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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2021

Montana Carrier Declared Imminent Hazard for Rogue Operations

A Montana-based small carrier has been declared an imminent hazard and ordered to stop operating after officials discovered safety regulation violations ranging from drivers without commercial licenses to operating without federal motor carrier operating authority.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2021

Whiting SmartWashout Cleans Trailer Interiors

A new, internal, wash system from Whiting Systems is designed to clean trailer interiors such as reefers and produce haulers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2021

Roadcheck 2021 to Target Hours of Service, Lighting

This year’s International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle inspection blitz, scheduled for May, will focus on vehicle lighting and hours-of-service compliance.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2021

HDT Truck Fleet Innovators Nominations Deadline Extended

The deadline to nominate an innovative trucking fleet executive for the 2021 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators award has been extended until Feb. 12, 2021.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2021

Utility Encourages Retrofit of 7-inch-deep Underride Guard on Trailers

Utility Trailer Manufacturing announced that its dry vans, refrigerated vans, and flatbeds produced after 2002 can be retrofitted with Utility’s standard 7-inch-deep horizontal rear underride guard.

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Articlesby Jim BeachJanuary 28, 2021

How In-Cab Cameras Help Fleets Improve Safety

Camera-based safety systems are an increasingly sophisticated tool for fleets to manage drivers and protect themselves from lawsuits.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2021

Bendix Expands Safety Technology Retrofit Program

Bendix is expanding its upgrade program that helps fleets retrofit and upgrade their trucks with Bendix advanced safety technologies.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 25, 2021

Biden Administration Names FMCSA Deputy Administrator

A new deputy administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was among those the Biden administration announced in key leadership roles at the Department of Transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2021

Freightliner Cascadias Recalled for Steer Tire Problem

More than 4,000 Freightliner Cascadias are being recalled because of the potential for steer tire blow-outs in conjunction with a specific air dam.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2021

Lytx Introduces Unassigned Drive Time Service

Lytx said its new Unassigned Drive Time Service simplifies the burden of managing unassigned vehicle movements, reducing labor costs and risk of fines.

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