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Motor carriers have tried everything to curb distracted driving-related accidents, from embracing hands-free solutions with phone mounts to even installing driver-facing cameras. However, the urge to check one's phone proves too strong for some drivers, regardless of the "solution." According to...

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U.S. regulators announced on Wednesday $76. 2 million in grants aimed at preventing truck crashes, bringing safety funding allocated in FY21 to more than $380 million. The most recent grants, awarded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to state agencies and educational facilities in...

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With another extension of the emergency hours-of-service waiver looming, federal regulators want the trucking industry to let them know to what extent carriers and drivers are actually taking advantage of the exemption. The first-of-its-kind, 50-state exemption was originally issued by the Federal...

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In a recent Workhound study, 16.2% of drivers' negative comments were based on training and safety concerns at their current trucking company.  The study found companies that focused on creating healthy communication for these concerns, such as consistent feedback on drivers' skills, stood a...

Coinciding with Brake Safety Awareness Month, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has slated Brake Safety Week for Aug. 22-28, meaning drivers and carriers have just a few more days to tighten up on brake safety. Over the seven-day period, inspectors will conduct North American Standard...

The logistics industry is full of unpredictability, and safety is no exception. It is impossible to predict exactly when an incident will occur on the road. It is possible, however, to have a predictable system for processing safety issues and handling corrective training, driving down the odds...

The gains Netradyne has made in improving driver safety helped the San Diego-headquartered company last week close on $150 million in Series C funding.  The latest funding round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 with participation from M12 and Point72 Ventures and resulted in an estimated $1...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) wants truck drivers to help the agency assess the safety of replacing outside rear mirrors with in-cab cameras. DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will publish on Monday a notice seeking comments on the proposal, which will then...

Political gridlock is a virtual constant in Washington. Some view that as a defense against hasty or imprudent action. Do not count Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) President John Lyboldt among that number. He is tired of the political tug-of-war when it comes to America's roads. On a...

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