FMCSA to Pilot 14-Hour Clock Pause, Split Sleeper Options for Truck Drivers

New FMCSA pilot programs could eventually reshape hours-of-service rules, giving truck drivers options to pause their 14-hour clock or use longer split sleeper rest periods.

More Than a Logo: What HDT’s Rebrand Means for Heavy-Duty Trucking Fleets

Editor and Associate Publisher Deborah Lockridge explains in this editorial why Heavy Duty Trucking has a new logo and how it reflects how trucking, and HDT, are evolving.

Bot Auto Achieves True Humanless Autonomous Truck Test in Real-World Traffic

Houston startup Bot Auto completed its first validation run with no human in the cab or remote control, a milestone validation benchmark for its autonomous-truck technology..

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Whole Body Vibration: The Impacts and Solutions

Fleets who take the effects of WBV into mind uphold a safer environment for their drivers. With technology specifically designed to reduce WBV exposure, routine maintenance and frequent breaks, fleets can create a safer workplace by reducing short-term safety problems and lowering the risk for long-term health problems.

What Standards Apply? CARB Moves to Clarify Emissions Rules Amid Legal Limbo

California is issuing emergency rules reinstating prior emissions standards to ensure vehicles can still be sold in California amid unprecedented legal uncertainty.

The Hidden Costs of 'Free' Smart Trailer Tech Installations [Commentary]

Free installation of smart trailer technologies may sound good on paper, but you could end up paying down the road.

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.

Orange EV, Optigrid Unveil Orange Juicer DC Fast Charger

Using an onboard 180-kWh battery, the Orange Juicer steadily draws energy from existing on-site power and delivers it as high-capacity fast charging on demand.

Great American Trucks: The International Transtar Cabover

Tough, reliable and stylish, the International Transtar became one of the most recognizable Class 8 American cabover trucks ever.