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CARB Under Fire | What You Need to Know About Using Owner-Operators
8/19/2025
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Walking the Fine Line on Truck Owner-Operator Classification

Owner-operators give trucking fleets flexibility, but could trigger lawsuits and penalties if you treat these independent contractors too much like employee drivers. Learn best practices and potential pitfalls.

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California Under Fire Over Clean Truck Partnership

Truck makers say they're caught in the crossfire as the Trump administration challenges the California Air Resources board over California's contention that the Clean Truck Partnership agreement is still valid.

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Nominations for the 2025 Emerging Leaders awards close August 21. - Image: HDT Graphic

Don't Miss Your Chance to Nominate an HDT Emerging Leader!

If you, or someone you know, is under 40 years old, in a leadership position with a trucking fleet, and is making a significant impact in the trucking industry, submit a nomination for the Heavy Duty Trucking Emerging Leaders award. Deadline is August 21!

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After the Crash: The Records That Can Make or Break a Trucking Company's Defense

When a trucking company can’t produce evidence such as phone data, driver logs, maintenance records, even weather reports after a crash, juries notice what’s not there as much as what is.

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"API standards allow industry participants to build integrations once and use them across all partners, reducing redundancy and accelerating digital adoption,” said Kelly Koller, team lead...

New LTL API Standard Offers Freight Charge Visibility

A new API standard for the less-than-truckload industry will give carriers, shippers, and 3PLs visibility into freight charges before invoices are issued.

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EPA Acts to Curb Sudden DEF-Related Diesel Engine Derates

New guidance to engine manufacturers will reduce "derating," an automatic trigger forcing diesel engines to operate at a reduced capacity when the emissions system runs out of diesel exhaust fluid or there's a DEF-related fault.

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A diesel technician works on a large engine in a repair shop, wearing gloves, safety glasses, and a cap, with the ATRI (American Transportation Research Institute) logo overlayed in the foreground.

ATRI: Trucking's Technician Shortage is Getting Worse

A new ATRI report reveals most diesel technicians enter the workforce without formal training, leaving shops to spend thousands on preparation. The findings outline key barriers, training gaps, and retention risks for fleets.

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Penske's Tim Haynes explains artificial intelligence adoption in trucking fleets. - Image: HDT Graphic

AI, Trucking, & Trust: Penske’s Tim Haynes on Real-World Fleet Data

You’ve heard the AI buzz — but what does it mean for trucking? Tim Haynes from Penske joins Deborah Lockridge to break down how transportation companies are actually putting AI to work, from smarter routing and better fuel mileage to predictive maintenance and “fantasy fleet” optimization.

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A competition such as the Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo is good for both technician satisfaction and rewarding skills. - Photo: Wayne Parham

Finding and Keeping Tomorrow's Truck Technicians

Industry leaders share what they see as industry trends related to diesel technicians, including recruiting and retention challenges, pay and benefits, and additional training for battery-electric powertrains.

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Understanding English Language Proficiency Requirements for Drivers

Commercial truck drivers who can't pass an English Language Proficiency test will be put out of service. - Image: HDT Graphic, CVSA photo

Enforcement officials began enforcing English-language proficiency on June 25. Commercial drivers who fail a two-step assessment will be placed out of service.

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