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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 27, 2026

Smith System Adds Digital Trainer Center Platform

A new Digital Trainer platform digitizes behind-the-wheel assessments, generates Smith5Keys driver scorecards, and connects safety training to ongoing driver risk management.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2025

J.J. Keller Offers Entry-Level Driver Training Checklist as FMCSA Targets ELDT Providers

Free ELDT audit checklist offered as thousands of driver training providers are removed from FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 3, 2025

DOT Targets 7,000 CDL Schools in Entry Level Driver Training Provider Purge

Federal Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations went into effect in 2022 and set new federal minimum standards for CDL training schools, but the Department of Transportation is now taking action against schools not meeting the standards.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 20, 2025

Lytx Coach Assist Using Generative AI in Driver Safety Coaching

AI-driven coaching is gaining traction as Lytx introduces a new tool aimed at streamlining driver feedback and strengthening fleet safety programs.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 3, 2025

FMCSA Targets CDL Mills as Transportation Secretary Questions Truck Driver Shortage Narrative

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is stepping up enforcement against CDL mills and unqualified drivers, taking a closer look at entry-level driver training standards, and pushing back on the contention that there is a truck driver shortage.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 7, 2025

Smith System Acquires Utilimarc

Smith System said its acquisition of Utilimarc creates the trucking industry’s only integrated driver safety and fleet analytics platform.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 15, 2025

Dual-Facing Dashcams Gain Traction in 2025 Safety Survey

Trucking fleets are investing more in both tried-and-true safety practices and advanced technology, shows the Heavy Duty Trucking/Work Truck 2025 Safety Survey. Maintenance and safety policies remain the foundation, but dual-facing cameras and air disc brakes are reshaping the safety landscape.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

Are Entry-Level Driver Training Rules Making Trucking Safer?

How well are mandatory entry-level driver training requirements working to improve trucking safety? The American Transportation Institute’s new research project aims to get some insight into that question.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 20, 2025

FMCSA Probes Fatal Florida U-Turn Crash Amid CDL and Safety Oversight Concerns

A truck driver involved in a deadly Florida Turnpike crash held a valid CDL despite failing an English proficiency test and being in the U.S. illegally. FMCSA has launched an investigation into the driver and his carrier, sparking fresh debate over driver licensing, training, and more.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2025

Help HDT Track Trucking Safety Trends

Help Heavy Duty Trucking and Work Truck drive the future of fleet safety by participating in our annual safety survey.

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