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The Florida U-Turn Crash and CDL Oversight
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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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Matt Schrap said he'll continue to advocate for truckers and making ZEVs work in the real world in his new position at Forum Mobility. - Image: HDT Graphic

Q&A: Forum Mobility’s Matt Schrap on Helping Drayage Fleets Transition to Electric Trucks

The former Harbor Trucking Association CEO explains why he joined Forum Mobility and how the drayage fleets he's advocated for can navigate California’s zero-emission future.

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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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Is your trucking fleet prepared for the next natural disaster? - Image: HDT Graphic

Disaster Doesn't Wait — Neither Should Your Fleet

How well is your trucking fleet prepared for a disaster like Hurricane Helene, the Los Angeles wildfires from earlier this year, or deadly tornadoes?

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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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HDT Great American Trucks: Kenworth W900 Series.

Great American Trucks: Kenworth's W900 Series

It was 1956. Elvis was about to break big. And Kenworth was about to unveil a new truck that would endure for six decades – and become an American icon in the process.

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How to Measure and Improve Your Truck Brake Maintenance Program

It may be tempting to base PM intervals on historic brake life data, but corrosion, rust-jacking, and even poor-quality offshore products have shortened the life expectancy of many brake products....

Old paradigms for brake component life expectancy and preventive maintenance intervals have changed, thanks to corrosion, parts costs, and the shortage of certified brake technicians.

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