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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2022

Residence Alone Doesn't Make Driver Subject to Washington Wage Laws

A court ruling was good news for fleets that don't operate in Washington State but do employ drivers who live there. However, part of the case regarding federal rules about sleeper pay was not dismissed.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicJanuary 5, 2022

Truck Drivers Must Be Informed of Biometric Scans in Illinois

Carriers in Illinois should supplement their existing driver policies with disclosures for collecting biometric information, including facial recognition scans via in-cab cameras.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 18, 2021

ATRI Report on Smaller Verdicts and Settlements Suggests How to Battle Litigation

Read how a new report on the impact of smaller verdicts and settlements can help trucking companies counter plaintiffs' attorneys who believe in, "hit a truck, get a check."

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 10, 2021

Trucking Groups Challenge COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in Court

Retailers and trucking groups have said they are especially concerned about the potential impact of the federal COVID-19 vaccine/testing mandate on an already-stressed supply chain.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2021

Learn about Data as a Fleet Safety Tool in HDT Webinar

Leveraging fleet telematics and data to boost safety performance will be covered in the third and final installment of the Safety First webinar series from the editors of Heavy Duty Trucking.

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All That's Truckingby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 7, 2021

5 Takeaways From a Billion-Dollar Verdict

What does a record $1 billion verdict against two trucking companies involved in a fatal crash mean for the industry? HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge shares some takeaways.

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New Tactics in the Fight Against Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking

Addressing trucking company reputations, leveling the scales of justice, and watching for what's next when it comes to nuclear verdicts, in the All That's Trucking blog.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2021

Webinar to Explore Why and How to Build a Fleet Safety Culture

A new safety webinar series from the editors of Heavy Duty Trucking kicks off June 30 with a look how a strong safety culture can help fleets deal with industry issues such as high insurance costs and nuclear verdicts.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMay 20, 2021

How a Trucking Company Fought Back a Nuclear Verdict

A crash so devastating it had John Vaccaro wondering if he even wanted to continue on with the family trucking business was a wake-up call to double down on safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2021

Texas Bills Seek to Address Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking

Texas legislators are trying to pass new laws that they say would protect the trucking industry from “abusive commercial vehicle lawsuits,” but personal-injury lawyers are fighting it.

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