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Nationalized ABC test would ice trucking’s independent contractor model

A bill making its way through the U.S. House would follow in the footsteps of California’s A.B. 5 law passed in late 2019 by severely curtailing the ability of owner-operators to haul freight for larger motor carriers.

March 8, 2021

The so-called ABC test institutes a three-point criteria for determining whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor. For trucking, that relates to loads that motor carriers can contract to independent contractor drivers, such as leased owner-operators. The B portion of the ABC test is widely interpreted as prohibiting motor carriers from contracting with such owner-operators. The PRO Act, introduced in Congress last month in both chambers of Congress, would institute a national ABC test criteria for determining worker classification.

XPO embraces VR as 'the way of training of the future'

In LTL, VR is used to train XPO cross-dock workers on the optimal method of loading freight for delivery.

February 28, 2021

The virtual experience is cast on an external display so the trainer can see what the user is seeing and correct any improper procedures.

Workforce development

Roadmaster staying ahead of driver turnover trends

Driver turnover was down in 2020. One carrier is attacking turnover in a hot freight market to continue the trend.

February 23, 2021

Tri-State Motor Transit has developed strategies to lower driver turnover at important milestones.

Applying to drive for a fleet should be easy and fast

The goal of a good web presence is to drive traffic to a carrier's website, allowing them collect prospective drivers' information.

February 16, 2021

Carriers that ask online applicants to complete a form should make the form simple and fillable from a mobile device.

What are the most dangerous cities -- and days -- for truckers?

A 2020 report by Lytx reveals the riskiest states, cities and roadways along with the riskiest days, times and trends in driving behaviors.

February 10, 2021

Advanced camera systems now provide drivers with real-time alerts for risky driving behaviors.

Civil unrest can put drivers and protesters at a literal crossroad

Critics say 'defund the police' has empowered protestors to continue to take to the streets and highways in the Northwest where they've disrupted commerce and destroyed property.

February 3, 2021

Protesters block traffic on the fourth straight day of protests against the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer during COVID-19 pandemic May 30, 2020.

Driver scoring app is creepy but effective

The author and his family take on a driver monitoring program that has them a little creeped out and frustrated but also striving to keep their driving scores high.

January 27, 2021

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Training for protest mitigation is the new normal

Driver training experts and law enforcement weigh in on how to help keep drivers safe during social unrest.

January 20, 2021

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Liquid Trucking secures drivers with new tech, hourly pay

Liquid Trucking is aiming for growth in 2021 with large investments in technology and hourly driver pay.

January 18, 2021

Liquid Trucking decided to install driver and risk management platforms from Omnitracs and SmartDrive following the announcement in September that Omnitracs would acquire SmartDrive.

Recruiting & retention

Driver happiness begins with trust

Showing appreciation to drivers and empowering them to play a leading role in their own safety and improvement has never been more important.

January 17, 2021

Showing appreciation to drivers and empowering them to play a leading role in their own safety and improvement has never been more important.

Pay and benefits

Fleets taking steps to advance time-based driver pay

Read CCJ to see how motor carriers are using time-based measurements to attract and retain more drivers by aligning pay with pricing and billing activities.

January 12, 2021

ELDs have been the impetus for motor carriers moving to time-based driver pay models.

Innovators: Werner enjoying ROI from EDGE fleet management

Werner EDGE rolled out its propriety mobile fleet management program earlier this year and it has since delivered ROI in multiple areas. Details here on CCJ.

January 4, 2021

Werner EDGE truck

Fleets’ DOT-required Clearinghouse check-ins due soon: Here’s a quick how-to

Take a minute to review a quick how-to on how to perform your fleet's required annual CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse checks on CCJ today.

December 28, 2020

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Second wave of vaccine distribution set for this week

Drug distributor McKesson Corp. started picking up doses of the Moderna vaccine from manufacturing sites Saturday.

December 20, 2020

Following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, FedEx Express will begin transport of the vaccine and kits of supplies for administration of the vaccine.

‘He’s here to help me be a better truck driver:’ Data-driven driver coaching can cut risks and turnover

A panel of fleet safety managers shared proactive risk management and driver coaching strategies. Read CCJ to see how these strategies reduce turnover.

December 18, 2020

Chris Orban, vice president of data science for Trimble, advises that driver coaching messages should not just focus on singular negative events but include positive reinforcement.

FMCSA changes CDL skills testing protocol, allowing third-party examiners to test students

To help lessen testing delays associated with obtaining a commercial driver's license, the FMCSA will soon allow third-party examiners to test students.

December 17, 2020

FMCSA says is plans to allow states to permit a third-party skills test examiner to administer the CDL skills test to applicants the examiner also has trained.

COVID vaccine distribution ‘the most complex logistical challenge since World War II’

Because the COVID vaccine has specific temperature requirements, complex logistical challenges will ensue during vaccine distribution. Details here.

December 6, 2020

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New tech helping fleets remotely train, coach drivers

As in-person interactions have dwindled due to COVID-19, many fleets are turning to new technology to remotely train and coach drivers. Details on CCJ.

November 25, 2020

IntelliShift’s new AI Video can detect a range of risky driver behaviors, including distractions like texting.

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The so-called ABC test institutes a three-point criteria for determining whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor. For trucking, that relates to loads that motor carriers can contract to independent contractor drivers, such as leased owner-operators. The B portion of the ABC test is widely interpreted as prohibiting motor carriers from contracting with such owner-operators. The PRO Act, introduced in Congress last month in both chambers of Congress, would institute a national ABC test criteria for determining worker classification.

Nationalized ABC test would ice trucking’s independent contractor model

A bill making its way through the U.S. House would follow in the footsteps of California’s A.B. 5 law passed in late 2019 by severely curtailing the ability of owner-operators to haul freight for larger motor carriers.

This Freightliner Cascadia is one of more than 50 that Zeller Transportation uses in its East Coast and midwest runs hauling refrigerated loads.

50-truck fleet owner, and still driver, recounts a strange, tough year

Fleets are using new online platforms to collaborate, even with competitors, to find new markets for unused trailer space and equipment.

New tech creates 'sharing economy' for fleets

Efficient document management and digitization are becoming vital to the survival strategy of motor carriers.

Digitizing paper for trucking success

Goodyear Launches Fleet Central, an Interactive Portal that Revolutionizes

Goodyear Launches Fleet Central, an Interactive Portal that Revolutionizes

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Take Control of Toll: How Violations Work and How to Minimize Fleet Impact

With the rapid adoption of cashless tolling across the country and the associated benefit in transponder deployment for operations and the company’s bottom line, it is now more important than ever for fleets to develop an informed toll management strategy