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Trucking news to related to fleet safety programs that keep drivers, technicians, other employees, and the general public safe. From complying with drivers’ hours of service rules to research and collision-prevention efforts, a well-thought out and executed safety plan can help fleets reduce risk and their overall operating costs.

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Together For Safer Roads publishes guide to help increase seat belt use rates in fleets

FleetOwner Staff

May 16, 2024

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Cargo theft is rising fast; here’s how to slow the curve

Jade Brasher

May 14, 2024

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2024 International Roadcheck: What fleets and truck drivers need to know

Jenna Hume

May 9, 2024

Beginning May 14, law enforcement across North America will be focused on tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance possession by commercial drivers. Here...

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Lane Shift Ahead

A high-def history reminder as we focus on the future

Josh Fisher

May 17, 2024

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Industry index signals freight rates are bottoming out

Jeremy Wolfe

May 17, 2024

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Volvo Group, Daimler Truck plan joint venture for standard digital platform

Jeremy Wolfe

May 17, 2024

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Arkansas provides traffic alerts to truck drivers by partnering with Drivewyze

FleetOwner Staff

May 14, 2024

Aside from real-time alerts, Arkansas is also providing drivers with virtual sign messaging that may help them prepare for special traffic conditions or provide alternative routes...

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Together for Safer Roads announces new participants in Focus on Fleet Safety Training

FleetOwner Staff

May 14, 2024

In collaboration with NWRA, TSR expanded this training initiative to address the needs and challenges of independent haulers in the waste and recycling industry.

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Trucking's hair testing wait rolls on

David Heller

May 10, 2024

2015 law calling for better driver drug testing gathers dust despite recent studies showing hair tests uncover 11 times more illicit drug use than urinalysis.