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Samsara's Latest AI Tools Aimed at Improving Safety and Efficiency

Artificial intelligence is driving new Samsara's latest tools and solutions to improve safety, routing/navigation, and maintenance for trucking fleet operators.

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A Kenworth T480 vocational truck with off-road tires and utility service body parked outdoors under a blue sky, showcasing its rugged design for demanding worksite applications.
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseJuly 2, 2025

Kenworth Adds TX-12 Transmission to Medium-Duty Lineup

Kenworth is expanding the Paccar TX-12 Pro automated transmission to more medium-duty trucks, giving operators a durable, versatile option for demanding vocational applications without sacrificing highway efficiency.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJuly 2, 2025

Help HDT Track Trucking Safety Trends

Help Heavy Duty Trucking and Work Truck drive the future of fleet safety by participating in our annual safety survey.

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Fleet Margins Fall as Trucking Costs Set New Records in ATRI’s 2025 Report

The trucking industry last year experienced the highest non-fuel operating costs ever recorded by the American Transportation Research Institute, which combined with the ongoing freight recession to drive down fleet profitability.

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A blue Peterbilt Model 579 semi-truck driving on a city highway with tall buildings in the background.

Latest Bendix Fusion ADAS Available on Peterbilt Model 579 Trucks

Bendix’s latest Fusion ADAS brings pedestrian emergency braking and high beam assist to Peterbilt Model 579 trucks, expanding safety features for drivers and fleets.

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2027 truck prebuy.
Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsJune 30, 2025

Is a 2027 Truck Prebuy Still in the Cards?

Despite the current market uncertainty, Brian Antonellis, senior vice president of fleet operations for Fleet Advantage, thinks some fleets will prebuy Class 8 trucks ahead of the 2027 model year.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJune 30, 2025

Werner Appeal Victory Could Curb ‘Reptile Theory’ Tactics in Trucking Lawsuits

A victory for Werner Enterprises in a closely watched nuclear verdict appeal could have broader implications in the trend for plaintiff lawyers to focus on “should have” factors that have nothing to do with the actual crash.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJune 27, 2025

DOT Announces Trucker-Friendly Package of Initiatives

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled what he called a “pro-trucker” package of initiatives and regulatory updates, including funds to expand truck parking and killing off the controversial speed limiter mandate.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeJune 27, 2025

Association Challenges California's Clean Truck Partnership

The Western States Trucking Association is challenging a deal that truck and engine makers made with California to continue to meet the state's truck emissions rules even if it lost the federal authority to implement those rules

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Driversby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2025

CarriersEdge Offers English Language Proficiency Assessment

A new online tool from CarriersEdge can provide carriers with insights into how their drivers may perform in a real-world English Language Proficiency test.

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