Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety & Compliance

Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2019

NTSB Wants Tighter Rules for Autonomous Vehicle Tests

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging Congress and the state of Arizona to create a review process to make it safer when autonomous vehicles are tested on public roadways.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2019

Brake Safety Week Puts 13.5% of Trucks Out of Service for Violations

While the vast majority of trucks inspected during CVSA's Brake Safety Week passed roadside inspections, over 4,600 vehicles were placed out of service for critical brake-related violations.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2019

Two Drug-fueled Crashes Cause FMCSA to Declare Driver an Imminent Hazard

An Ohio commercial driver was declared an imminent hazard following an on-duty collision that killed two people and an off-duty crash two weeks later, both while driving under the influence.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 31, 2019

Test Drive: Trading Mirrors for Video Monitors

If Stoneridge’s MirrorEye system is any indication, the transition from conventional mirrors to a camera monitor system may be easier and safer than you think.

Read More →
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 31, 2019

3 Things You Might Not Know About Federal Trucking Regulations

At the NACV show in Atlanta, safety and compliance expert John Seidl shared some insight into the upcoming entry-level driver training standards, the best ways to learn about federal regulations, and an under-utilized way to improve your CSA scores.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2019

NHTSA Asks Trucking to Comment on Rearview Cameras Replacing Mirrors

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking public comment about possibly permitting camera-based rear visibility systems to be used as an alternative to inside and outside rearview mirrors on heavy-duty vehicles.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2019

The Front Lines of the Battle Against Truck Driver Detention [Commentary]

Driver detention is a major cause of concern because of the cascading bad effects that come from severe delays. Anecdotal reports indicate that there has been some progress made in battling detention.

Read More →
ProductsOctober 29, 2019

Phillips Offers Interior Lighting Solutions for Dry Van Trailers

Phillips Industries has created a lighting solution for the interiors of dry van trailers with compact and high-output LEDs.

Read More →
Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Wabco Offers Intelligent ABS for Trailers

Wabco iABS is part of the company’s Global Intelligent Braking Platform, made to enhance trailer system functionality and support the strategies for trailer manufacturers to increase standardization and modularity.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
SponsoredOctober 22, 2019

Celebrating Women in Fleet

We’d like to introduce you to some of the most influential women in the fleet industry. These women are trailblazers in an industry that is often thought of as being male dominated. Here we break those stereotypes down.

Read More →