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Videosby Lauren FletcherFebruary 13, 2026

How Work Truck Fleets Can Prevent Winter Breakdowns [Watch]

Whether you manage a light-, medium-, or heavy-duty fleet, this conversation is about getting ahead of winter before it turns into roadside calls, downtime, and frustrated drivers

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Videosby Wayne ParhamFebruary 10, 2026

How to Report Human Trafficking

Learn how commercial drivers can report human trafficking either by calling 911 directly or reaching out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline for assistance. If they witness or suspect trafficking, they should provide as much detail as possible.

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NewsFebruary 4, 2026

Five Ways Seat Belts Help Prevent Injuries

There are five ways seat belts protect occupants from injuries, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

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Angry work truck driver in cab showing frustration, symbolizing how unresolved driver complaints can lead to fleet losses and claims.
ArticlesFebruary 3, 2026

More than Annoying: How Driver Complaints Reveal Loss Indicators

Drivers’ complaints are early warnings. Fix the friction points behind them to improve safety, reduce claims, and keep good drivers happy.

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Snowy road background, cartoon of groundhog in top hat holding up weather prediction, and headline 6 More Weeks of Winter Weather? How to Prepare.
Newsby Wayne ParhamFebruary 2, 2026

6 More Weeks of Winter? Be Prepared

If you believe in the weather forecasting ability of Punxsutawney Phil, then the U.S. is in for six more weeks of winter. So, now is the time to brush up on a collection of winter-weather articles and videos, just in case he is right.

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A winter storm warning sign and a U.S. heat map highlighting collision hotspots from Geotab data during Winter Storm Fern, with increased activity across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
Newsby Lauren FletcherJanuary 30, 2026

Geotab Data Shows Sharp Spike in U.S. Collisions as Winter Storm Fern Ices Roads

Geotab’s connected vehicle data shows collisions jumped 53% nationwide since Friday evening as Winter Storm Fern brings widespread snow and ice.

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Videosby Wayne ParhamJanuary 30, 2026

Why are CMV Drivers Crucial to Combating Human Trafficking?

It is not just the on-highway truckers who can watch for and report human trafficking. Whether a commercial driver is involved in at-home delivery services, local hauls, or over-the-road transportation, vigilance can make a difference.

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Portrait of Susan Hipp, executive director of the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, honored by Work Truck for her leadership and lasting impact on road safety initiatives.
Newsby Lauren FletcherJanuary 28, 2026

Work Truck Honors the Life and Legacy of NETS Executive Director Susan Hipp

Work Truck honors the life and legacy of Susan Hipp, executive director of NETS and a respected leader in advancing road safety and collaboration.

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Two smartphones display a digital behind-the-wheel assessment and Smith5Keys Drive Report, capturing coaching feedback in real time during a road session.
Newsby Lauren FletcherJanuary 27, 2026

Smith System Launches Trainer Center to Bring Consistency and Proof to Trainer-Led Safety Programs

Smith System’s new Trainer Center platform helps fleets run trainer-led safety programs with less admin, more consistency, and clearer proof of impact.

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Blue tinted background image showing closeup of crash test dummy and headline NHTSA Study: Women are at Higher Risk of Injury in Vehicle Crashes.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2026

Female Crash Test Dummy Approved After NHTSA Study Reports Women are at Higher Risk of Injury in a Crash

USDOT has streamlined efforts to approve the first-of-its-kind female crash test dummy after NHTSA released new research proving that women are at higher risk of injury than men during vehicular crashes.

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