Safety

Trucking news to related to fleet safety programs that keep drivers, technicians, other employees, and the general public safe. From complying with drivers’ hours of service rules to research and collision-prevention efforts, a well-thought out and executed safety plan can help fleets reduce risk and their overall operating costs.

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Tesla
Equipment

Recall Roundup: Safety notices issued for CVs and trucks

April 24, 2024
The latest safety notices from NHTSA include problems with upper hoist cylinder mounting pins, igniting fusible links, broken hazard lights, and more.
Outpost
Operations

Outpost raises $12.5 million to target the nationwide truck parking shortage

April 23, 2024
The company formerly known as Semi-Stow is expanding its network of secure fleet yards.
Dan Ledbetter | NPTC
Private Fleets

Top CTP grad ‘beyond excited’ to take career to next level

April 22, 2024
NPTC honors fleet safety manager Danielle Siecienski of New South Express for finishing at the top of the 2024 class of more than 100 transportation leaders.
180332983 | Alfredo Garcia Saz | Dreamstime.com
Safety

Together for Safer Roads announces findings of Truck of the Future pilot program

April 19, 2024
Data analyzed by U.S. DOT Volpe Center shows reduction in speeding, increased awareness of vulnerable road users.
Western Star
Safety

Recall Roundup: Safety notices issued for Freightliner, Western Star

April 16, 2024
NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature tire damage.