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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 24, 2025

HDT's Top 20 Products 2025

Artificial intelligence dominates HDT's annual list of the best new and improved heavy duty trucking product announcements.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 20, 2025

Q&A: Mark Savage on ATA's Law Enforcement Advisory Board

There are some trucking issues that it's hard for the industry to address without the help of law enforcement. The American Trucking Associations' Law Enforcement Advisory Board is working on issues such as truck parking and cargo theft.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 10, 2025

Why Trucking Needs Diversity Now More Than Ever

Promoting diversity at trucking companies isn't about politics. It's about ways to address labor shortages, innovate, and grow their businesses, says HDT's Deborah Lockridge in this editorial column.

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Safety & Complianceby 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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Safety & Complianceby 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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Truck driver health.
Driversby Lisa Paul, CPCU, chief strategy officer, transportation specialty practice, Hub International.January 31, 2025

Leveraging Technology for Driver Health and Wellness

Truck drivers – particularly independent drivers, face significant health challenges on the road. But modern technology can help drivers be healthier, says Lisa Paul, CPCU, chief strategy officer, transportation specialty practice, Hub International.

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Safety & Complianceby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 30, 2025

How Werner is Fighting Human Trafficking

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Werner Enterprises is one of the trucking companies committed to raising awareness about, identifying, and preventing these crimes..

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 29, 2025

How a New Trucking Nonprofit Is Changing Lives of Human Trafficking Survivors

After nearly 40 years in trucking and logistics, Sharon Siar has found a deeper purpose in helping some of society’s most vulnerable – victims of human trafficking.

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New heavy-duty engine oils are coming for 2027.
Equipmentby Jack RobertsJanuary 24, 2025

What to Expect from 2027 Diesel Engine Oils

New EPA 2027 emissions rules also mean new engine oil specs. HDT recently got an update on their development.

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Driversby Jim Field, Eleos TechnologiesJanuary 23, 2025

4 Ways Mobile Apps Can Elevate the Truck Driver Experience

Trucking fleets are turning to custom mobile apps to simplify truck drivers' lives and tackle common industry pain points.

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