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Safety & Compliance•by David Cullen•January 3, 2021

How Truck Automation May Change Roadside Inspections

What will happen during a roadside inspection when a truck is highly or fully automated? And how might a truly “driverless” truck be inspected at an accident scene? HDT Talks Trucking turns to CVSA to find out.

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Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•January 3, 2021

Proposed Trucking Rules Among 'Midnight Regs' to be Put on Hold by Biden Administration

A Department of Labor rule clarifying the definition of independent contractor and a pilot program to study younger truck drivers are among the “midnight regulations” that may not take effect after President-Elect Biden is sworn in on Jan. 20.

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Fuel Smarts•by Staff•December 29, 2020

Pilot Flying J Offers Winter Fuel Protection

Pilot Flying J has introduced a new diesel fuel treatment with an anti-gel formula and is now winter-blending its diesel fuel in cold weather areas.

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Equipment•by Staff•December 29, 2020

November Trailer Orders Still Strong Despite Drop

ACT Research said that while overall trailer orders in the U.S. fell off in November, the market segment remains strong overall.

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Fleet Management•by Staff•December 29, 2020

Girl Scouts, Ryder Unveil Supply Chain Patch

Ryder has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida to launch the group’s first Supply Chain Patch.

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Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•December 29, 2020

Annual Inspection of Underride Guards Proposed

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed to include the rear impact (underride) guard on the list of items to be examined during the required annual inspection for each commercial motor vehicle.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•December 28, 2020

U.S. Tarp Inks National Aftermarket Deal

U.S. Tarp announced a partnership to distribute its products nationally through the New Life Transport Parts Center network.

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Equipment•by Staff•December 28, 2020

Hino Pauses North American Truck Production, Sales

Hino is halting truck production in both the U.S. and Canada until it can meet new U.S. engine certification test requirements.

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Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•December 28, 2020

Driver Charged with Killing Cyclists Declared Imminent Hazard

A truck driver who has been charged with fatally hitting five people with his truck while on methamphetamine has been declared an imminent hazard by the federal government.

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Equipment•by Staff•December 23, 2020

TMC, ESmartt to Evaluate Smart Trailer Technology

A study to evaluate trailer owners’ adoption of intelligence products and services will be conducted by eSmartt and presented at the ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in April.

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