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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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Sue Lawless
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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Mack Protect safety system.
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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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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