022

CVSA Launches Enhanced Inspection Program for Autonomous Trucks

A new CVSA inspection program for fleets with autonomous trucks will allow driverless trucks to bypass weigh stations.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•September 23, 2022

Hutcheson Confirmed as FMCSA Administrator

Robin Hutcheson is the first official FMCSA administrator in nearly three years, confirmed by the Senate on Sept. 22.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•September 21, 2022

Trucking Alliance Pushes for Hair-Testing Exemption

Why should motor carriers be allowed to report drivers to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for overhearing a conversation about drug-use under "actual knowledge," but not be able to report hair-testing? The Trucking Alliance wants to know.

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News•by Staff•September 19, 2022

FMCSA Considering Changes to ELD Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for comments on how to improve its mandatory electronic logging device regulations, which potentially could result in the first substantial changes to the ELD rules since their implementation.

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News•by Staff•September 12, 2022

HDT Opens Safety & Compliance Award Nominations

Heavy Duty Trucking is seeking nominations for its 2022 Safety & Compliance Award, which recognizes a trucking executive who has demonstrated excellence in fleet safety.

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Articles•September 9, 2022

Personal Conveyance: Is It Worth It?

FMCSA’s guidance leaves the concept of personal conveyance open to interpretation, and that frequently leads motor carriers to trouble. Is PC worth it?

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News•by Vesna Brajkovic•September 7, 2022

FMCSA Assesses Impact of COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comment on its emergency declaration that provides motor carriers some regulatory relief when assisting the nation’s COVID-19 emergency.

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•September 6, 2022

HDT Fact Book 2022: Fleets Adapt to Changing Safety, Regulatory Landscape

Find the results of the HDT/Work Truck fleet safety survey, including the key safety strategies and safety technologies used by trucking fleets, here.

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Articles•by Jim Park•September 1, 2022

Why do Brake Defects Put so Many Trucks Out of Service?

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts two major brake inspection initiatives each year. Year over year, the brake defect out-of-service rate remains about the same. Why aren’t we making progress in bringing those numbers down?

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