Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Transportation Workers Have Most Fatal Workplace Incidents

Transportation and material moving workers were the occupational group with the highest number of fatal work injuries in 2022 and the highest fatal incident rate, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

Read More →
Driversby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 3, 2024

Survey to Explore Barriers to Entry for Women Drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute is asking drivers, both men and women, to participate in its online survey about the barriers to entry for women drivers.

Read More →
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 3, 2024

Katie Hopkins Named Third-Generation Truck Centers CEO

Katie Hopkins is the third generation of her family to lead Truck Centers. She follows her father, who led the company for nearly 48 years, and is the company's first female CEO.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 3, 2024

SAF-Holland Fifth Wheels Now Standard on Freightliner, Western Star

SAF-Holland fifth wheels will now be the standard spec on new Freightliner and Western Star tractors.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 3, 2024

Noregon Enhances PM Tracking Capabilities in TripVision

Noregon has added a preventative maintenance feature to TripVision that allows fleets to add non-connected assets to their digital fleet.

Read More →
Safety & Complianceby Danny Sellers, Insurance Office of AmericaJanuary 2, 2024

Why Quality Drivers and Safety Compliance are Key for Best Trucking Insurance Rates

Hiring quality drivers and focusing on safety compliance are key ways to reduce insurance costs for trucking companies.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 2, 2024

Walenczak Named Kenworth General Manager and Paccar Vice President

Jim Walenczak has been promoted to general manager of Kenworth Truck Company and Paccar vice president.

Read More →
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 2, 2024

Geotab’s Aftermarket Telematics Kit Earns Approval of CARB

Geotab's on-board diagnostic system used by the company's GO Telematics Kit earned an executive order from CARB making it CARB-compliant.

Read More →
Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 29, 2023

FMCSA Wants Comments on Meal and Rest Break Waivers

Although it determined previously that federal regulations regarding commercial motor vehicle drivers pre-empted state meal and rest break rules, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is now considering several petitions for waivers.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 29, 2023

California Delays Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement

Fleets that operate heavy-duty trucks in California will get a reprieve from enforcement of the state’s rules requiring zero-emission trucks that kick in starting Jan. 1.

Read More →