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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 17, 2026

New Entrants, Chameleon Carriers, and Safety: Is It Too Easy to Start a Trucking Company?

More than 100,000 new trucking companies enter the industry each year, but regulators manage to audit only a fraction of them. That churn creates opportunities for inexperienced startups — and for “chameleon carriers” that shut down after safety violations and reappear under new identities. Read more from Deborah Lockridge in this commentary.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 5, 2026

Bison Transport, Mill Creek Motor Freight Win TCA Fleet Safety Awards Grand Prize

Two Canadian fleets earned the Grand Prize in the Truckload Carriers Association’s 2025 Fleet Safety Awards, recognizing the industry’s top safety performance based on accident frequency and safety programs.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 28, 2026

6 Regulatory Changes for Trucking to Watch in 2026

After a year of what safety and compliance expert Brandon Wiseman calls “regulatory turbulence,” what should trucking companies be keeping an eye on in 2026 when it comes to federal safety regulations?

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 12, 2026

Gentex Bets Big on Digital Glare Control as Headlights Get Brighter

Headlights are getting brighter. Gentex thinks new, digital in-cab technology can help.

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Smith System.
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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 3, 2025

Volvo Earns Second Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Volvo FM earns top marks in Euro NCAP testing, highlighting advanced safety systems designed to protect drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 25, 2025

Fleetworthy’s New Roadside Inspection Reporting Capabilities

Fleetworthy’s new cloud-based driver and asset compliance management platform is designed to help fleets reduce compliance risk.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 24, 2025

J. J. Keller Unveils Innovative Flip Placard Design

J.J. Keller said its new flip placard design triples durability and cuts costs for a Midwestern fuel hauler.

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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 News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2025

Fleetworthy Details Fleet-Focused AI Advances

Fleetworthy expands its AI capabilities to improve safety, compliance, and operational efficiency, giving fleets tools to manage risks and streamline decision-making.

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