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Newsby David CullenMay 22, 2019

DOT Aims to Lower Barriers to Autonomous Tech for Trucks and Cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are seeking public comment on matters related to rolling out autonomous-driving systems.

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Videosby Jim ParkMay 22, 2019

Focus On: Daimler’s Adaptive Cruise Control Works Down to 0 MPH [Video]

One of the new features of Daimler’s Detroit Assurance 5.0 relieves drivers of the stress of managing stop and go traffic. It’s called Adaptive Cruise Control Down to Zero. All the driver has to do is steer and keep an eye out for lane cutters.

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Videosby StaffMay 22, 2019

Longtime Truck Driver Shares Her Story in FMCSA 'Our Roads, Our Safety' Campaign[video]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a new safety campaign aimed at passenger vehicles sharing the road safely with large trucks and buses. Meet owner-operator Ingrid, who has logged more than 4 million miles of safe driving in her 40 years behind the wheel.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

More Details Emerge on New Autocar Conventional Truck

Autocar has announced more details about its first new conventional truck in more than 30 years – including answering HDT's question on whether it will be available beyond the refuse market.

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ArticlesMay 9, 2019

Commentary: Reduce Your Cargo Theft Risk

There are many modern tricks for preventing cargo theft, such as electronic seals and sensors and all manner of tracking tools, but one of the first rules has to be dead simple: Don’t let your vehicles be left at risk.

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GPS in Trucks: Great Navigation Tool or Path to Problems?

A longtime truck-driver trainer is still shaking his head over what a question he got from a trainee for another company. Deborah Lockridge explains in the All That's Trucking blog.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergApril 24, 2019

Newspaper Looks at Trucks vs. Bridge Incidents

The Columbus Dispatch's article last week is a good look at the situation and why these things happen, says Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

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Articlesby David CullenApril 23, 2019

How to Deal With FDA's Food Hauling Rules

To transport food compliantly, fleets must adopt certain best practices and consider adding advanced technology.

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 18, 2019

The Challenge of Balancing Tire Traction with Fuel Efficiency

Tire makers need to reduce tire rolling resistance to meet upcoming greenhouse gas rules. What does that mean for safety?

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 15, 2019

Choose the Right Brake Linings for Your Truck Fleet

There’s much to consider when buying friction material, so get all the data you can from a trusted supplier and be wary of the cheapest product on the market.

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