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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 25, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Safety, Regulatory Issues Top of Mind for Fleets

Safety issues are more important to trucking fleets than ever, affecting nearly every aspect of the business. Don't miss this original data from HDT's annual fleet safety survey published in HDT's 2021 Fact Book.

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NewsJuly 23, 2021

FMCSA to States: Phase Out Paper CDL Disqualifications

A final rule issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration revises existing regulations to require that states implement a system and practices for the “exclusively electronic exchange” of driver history record information through the Commercial Driver's License Information System.

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Articlesby David CullenJuly 22, 2021

Did FMCSA get Hours of Service Right This Time?

Did FMCSA get its revisions to the Hours of Service rule right this time? To find out, HDT Talks Trucking put that question to Jerad Childress of Childress Law PLLC and Truck Safe Consulting and to Chris Woody, safety manager for Nashville-based M&W Logistics.

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Newsby David CullenJuly 22, 2021

Study: The Dangers of Distracted Truck Drivers

The most distracted truck drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a “near collision” than other drivers, according to new data insights released July 22 by Omnitracs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2021

Upcoming Webinar to Cover What It Takes to Create Safe Drivers

The second installment of a new safety webinar series from the editors of Heavy Duty Trucking will explore how fleets can implement practices that maintain a driver’s commitment to a fleet’s safety mission.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2021

Operation Safe Driver Week To Begin July 11

Between July 11 and July 17, law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in risky driving behaviors in or around a commercial motor vehicle.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2021

Trucks Involved in Third of Work Zone Fatal Crashes

FMCSA urges commercial drivers and motorists to exercise extra caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2021

Fleet Safety Experience Seeks Speakers

The organizers of the virtual Fleet Safety Experience are looking for speakers. Automotive Fleet, Work Truck and Heavy Duty Trucking are in the process of curating an educational program for this year's virtual counterpart to the Fleet Safety Conference.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2021

Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding

Operation Safe Driver Week, in which law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for risky driving behaviors in or around commercial vehicles, will take place July 11-17.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicApril 6, 2021

NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ Covers Collision-Avoidance Systems, Distracted Driving

The National Transportation Safety Board’s top 10 safety recommendations include eliminating speeding-related crashes, requiring collision-avoidance on all vehicles, preventing drug-impaired driving and eliminating distracted driving.

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