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Workforce

Workforce
No retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction high
44% of drivers we surveyed scored company culture an 8 or higher and 38% ranked satisfaction with recognition for their work at least an 8.
November 17, 2025
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Workforce
Will CDL crackdown spur COVID-era 'free-for-all' for truck drivers?
FMCSA crackdowns on non-qualified drivers are removing tens of thousands of drivers from the road monthly and might spark a "scramble for truck drivers."
November 13, 2025
Driver Retention And Pay
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Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.
November 12, 2025
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Workforce
ATA names 31 America's Road Team finalists
The 31 finalists advance to the final round of the selection process, and the newly chosen 2026-2027 America’s Road Team will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Also: TA announces temporary suspension of roadside assistance service; new driver safety alerts from Drivewyze in Louisiana.
November 6, 2025
Americas Road Team
Workforce
Do you know what your drivers want? We do.
CCJ will host a complimentary webinar next month with fleet leaders to discuss the tactics they deploy to keep drivers happy, engaged, and on the company payroll.
November 5, 2025
Driver Shifting Gears
Artificial Intelligence
Dash cam providers aim to use AI to predict accidents
AI's ability to compile data from multiple sources at once to create risk models is leading dash camera providers beyond proactive alerting to predicting accidents.
October 15, 2025
Idelic dash camera captures video of car cutting off truck driver.
Regulations
Lawmaker's new bill would relaunch under-21 truck driver apprenticeship program
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program concludes in November, and a new bill, if passed, would launch a new program with simplified rules. Also: FTR to host State of Freight Symposium on chemicals and petroleum in November; NMFTA, Truckstop.com partner to offer cybersecurity resources for small fleets.
October 10, 2025
Student Driver
Mergers & Acquisitions
Smith System's latest acquisition connects data insights to driver safety
Insights from Utilimarc’s business intelligence platform, which integrates data across telematics, fleet management information systems, maintenance software, and safety cameras, are now combined with Smith System’s training and driver risk expertise.
October 9, 2025
5 Keys Engage User View
Workforce
ATA calls on Congress to reform CDL testing, training
The group called for an ELP assessment during CDL testing, stronger CDL issuance oversight, a crackdown on cabotage and more. Also: Canadian Trucking Alliance launches campaign against "Driver Inc." contractor scheme.
October 9, 2025
Student Driver
Regulations
Would FMCSA's Split Duty Period proposal enhance truck driver safety, happiness?
The FMCSA has proposed a new pilot program that would allow truck drivers to pause their 14-hour on-duty clock for 30 minutes up to three hours.
September 25, 2025
Pausing Truck Drivers 14 Hour On Duty Clock
Workforce
Four military veterans named 'Transition Trucking' award finalists
Rookie truck drivers for Werner, Roehl, Melton and Stevens are finalists for the award with a Kenworth T680 up for grabs. Also: Truck freight tonnage saw more improvement in August; July's trucking marking conditions improved.
September 25, 2025
Transition Trucking Finalists
Workforce
Solving the next driver shortage
From autonomous vehicles to new regulations, what will solve the inevitable driver shortage when the freight market recovers?
September 22, 2025
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Driver coaching and scorecarding
Samsara recognizes safe drivers during NTDAW
The fleet technology provider released its inaugural Samsara Verified Safest Drivers list, honoring 86 drivers across its customer base.
September 18, 2025
Samsara Verified Safest Drivers
Workforce
Driver appreciation is a year long effort
Fleet managers should remind drivers just how important they are to our operation throughout the year.
September 11, 2025
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Workforce
ATRI begins study to update entry-level truck driver research
Researchers are asking fleets to provide demographic and driver-specific safety information on entry-level drivers with three weeks to two years of experience. Also: Bill passes House to help veterans transition to transportation jobs; FMCSA ending acceptance of paper payments.
September 10, 2025
Student Driver Training
Workforce
J.B. Hunt driver earns Goodyear's Highway Hero Award
J.B. Hunt driver Adam Medley stopped his truck to help a person who was lying in the middle of a roadway get to safety. Also: Truck tonnage saw slight increase in July; NTTC asks FMCSA to extend exemption for pulsating rear brake lights; more.
August 25, 2025
J.B. Hunt's Adam Medley was named the 41st Goodyear Highway Hero for his actions to help a person lying in the road get to safety.
Workforce
Simple steps for improving driver safety
Build a stronger culture of safety in your fleet with ADAS, managing speed, tracking DVIRs, and rewarding your safest drivers.
August 22, 2025
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How fleets can recruit, retain qualified diesel techs
As diesel shops and fleets struggle to recruit and retain qualified diesel techs, new ATRI research identifies the challenges and offers some solutions.
August 22, 2025
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Regulations
EPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'
The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.
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Workforce
No retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction high
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Workforce
Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.
Regulations
Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold
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Alternative power
Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices
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