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Driving simulators expand purpose from training to workforce development
Simulators have long been used at larger trucking companies as training tools for their drivers, but their use has begun to expand in recent years beyond training to recruitment efforts led by trucking associations and CDL programs.
March 14, 2024
Take note of Florida Trucking Association's new 'Share the Road' campaign
The campaign features a group of public service announcement videos that aim to educate drivers of all vehicles on how to interact safely and improve driving behavior around large trucks.
March 12, 2024
How NAPA Transportation uses a custom app to improve driver training
Custom mobile apps enable fleets to deliver targeted, on-demand training.
March 12, 2024
Regulations
Spending bill retools under-21 pilot rules
The apprenticeship program was capped at 3,000 participating drivers at any one time but, to date, only three dozen have enrolled.
March 11, 2024
Regulations
Congressional review seeks to overturn DOL independent contractor rule
Two D.C. lawmakers seek to overturn the Department of Labor’s final worker classification rule that threatens to upend trucking's use of independent owner operators.
March 6, 2024
Technology
New trucking tech company aims to improve driver safety, retention with enhanced communication
Ten5 Inc. has joined the market with the launch of its hands-free voice assistant that uses proprietary voice technology and AI to make it easier for drivers to communicate safely with fleet back offices while on the road.
March 5, 2024
Technology
Fleets use podcasts to communicate with drivers
Some fleets use podcasts to communicate information from corporate to drivers, while others use them for brand recognition or simply to reach a broader audience with relatable content. Here's how three different carriers approach using the medium.
February 28, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Transportation industry tech provider makes acquisition to expand safety portfolio
Clarience Technologies' acquisition of Safe Fleet adds a comprehensive set of fleet safety solutions, including fleet video and evidence management, collision prevention, violation detection and trailer temperature control, among other things.
February 16, 2024
Recruiting & retention
Recruiting retired drivers as advisors
Trucking companies should consider asking their retired drivers to join driver advisory board meetings to get unbridled feedback on operations.
February 15, 2024
Workforce
E-commerce driving job growth in transportation and warehousing
The growth in e-commerce has made transportation and warehousing the fastest-growing industry in the U.S. There are still challenges, however, with shortages of drivers and warehouse workers, an aging trucking workforce and more.
February 9, 2024
Safety
Where transportation fleets are leveraging data analytics to improve risk management
Over the years, the recruitment of drivers has been a significant challenge for fleets because of risk management.
February 7, 2024
Workforce
Women in Trucking seeks input on gender diversity survey
The survey data will be used to benchmark and measure the percentage of women who serve in the range of roles across the transportation sector. Also: Michigan spring weight restrictions begin; individual sentenced in emissions "delete" case.
February 5, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA eyeing CDL testing process changes
The changes would "improve the efficiency and convenience of CDL issuance," FMCSA said. Also: Mirror-replacement camera system gets another FMCSA waiver.
February 2, 2024
Workforce
Navigating the complexities of the truck driver shortage
The trucking industry’s labor challenge is multifaceted, stemming from a combination of demographic, economic and regulatory factors.
January 31, 2024
Workforce
Best Fleets to Drive For Top 20 announced
CarriersEdge, a provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, this week announced the 2024 Best Fleets to Drive For.
January 30, 2024
Pay and benefits
Virtual carrier offers a different kind of minimum revenue guarantee
CloudTrucks recently launched a guaranteed revenue program designed to provide its owner operators under its Virtual Carrier platform with a safety net in a fluctuating freight market.
January 24, 2024
Workforce
Defending the American Dream: The impact of new DOL regulations on trucking opportunities
The efforts to limit the opportunities for truck drivers to own their own business have been relentless.
January 23, 2024
Workforce
ATA names 24 new America's Road Team drivers
The drivers will serve as trucking industry ambassadors. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands Northeastern service with new facility in Maine; H&M Bay names new Director of Operations; new VP of operations named at NationaLease.
January 18, 2024
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Regulations
Bill seeks to remove cost, redundancy from TWIC, hazmat certification
The bill allows workers to apply existing valid background checks to multiple TSA-managed credentialing programs, such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials and Hazardous Materials Endorsements.
Regulations
NHTSA safety committee eyes trailer underride retrofit requirement
Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders saw gains in February, beating last year’s numbers
Mergers & Acquisitions
PS Logistics acquires Illinois flatbedder Yordy Transport
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