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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
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
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The new Volvo Trucks configurator
Volvo Trucks North America
The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
July 7, 2025
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
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
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
Driver/operator coaching/training
What to look for in an online training provider
While many blue-collar learning management systems track compliance, but trucking needs more than that.
April 2, 2025
Technology
Synergy in AI and the human element perfect fleet safety
AI is a powerful tool that can help fleets identify safety events, but there's a human deficiency in AI-only solutions. Human intelligence is necessary to fill those gaps and identify true and total risk.
March 12, 2025
Technology
Transforming your fleet for the future
Data can be the tool to a fleet's success, providing insights needed to improve fleet operations, but legacy systems can't do that. Fleet representatives talk about the shift from on-prem to cloud-based platforms.
March 5, 2025
Insurance
Crash preparedness: A driver’s guide to effective accident scene documentation
A simple checklist outlining essential documentation steps protects your fleet and streamlines the claims process.
December 6, 2024
Driver/operator coaching/training
Trucking schools get $3.5M from FMCSA
The agency awarded grants to 27 CDL schools across the country. Also: Market conditions declined for shippers in June; Isuzu begins production of electric NRR-EV with deliveries beginning in September; Isuzu inks partnership with autonomous software firm.
August 28, 2024
Workforce
Only 3 days left: What do truck drivers want from fleets?
Find out what makes truck drivers tick, and what ticks them off, during a complimentary webinar hosted by CCJ Thursday.
June 28, 2024
Driver/operator coaching/training
Why attention span isn't the problem with your training program
If driver's aren't engaged in a fleet's training platform, the problem might lie with the program material.
June 25, 2024
CCJ Innovators
Cargo Transporters creates March Madness-style competition among drivers to improve safety
The company uses analytics from its Lytx driver camera technology to score drivers in a head-to-head competition with brackets that align with the NCAA college basketball tournament. Winners get big prizes, and safety scores improve.
April 1, 2024
Workforce development
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
Driver management
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
Driver/operator coaching/training
Tips for driving in winter weather conditions
Twenty-four percent of weather-related accidents occur on snowy, slushy or ice-covered roadways, and 70% of America’s roads are located in snowy regions that receive more than five inches annually. AIM's safety manager offers tips for winter weather.
December 15, 2023
Driver coaching and scorecarding
Leonard's Express implements a formalized education program surrounding driver cameras
Realizing the need to manage drivers via cameras, Leonard's developed a formalized education program for everyone who works with the company’s 720 drivers, and it has helped reduce terminations.
December 3, 2023
Driver/operator coaching/training
Next Generation in Trucking Foundation launches CDL curriculum for high schools
The curriculum companion is an online resource designed to be used in conjunction with online ELDT courses for adult learners, while adapting materials for high school students and providing supportive hands-on activities.
October 19, 2023
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