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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2025

Kenworth, Peterbilt Recall 56,000+ Trucks for Lift Axle, Lighting Issues

The recall affects certain Kenworth and Peterbilt models built over a two-year period and stems from electronic control issues that could create safety risks on the road.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJuly 11, 2025

What Truckers Need to Know About Emergency Exemptions

In the wake of natural disasters, government agencies can issue emergency declarations that temporarily lift specific trucking regulations. But the exemptions aren’t blanket permission to ignore safety regulations. It’s important to know what emergency declarations allow — and what they don’t.

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ArticlesJuly 10, 2025

A Disaster Checklist for Trucking Fleets

Whether it's a thunderstorm or a tornado, trucking fleets need a recovery plan and a checklist of things to do when bad weather threatens. Use this checklist to quickly take action to protect your employees and business.

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Side cutaway view of a Mack Pioneer truck cab showing the driver’s seat and sleeper area with storage cabinets, microwave, bunk beds, and workspace inside the cab interior.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 9, 2025

Mack Details Pioneer Comprehensive Safety Package

Mack's digital mirror system eliminates blind spots around the truck while enhancing aerodynamic performance.

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Motive Positive Driving.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 9, 2025

Motive Debuts AI-Powered Positive Driving System

Positive Driving is an AI-enabled safety platform that identifies smart driving behaviors within seconds.

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Worker in hard hat and safety vest checks phone with “I’m okay” and “Send SOS” safety check-in options on screen.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 3, 2025

Samsara's Latest AI Tools Aimed at Improving Safety and Efficiency

Artificial intelligence is driving new Samsara's latest tools and solutions to improve safety, routing/navigation, and maintenance for trucking fleet operators.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2025

Help HDT Track Trucking Safety Trends

Help Heavy Duty Trucking and Work Truck drive the future of fleet safety by participating in our annual safety survey.

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A blue Peterbilt Model 579 semi-truck driving on a city highway with tall buildings in the background.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 30, 2025

Latest Bendix Fusion ADAS Available on Peterbilt Model 579 Trucks

Bendix’s latest Fusion ADAS brings pedestrian emergency braking and high beam assist to Peterbilt Model 579 trucks, expanding safety features for drivers and fleets.

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ArticlesJune 30, 2025

Disaster Readiness: Develop a Business Continuity Plan for Your Fleet

A step-by-step approach to business continuity planning, prepared well before any disaster, will allow your trucking fleet to resume operations as quickly as possible.

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Fleetworthy Expedited Inspections.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2025

Fleetworthy Launches Expedited Inspections in Nevada

Nevada is the first state to adopt Expedited Inspection with Drivewyze by Fleetworthy.

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