Tom QuimbyBusinessPorts and roads shut down as Cat 3 Hurricane Idalia slams North FloridaPowerful Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning about 30 miles southeast of Tallahassee with heavy wind, rain and storm surge resulting in several road and port closures.August 27, 2023PerspectivesLooking for your next Henry?No one knew what Henry could do behind a camera.August 25, 2023Alternative powerStarting with smaller ZEVs could prove to be 'a good plan'The higher costs and infrastructure delays associated with larger Class 8 zero emission trucks may make smaller ZEV adoption more ideal to start.August 9, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingHigher fuel prices 'may persist for a while'Various factors are converging to drive up the cost of diesel and gasoline including summer heat which has slowed refinery production.August 2, 2023SafetyHow to prevent drowsy driving during the '100 deadliest days of summer'More crashes occur during the summer months and drowsy driving ranks as one of the four major factors to avoid while sharing busy roads.August 1, 2023WorkforceSocial media mastery can lead to greater recruiting, retention effortsCan social media help with recruiting and retention? During a Commercial Carrier Journal webinar this week, HR experts at two established carriers share tips on using social media where they've seen a lot of positive results.July 28, 2023Battery electricElectric trailers may get weight allowance and court dateCalifornia is taking a closer look at electric trailers, and the U.S. Supreme Court may have to do the same following an emissions ruling that applies only to conventional trailers.July 27, 2023WorkforceCBD use 'not worth the risk'CBD use has been on the rise and may contain THC, which can show up on a drug test and prove to be a dangerous liability for drivers and companies alike.July 27, 2023WorkforceLegal experts advise revisiting religious accommodation policies following Supreme Court decisionThe U.S. Supreme Court's new stance on religious accommodations in the workplace should have fleets taking a closer look at their HR policies, legal experts advise.July 21, 2023TechnologySilence the new normal while driving?Mental health experts point out the benefits of conversation while insurers, fleets and parents take action to limit or even end cell phone use on the road.July 20, 2023Page 1 of 38Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilotABF Freight logged 4,494 miles with a Tesla Semi, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile.WorkforceUnique requirements for hiring truck driversBusinessCost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soarBusinessTexas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against WernerTrucks'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck
