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On-board technology
Fleets combat rising diesel prices by addressing driver behavior
With diesel prices remaining near all-time highs, fleets turn to their drivers to help improve fuel economy with technologies that aim to change poor driving habits.
July 20, 2026
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Workforce
Swift adds on-site training at Alabama terminal through FleetForce partnership
The partnership will produce newly qualified CDL drivers to meet growing demand for truck drivers in the Southeast. Also: Updated Rand McNally atlas available; Bendix partners with 4D LiDAR developer; small numbers of Great Dane trailers, International trucks recalled.
June 17, 2026
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Technology
Experts weigh in on building a sustainable safety culture
Safety experts shared insights into building a high-performance safety culture during the Motive Vision 26 conference in Nashville.
June 4, 2026
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Workforce
Trucking school suspended for shorting students' training hours
Michigan officials have suspended a Detroit trucking school for charging students for CDL instruction they didn't fully receive. Also: Truck driver busted smuggling 42 illegal immigrants; 'No Name Given' California CDL holder arrested for illegal presence in U.S.
May 21, 2026
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Safety
How top fleets build all-in safety cultures
Fleet safety leaders break down the wall between safety and operations and let the results speak for themselves.
March 17, 2026
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Driver/operator coaching/training
FleetForce takes driver training directly to carriers
Tra Williams, owner of FleetForce, also shared that his other company, truck parking platform ParkPro, will begin offering hundreds of new parking spaces at a sports venue this summer.
March 9, 2026
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Regulations
ATA's request for under-21 interstate truck drivers open for comment
ATA is requesting that FMCSA allow carriers that participated in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) program to continue onboarding under-21 truck drivers to haul interstate. Also: Maritime Commission opens investigation into ocean carriers over chassis-choice regs; Ruan names new Safety VP; more.
January 28, 2026
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Regulations
DOT removes 3,000 CDL training providers from registry
The CDL training providers were removed "for failing to equip trainees with the Trump Administration’s standards of readiness," according to DOT. Another 4,500 providers were also placed on notice for potential noncompliance.
December 1, 2025
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
AI meets human
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
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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
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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
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