Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Safety & Compliance

Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2018

Recall of Eaton Clutch Part Affects Over 20,000 International Trucks

Navistar is recalling over 20,000 International trucks equipped with Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches after it was discovered that an internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, resulting in unintended vehicle movement that could increase the risk of a crash.

Read More →
ArticlesDecember 7, 2018

Fleet Shares Lessons on Evaluating and Implementing ELDs

C&J Energy Services recently completed a successful transition to ELD-compliant devices. The Houston-based company is a provider of onshore well construction, well completions, well support, and other complementary oilfield services to oil and gas exploration and production companies.

Read More →
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeDecember 7, 2018

6 Things You Should Know About Personal Conveyance

Are you confused about personal conveyance? You're not alone. FMCSA significantly changed its guidance on this aspect of the hours of service rules. Here are some of the most important things you need to know.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby David CullenDecember 5, 2018

Q&A: ZF on How Advanced Technologies Can Improve Trucking Efficiency and Safety

Mitja Schulz, senior vice president, Commercial Vehicle Technology for ZF, spoke with HDT about how advanced technologies can improve efficiency and safety for trucking.

Read More →
ProductsNovember 28, 2018

Nu-Line Offers Side Guards for Straight Trucks

Nu-Line has introduced side guards designed for straight trucks, providing an additional protection barrier in the event of a side collision for trucks that work in busy urban environments.

Read More →
Articlesby David CullenNovember 16, 2018

ELD Lessons Learned

Two compliance experts weigh in on key enforcement issues for electronic logs.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeNovember 15, 2018

Commentary: CSA Gets Ready for Another Take

NAS found that some of the details of how those numbers are calculated weren’t really scientifically based, or as the report said, “ad hoc and not fully supported by empirical studies.”

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2018

Canada’s First Truck Platoon Hits the Road

The PIT Group transportation research group worked with both Canadian and U.S. partners to perform Canada’s first ever commercial platoon vehicle trial run.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

Old Dominion’s Faucette Named National Safety Director of the Year

Under Sam Faucette’s leadership, Old Dominion’s safety performance has improved year after year, even as the company’s driver workforce, service center locations and annual mileage has tripled in that time.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2018

Instructional Technologies, Netradyne Launch Automated Training Program

Instructional Technologies and Netradyne's new automated driver training program uses data from Netradyne's Driveri video program to make automatic course assignments to address problems identified.

Read More →