ahintonHome2006 Innovator of the YearName: Watkins & Shepard Trucking, Inc. Location: Helena, MT One aspect of Watkins & Shepard Trucking’s efforts that appealed to CCJ editors was the universal applicability. “The idea wasn’t one that was specific to Watkins & Shepard, but rather an innovation that other carriers could use and apply to their own recruiting and staffing situations,” […]January 19, 2012Home2005 Innovator of the YearName: Hogan Transports Location: St. Louis, MO Actively manages driver fatigue during overnight operations and uses a monthly meeting of top management to identify safety challenges and brainstorm solutions. Committee meetings typically cover what’s happened in the previous month – significant accidents, cargo claims, stolen equipment or cargo, workers’ comp experience, roadside inspections and reports […]January 19, 2012Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRegulationsHow DOT's non-citizen CDL crackdown could affect driver recruitingIn this part two of our conversation with 160 Driving Academy's Steve Gold, we hear about what kind of impact his company is seeing and what he expects as we move into 2026.EmissionsEPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'WorkforceNo retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction highWorkforceShow me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriersRegulationsBill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold
