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Recruiting & retention

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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Recruiting & retention
Driver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?
A new report suggests that technology in the cab is having a greater impact on driver retention with more than half of drivers surveyed saying it influences their decision to remain with a fleet.
February 26, 2026
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Recruiting & retention
Lack of respect is a top reason fleets lose drivers
According to CCJ's latest What Drivers Want survey, lack of respect is among the top reasons for poor driver retention, coming in at No. 2 behind pay.
December 9, 2025
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Workforce
Carriers share insight into driver pay
Nussbaum Transportation, J&R Schugel Trucking and Boyle Transportation leaders shed light on their driver pay processes in response to CCJ's recent What Drivers Want survey that highlighted pay as a top factor in drivers' decisions to change companies.
December 8, 2025
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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
Workforce
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
Do you know what your drivers want? We do.
Join us TODAY for a complimentary webinar where fleet leaders will discuss the tactics they deploy to keep drivers happy, engaged, and on the company payroll.
November 5, 2025
Angry Driver
Battery electric
How one fleet is using sustainability to attract a younger workforce
Benore Logistic Systems has successfully implemented about 25 sustainable trucks into its fleet – a move that is helping the company attract a younger workforce.
August 8, 2025
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Workforce
Trucking workforce faces aging drivers, low youth interest, and underrepresentation of women
As older drivers retire and fewer young people enter the field, the trucking industry must adapt.
August 4, 2025
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Workforce
How smart carriers are winning over drivers in a tough freight market
Leads are down industry-wide, so when a driver leaves a fleet they are harder to replace.
August 1, 2025
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Workforce
Winning driver talent with streamlined onboarding
Optimize your fleet's hiring with automated driver onboarding. Cut inefficiencies, reduce manual effort, and create a seamless experience to secure and retain the best drivers.
July 18, 2025
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Workforce
Unique requirements for hiring truck drivers
Failing to meet FMCSA driver hiring rules can lead to $10,000+ fines, costly litigation, and higher insurance.
July 2, 2025
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Recruiting & retention
Nebraska tanker company takes a different approach to podcasting
Liquid Trucking invests in marketing firm Bulldog Works to bring Fleet Podcasts as a service to trucking companies nationwide.
June 16, 2025
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Workforce development
How to truly make employees your greatest asset
If you truly want employees to be your brand ambassadors, you need to hire well, train properly and provide motivation.
June 13, 2025
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Workforce
Drivers prefer monetary safety rewards, but merchandise has greater impact
Employee recognition and rewards programs can be a great addition to a carrier’s safety incentive program, but it should be a facet of the program, not the entirety.
May 26, 2025
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Workforce
New research dives into long-haul trucking's driver turnover problem
New research from the OOIDA Foundation looks at what it calls "The Churn" -- high turnover rates at long-haul truckload carriers.
May 23, 2025
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Workforce development
Small changes to the hiring process can yield big results
Transportation has a labor problem, and much of it is due to a lack of awareness of the job types available and how we treat applicants.
May 2, 2025
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Regulations
Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs
Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.
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Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
Chief Financial Officer Chris Wikoff noted that last year, average truck count in Werner's One-Way division, where ECM operated, was 2,386, a 10% decrease year-over-year.
Business
ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg
Founded in 2012, NHH Services provides specialized transportation and project management services throughout the United States and Canada, with expertise in heavy haul, flatbed, general freight, and complex cargo movements.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.
Regulations
FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'
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