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Workforce

Driver coaching and scorecarding
Driver safety evaluation shifts from isolated events to pattern recognition
Samsara's new Compounding Risk Report finds that crash risk multiplies when risky driving behaviors happen simultaneously. The company announced a new solution this summer that helps fleets identify the riskiest drivers based on patterns rather than individual safety events.
September 11, 2026
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Workforce
Appreciation should be more than a week on the calendar
True appreciation for transportation professionals requires year-round actions—like respectful treatment, open communication, and fair facilities—rather than just annual celebratory events.
September 1, 2026
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Health & wellness
Still hauling at 94: Trucker eyes Guinness record for oldest driver
Meet the old-school trucker defying age, technology and retirement expectations. Orrin Asmus has reached nearly five million miles over his trucking career with no plans to stop.
August 21, 2026
Orrin Asmus is a 94-year-old trucker out of Iowa who is seeking the Guinness World Records title of oldest truck / lorry / heavy goods vehicle driver (male).
Driver classification
The cost of getting boxed in on driver classification
Trucking fleets face mounting legal and financial threats as conflicting safety regulations and vague documentation increasingly expose their independent contractor models to costly misclassification lawsuits.
August 17, 2026
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Technology
What's next in driver fatigue technology: Cognitive alertness testing
Cognitive testing identifies driver fatigue before they hit the road. Paired with real-time fatigue alerts from in-cab camera providers, this technology could prevent costly accidents.
August 13, 2026
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Driver classification
Labor unions and trucking groups clash over proposed NYC last-mile delivery rules
New York City's proposed Delivery Protection Act has sparked fierce debate between unions demanding direct hiring and trucking advocates warning against the ban of subcontracting models.
August 10, 2026
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Workforce
Federal crackdown yanks 700 truckers off highways | FMCSA boots 5 more ELDs
DHS, DOT target unqualified truckers in nationwide Operation Highway Shield. Also: FMCSA revokes 5 ELDs after determining they failed to comply with hours of service regulations; An award recognizes military veterans transitioning to truck driving careers, and the winner receives a new Kenworth T680; more.
August 7, 2026
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Technology
Trucker Path stats highlight truck parking availability
Truckers who use Trucker Path's platform reported the best and worst states for truck parking availability. Unsurprisingly, states with the greatest lack of parking were majority located in the northeast, while states with the most parking were located out west.
August 3, 2026
Trucker Path users identify states with the most and least available public and private parking.
On-board technology
Fleets combat rising diesel prices by addressing driver behavior
With diesel prices remaining near all-time highs, fleets turn to their drivers to help improve fuel economy with technologies that aim to change poor driving habits.
July 20, 2026
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Recruiting & retention
Importance of building relationships
Transportation is driven by people, not just trucks. Accountability, trust, and reciprocal relationships build long-term business success.
July 17, 2026
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Recruiting & retention
Hiring employees is only half the battle
Replacing an employee costs 50% of their annual salary. Stop losing money and learn how to keep your best drivers and fleet staff.
July 17, 2026
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Safety
DOT allocates $61.7 million for truck parking in 4 states
More than $60 million in BUILD grants will add truck parking spaces in Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Wyoming.
July 9, 2026
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Pay and benefits
TMC Transportation boosts driver pay, reinstates continuous run program
God driving metrics can push a driver's total share to an industry-high 37% of each load hauled.
July 2, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Samsara introduces new AI capabilities
The company aims to improve safety and the driver experience with new functions like two-way dash cam communication, 360-degree camera views, priority coaching and more.
July 1, 2026
Samsara Head of Safety Arpan Podduturi demonstrates new two-way, in-cab communication at Samsara Beyond.
CCJ Innovators
Apex Transit Solutions strengthens workforce with second chance hires
The asset-based full-service transportation and logistics company created a formal Second Chance Hiring Committee to expand its pool of driver candidates. The committee has been proven successful with a 30% improvement in retention.
July 1, 2026
Marina Ivanov is CEO of Apex Transit Solutions, which launched a Second Chance Hiring Committee to expand recruitment to an underserved population.
Workforce
PGT Trucking recognizes safe drivers amid 45th anniversary celebration
The company recognized 50 Million Mile Drivers and 109 Safe Drivers at an event in Pittsburgh last month. Also: Trucking company among eight to plead guilty in Mafia-related gambling probe; 200 violations, 32 OOS orders issued in Montana blitz; more.
June 29, 2026
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Recruiting & retention
Data hints at a wave of 'pent-up' driver turnover
A new analysis from Tenstreet suggests drivers may start looking for new jobs as the freight market improves.
June 19, 2026
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Workforce
Saia recognizes nearly 8,500 employees for safety achievements
Dockworkers, mechanics, and city and line drivers were recently recognized by the fleet. Also: C.H. Robinson launches new load board offering "committed" freight opportunities; Virginia requests CDL waiver during declared emergencies.
June 19, 2026
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Technical glitches during the rollout of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new Motus registration platform have crippled compliant trucking operations like Texas-based River Oaks Couriers.
Safety & Compliance
Carrier stranded at weigh station by bungled Motus rollout
After FMCSA’s Motus system purged longstanding process agent filings and scrambled registered entity names, an established Texas motor carrier has been left stranded roadside and unable to operate amid systemic customer service failures.
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Motus system glitches: 6 errors threatening carrier compliance
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