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Tips for staying safe when civil protests spill onto highways

As protests continue in several cities across the United States, here’s a look back at tips offered to drivers who find themselves in the middle of a large gathering of people on a highway.

July 21, 2020

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Staying safe during civil protests when avoidance not possible

When routes are blocked and avoidance is impossible, heed these tips for keeping yourself safe during protests. Learn more on Overdrive today.

June 10, 2020

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Michigan police ticket 175 truckers in two-week unsafe driving crackdown

Officers also issued 878 citations to passenger drivers for various violations. Officers were looking for violations by both passenger vehicles and trucks such as improper lane use, careless and reckless driving, speeding, following too closely and failure to yield the right-of-way.

July 23, 2019

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Michigan police targeting unsafe truckers, car drivers in two-week enforcement campaign

Michigan State Police’s Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) enforcement campaign will focus on aggressive driving by passenger vehicles and trucks along I-94 between Jackson and Taylor. Officers will be looking for improper lane use, speeding and more on June 3-7 and June 10-14.

June 3, 2019

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GAO recommends annual underride guard inspections, side underride guard research

The U.S. Government Accountability Office this week released a new report on truck underride guards, offering four recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation about improving data collection, inspections and more for the devices.

April 16, 2019

Trucking law: Your gun rights on private property

What’s the law on fleets’ gun prohibition policies?

March 22, 2019

CVSA names Werner driver International Driver Excellence Award winner

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has named Werner Enterprises driver Timothy Dean its 2019 International Driver Excellence Award winner.

March 6, 2019

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Collision avoidance systems, sleep apnea testing among NTSB’s Most Wanted safety improvements

Among recommendations that could impact the trucking industry are eliminating distracted driving, eliminating alcohol and drug impairment, reducing speeding-related crashes, increasing collision avoidance systems, reducing fatigue-related accidents, requiring sleep apnea screening and testing.

February 4, 2019

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IIHS: Eight largest trailer manufacturers now offer safe rear underride guards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the eight largest trailer manufacturers in North America to qualify for its ToughGuard award.

October 15, 2018

NTSB touts benefits of driver-, road-facing dashcams

The NTSB highlighted how driver and road-facing dashcams can not only increase safety, but also help truckers involved in accidents prove they aren't at fault.

September 14, 2018

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POLL: How often do you wear your truck’s seatbelt when hauling?

Will you answer yes, always; yes, most of the time; sometimes, but not usually; or never? Let us know your answer here on Overdrive.

July 10, 2018

Deadly 2016 truck crash prompts NTSB to reiterate call for truck safety reforms

In the June 2016 crash, a seven-passenger SUV with a total of 11 occupants was hit from behind by a 2016 Volvo tractor-trailer on I-70 near Goodland, Kansas, killing six and injuring five. NTSB found fault with both the trucker and the SUV driver.

March 16, 2018

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TCA names 18 safest fleets for 2017

The fleets are now eligible for one of two grand prizes – one for carriers with a total annual mileage of less than 25 million miles, and one for carriers with more than 25 million miles per year.

January 18, 2018

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CarriersEdge launches new trip planning, delivery training course

The new training module, “Trip Planning, Parking and Deliveries,” uses a mixture of text, graphics and photos, real-life illustrations, quizzes and more to deliver the content to drivers.

December 8, 2017

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Recall issued for 2.5 million Kidde fire extinguishers sold in trucks

According to the CPSC recall notice, nearly 38 million Kidde fire extinguishers are included in the recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates 2.5 million of those were sold with trucks and RVs.

November 3, 2017

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Daimler recalls approximately 1,550 severe duty trucks

Affected trucks include 2015-2017 Freightliner 108SD, 2015-2017 Freightliner 114SD and 2015-2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 models built between Dec. 16, 2014, and April 27, 2017.

July 18, 2017

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FMCSA boosts education efforts to reduce highway fatalities

FMCSA is urging car drivers to stay out of trucks’ blind spots, make sure they can see truckers in the mirror before passing, not to cut in close in front of trucks, anticipate wide turns, avoid distractions and be patient when driving around trucks.

July 4, 2017

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Approximately 2,700 International trucks recalled

Navistar says the cause of the recall is the air dryer mounting bracket could fracture, causing the air dryer to separate from the frame with possible airline separation from the dryer, which could result in air system leaks or loss of air pressure to the brake system.

March 30, 2017

Model year 2017 International LoneStar trucks are included in Navistar’s recall, which affects approximately 2,700 trucks.

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EPA to end DEF derates, roll back emissions warranty reg

Instead of the truck derating toward shutdown in steps with a DEF fault, the rule proposes that the driver or machine operator would receive an audible or visible alert. The engine would operate normally. At once, longer required manufacturer warranties of emissions equipment will be eliminated, too.

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'Mint Condition': 2010 Pete 389 built with old-school touch

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Diesel shops, owners, fleets pardoned by Trump after emissions ‘delete’ convictions

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TQL to argue before U.S. Court of Appeals over broker transparency

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Broker transparency, AEBs, EPA emissions: When new rulemakings are expected

Small Fleet Champ: Last month to enter! And: Meet Mike Singleton, chroncling life OTR

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