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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 26, 2025

Transportation Secretary Warns Three States on English Language Requirements

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned three states, California, Washington, and New Mexico, that they risk losing federal funding if they do not enforce English Language Proficiency Requirements for commercial vehicle drivers.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 20, 2025

FMCSA Probes Fatal Florida U-Turn Crash Amid CDL and Safety Oversight Concerns

A truck driver involved in a deadly Florida Turnpike crash held a valid CDL despite failing an English proficiency test and being in the U.S. illegally. FMCSA has launched an investigation into the driver and his carrier, sparking fresh debate over driver licensing, training, and more.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 15, 2025

After the Crash: The Records That Can Make or Break a Trucking Company's Defense

When a trucking company can’t produce evidence such as phone data, driver logs, maintenance records, even weather reports after a crash, juries notice what’s not there as much as what is.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 14, 2025

After a Truck Crash: The Critical Role of Evidence Preservation

To set your trucking fleet up for success in defending against litigation and processing insurance claims, it’s vital to document and preserve evidence after a crash.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 12, 2025

Protecting Your Fleet After a Truck Crash: Have a Plan in Place

Motor carriers should train drivers ahead of time what to do after a truck crash, even a minor one, for safety, insurance, and litigation reasons.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 11, 2025

Smart Post-Crash Actions to Protect Your Trucking Fleet

Even the safest trucking fleets still have crashes. What happens in the first few minutes after the crash — from driver behavior to documentation and claims — can shape your fleet's legal, financial, and reputational future.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2025

Former FMCSA Officer Lawless to Join Scopelitis Law Firm

Sue Lawless will bring insights from her leadership positions at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration when she joins the trucking legal experts at Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2025

How to Secure Cargo on Open-Deck Trailers

Open-deck trailers are one of the most basic modes of transportation — but add cargo, and they can become quite complex.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

DOT Revokes Two Registered Electronic Logging Devices

Two electronic logging devices have been removed from the Department of Transportation's list of registered ELDs for failing to meet federal requirements.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 16, 2025

Mack Trucks Unveils Proprietary Safety System

The new Mack Protect proprietary collision mitigation and driver assistance technology has been specifically engineered for Mack trucks, the OEM said.

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