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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2025

Project 61 Acquisition Brings Tech to Truck Driver Health

Project 61, a nonprofit devoted to truck driver health, has acquired Offshift, a digital health platform built for truck drivers.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2025

Thousands of Commercial Drivers Must Get New Medical Exams or Face CDL Downgrades

More than 15,000 commercial motor vehicle drivers will need to get new medical exams before May 10 after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration took action against two Houston-area chiropractors.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 5, 2025

Are Your Truck Drivers Getting Enough Sleep?

There's much more to preventing tired or drowsy driving than just complying with federal hours of service rules. A sleep expert and author offers a few tips on how to keep truck drivers awake and alert at the wheel.

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DOT medical forms with incorrect stamp and photo of blood pressure check
Articlesby StaffFebruary 6, 2025

Liability Nightmare: Your DOT Medical Exam Forms Probably Have Errors

A questionable medical certification decision made from bad information on a truck driver's exam form doesn't relieve motor carriers from potential liability for a crash.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 6, 2025

Answers to 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Driver Medical Exams

Interstate truck drivers are required to take a physical qualification examination and receive a Medical Examiner’s Certificate every other year to confirm that they are healthy enough to safely perform their job. What do their employers need to know?

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2024

The Future of Trucking Fleets: Technology and Safety Come Together in San Diego

The latest insights into fleet technology and safety will come together November 6-8 in San Diego at the Fleet Forward & Fleet Safety Conference, including HDT's Safety & Compliance Award and panel discussion.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamMarch 27, 2024

Invest in Truck Drivers’ Lives to Improve Retention 

Making drivers feel connected and part the social fabric of your heavy-duty trucking business is a great way to boost retention.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 7, 2024

Pilot Travel Centers Kicks Off Annual Heart Month Campaign

Customers have options to contribute to the American Heart Association when visiting Pilot Travel Centers or affiliated travel centers during February. In Canada, the contributions will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2023

CarriersEdge Releases Courses on Driver Mental Health and Personal Security

Two new courses released by CarriersEdge address mental health challenges for truck drivers and personal security issues that drivers may encounter on the road.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2022

App Allows Drivers to Perform Health Checks

The CDL Health Scanner app allows drivers to measure blood pressure using transdermal optical imaging delivered via a smartphone camera.

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