For the Driver from American Trucker provides weekly news and information aimed at trucking's essential workforce—professional drivers.
Fort Atkinson, WI
Joined March 2011
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As the trucking industry navigates increasing demands, driver focus is more critical than ever. Test your knowledge on distracted driving with FleetOwner’s latest quiz: fleetowner.com/distracted-dr…
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At @TCANews annual Safety and Security Meeting, panelists from @NationalCI, #HillBrosTransportation, and #REGarrisonTransportation offered a step-by-step guide for how fleets should react after a driver experiences an accident. bit.ly/45QnAYy
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For 125 years, @MackTrucks has been synonymous with American power and toughness. The US trucking pioneer wanted its next on-highway truck to meet its own BA Test. bit.ly/4cvQXkq
TCA names a new Highway Angel, Averitt wins award, GM promotes teen driving safety, TA supports trucking causes, and Specialty Exchange trailer highlights troop support.
Read more about each cause in this week’s Five Good Things.
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Daimler #Truck AG has appointed a new CEO.
Karin Rådström, a Swedish engineer and business executive leading the Mercedes-Benz truck brand since 2021, will succeed Martin Daum as CEO, effective October 1.
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NHTSA has new safety recalls issued for commercial pickups, vans, and trucks.
The NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature broken engine intake valves, incorrect gross axle weight ratings, and more.
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Now through September 15, 2024, Rush Truck Centers encourages those eligible to visit bit.ly/4aq2teP to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project and enter for the chance to win the last Peterbilt Model 389X ever produced.
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The in-cab streaming service that gives long-haul drivers DirecTV access now offers fleets a dedicated portal to communicate with drivers.
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Over 100 truck stops have joined WIM and Trucker Path’s effort to help women identify and locate safe, convenient truck stops.
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Even though government attorneys "put their thumb on the scale" in crafting the Labor Department rule, there is "a silver lining" for fleets, legal expert says.
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The Sisters of the Road tour will take place throughout Women’s History Month to highlight women truck drivers and ensure their voices are heard.
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United Petroleum Transports' acquisition of fellow FleetOwner 500 bulk carrier Florida Rock comes as UPT tries to diversify the commodities it hauls, including through dry bulk, drayage, and dry van transport. bit.ly/3QrbU5h
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.@TruckSafetyOrg's latest report shows there are increasing fatalities involving large trucks, and it is urging Congress to make changes
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#FuelPrices dropped nationwide the week of Oct. 30, with both #diesel and gasoline prices all decreasing in the least and most expensive regions to buy fuel.
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Is your #trucking fleet vulnerable to fraud?
If you think your business is immune to fraud, think again. Both external and internal fraud can affect companies.
By @JaneClark14 of @NationaLease.
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.@Ford's 2024 F-150 Lightning Pro is available to order.
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The 2024 FleetOwner Equipment Specs is an annual guide to popular commercial vehicle industry #trucks, engines, rear axles, refrigeration, fifth wheels, engine oils, and transmissions.
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.@CVSA's Brake Safety Week in August logged 682 brake pad and lining violations and placed 12.6% of inspected vehicles out of service in 2023.
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UAW strike nears end as @GM reached a deal with union members this morning.
@Stellantis reached a deal with @UAW Saturday—days after the union established a tentative agreement with @Ford.
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Knight-Swift leaders: We’re ahead of schedule integrating U.S. Xpress
CEO expects truckload business could begin to see positive changes during the next bid season.
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