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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2021

New App Promises Easier Risk Management

The developers of a new app say it can help monitor risky driving, prevent equipment theft, defend against lawsuits, and digitize insurance claims, and reduce insurance costs – all without installing any hardware in the truck.

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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 StaffMarch 25, 2021

Embark Tackles Autonomous-Truck Work Zone Safety

Embark said it is the first automated truck technology company to introduce a work-zone navigation system, and it's working with Arizona to improve work-zone safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2021

Study: Lane-Keeping Tech Can Help Cut Truck-Accident Costs

Bosch research suggests that advanced driver assistance systems that help keep vehicles in their lane may significantly reduce the costs of accidents influenced by heavy trucks.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 11, 2021

FMCSA Chief: Autonomous Trucks Mean 'Real and Broad Impacts on People's Livelihoods'

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration isn’t sure when autonomous commercial trucks are coming, but its researchers are busily preparing for widespread use of the technology – including the potential impact on the workforce, the new acting administrator said.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 11, 2021

Are Lidar Lasers for Autonomous Vehicles Safe?

While not proven conclusively, there is some speculation that some lidars could damage camera-based sensors on autonomous vehicle systems or cause eye damage.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 4, 2021

ATA, OOIDA Square Off on Speed Limiters

The debate about mandating speed limiters in trucks is on again.

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Articlesby David CullenMarch 1, 2021

COVID-19 Complaints Raise Risk for Fleet Managers

Management failures to act or adapt to the times during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to workplace litigation.

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Articlesby David CullenFebruary 17, 2021

How Trucking Fleets Can Escape the Insurance Squeeze

There’s no simple way for trucking fleets to slip the grasp of rising insurance costs — it takes everything from running safely to shopping smartly.

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