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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 9, 2019

How to Prevent Wheel-End Fires

There are dozens of ways to set a wheel-end on fire. Most of them are completely avoidable.

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ProductsSeptember 9, 2019

KeepTruckin Offers Dashcam, Asset Tracking Solutions

KeepTruckin has expanded its hardware offering, releasing a dual-facing Smart Dashcam and Asset Gateway asset tracking solution.

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Newsby David CullenSeptember 6, 2019

FMCSA Wants to Delay State Compliance with Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a partial compliance delay for certain requirements of its final rule establishing a federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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Articlesby David CullenSeptember 6, 2019

Driver-Training Rule Rolling Out, Wrinkles or Not

Revisions made or sought this year will make it easier for some to get a CDL, but may delay compliance for parts of the rule for training providers and state agencies.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Prompts Emergency Declarations Across Southeast

After pummeling the Bahamas for a few days, Hurricane Dorian has begun to move toward the Atlantic coast, prompting the FMCSA to issue a regional emergency declaration in 10 states that suspends certain trucking regulations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2019

Over 12,000 Trucks Put Out of Service in Roadcheck Inspection Blitz

More than 12,000 vehicles were placed out of service due to critical inspection violations during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck in June.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 30, 2019

5 Ways Truckers and Fleets Can Prepare for Hurricanes

HDT reached out to a Florida carrier to find out how it protects both its business and its people when a major hurricane is headed to shore.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2019

Autonomous Trucking Startup's New Chief Is 'Closing the Curtain on Safety Theater'

With a new CEO who eschews the hype behind self-driving trucks, autonomous-truck startup Pronto says it plans to roll out its first commercial product to customers this year that will "add a safety layer to commercial trucks."

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Newsby David CullenAugust 28, 2019

ATA, CVSA Seek Longer Comment Period for HOS Reform Proposal

ATA and CVSA want the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to extend the public comment period for the agency’s proposal to reform the Hours of Service rule for truck drivers. The 45-day comment period is set to end on Oct. 7.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Webinar to Dispel Misconceptions about ELD Enforcement

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine is hosting a free webinar on Sept.19 to help fleets better understand the enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate and provide best practices for compliance.

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