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Barr Confirmed as FMSCA Administrator | Why Derek Leathers is Upbeat about Freight
10/7/2025
Old trucks. 5-star safety rating for Volvo. ZEVs and tire wear.
Oct 7, 2025
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Derek Barrs testifying in a Senate Committee

Trucking Groups Applaud Derek Barrs’ Confirmation as FMCSA Administrator

Derek Barrs, a veteran of highway safety and trucking policy, has been confirmed as FMCSA Administrator. Trucking and enforcement both have supported his nomination..

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Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers on stage at Wex OTR Summit

Why Derek Leathers Says Trucking’s Longest Downturn Could Spark a Lasting Upturn

Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers warned that freight rates remain “stably horrible,” but outlined industry challenges could prevent overcapacity from derailing the next upcycle.

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4Gen's Brad Bayne shares more on why tires wear faster on battery-electric trucks. - HDT Graphic/4Gen Photo

Why Zero-Emission Trucks See Higher Tire Wear

More torque, more weight, more wear: 4Gen Logistics shares more insights into the tire trade-offs of going electric with heavy-duty trucks.

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Close-up of a Volvo FM truck front with a cyclist approaching on the road, illustrating Euro NCAP’s focus on truck safety and protection for vulnerable road users.

Volvo Earns Second Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Volvo FM earns top marks in Euro NCAP testing, highlighting advanced safety systems designed to protect drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

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Sponsored by Fontaine Fifth Wheel

Genuine OEM Fifth Wheel Parts Protect Fleets & Finances

When it comes to fifth wheel components, authenticity matters. For fleet managers and maintenance teams, investing in genuine OEM fifth wheel parts is a strategic move that protects people and productivity.

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Mack Bulldog.

For the Love of Old Trucks

Old trucks generally get ignored in classic car circles. Maybe that's changing.

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Fleetworthy management systems.

New Risk Management and ROI Reporting Systems from Fleetworthy

Fleetworthy has launched two new fleet management systems focused on weigh station bypass and map visualization.

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Isuzu North America executives and invited guests break ground on the OEM's new truck assembly plant near Greenville, South Carolina.

Isuzu Breaks Ground on South Carolina Truck Plant

Isuzu’s new North American facility, situated on 200 acres in Greenville County, represents a $280 million investment.

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From the back office to the trucks themselves, heavy-duty trucking fleets may be vulnerable to cyberattacks. - Image: HDT Graphic

Protect Your Fleet's Data: 9 Articles for Cybersecurity Month

October is Cybersecurity Month, so we've gathered some of HDT's best cybersecurity content for trucking companies.

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How Small Fleets Can Compete Faced By Broker Consolidation And Uncertain Freight Market

Illustration showing truck on highway, boxes of freight, communication, reliability

As big brokers grow stronger, small heavy-duty trucking fleets need strategies to survive. Learn how transparency, diversification, and agility make the difference.

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