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CCJ Symposium: Maverick applies high-tech, individualized driver training

Maverick Transportation uses event and driver behavioral data to determine a corrective action and individualized training plan.

May 26, 2017

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Aiming for retention: keeping drivers engaged

R.E. Garrison is concerned with keeping its drivers satisfied. Check out their thoughts on installing a premium TV package for its drivers here on CCJ!

May 22, 2017

R.E.. Garrison decided to implement a satellite TV service from EpicVue to retain more drivers.

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R.E. Garrison Trucking to outfit 700-truck fleet with EpicVue satellite TV service

Currently the fleet’s technicians are performing EpicVue installations at a rate of about 25 to 30 systems per week. Read more fleet industry news here on CCJ!

May 2, 2017

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Wherever drivers roam, part 2: companion mobile apps

The vast majority of truck drivers own smartphones, and are willing to use that technology to stay connected in ways make their workday easier. Read more on CCJ

April 24, 2017

IES Mobile from TMW Systems gives drivers visibility to information in the enterprise, including hours-of-service duty status.

New research shows turnover predictors for women drivers

New research from Stay Metrics shows that dissatisfaction with the tractor is the top reason women drivers leave their carriers.

April 18, 2017

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Wherever drivers roam: fleets use new mobile strategies to expand driver connectivity

Fleets have new options to deploy mobile apps that simplify driver workflow, increase efficiencies and remove common frustration points in the workday.

April 18, 2017

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Onboard with video: Arnold Transportation targets driver distractions with opt-in safety strategy

Event recorders, installed in an Arnold truck, capture forward and inward-facing video footage of critical safety events for review and driver coaching.

April 4, 2017

A. Duie Pyle grows with expedited shipping; starts career path for CDL drivers

E-commerce being a fast-growth business opportunity, and A. Duie Pyle is realizing additional benefits from creating a career path for non-CDL employees.

April 3, 2017

Express Solutions is LTL carrier A. Duie Pyle’s fastest growing business.

Load One, P&S Transportation convert to Stay Metrics driver training

Load One and P&S Transportation will reward their drivers for training and many other activities through a driver rewards platform from Stay Metrics.

March 22, 2017

John Elliott, president of Load One, with driver

USA Truck recognized by military veterans recruiting site

RecruitMilitary, a site that gives veterans a look at friendliest military employers, named USA Truck a finalist for Most Valuable Employers for Military.

March 16, 2017

WorkHound gets $500k in funding to grow driver retention business

WorkHound says the fundraising will help to improve its product and build long-term relationships with the biggest names in the trucking industry.

March 3, 2017

WorkHound’s cloud-based system automatically collects driver feedback, anonymously.

Predicting driver turnover: the model sends a message

Drivers may not be aware of the data that can be used to predict turnover. Some predictive models include driver input and engage them in the process.

February 22, 2017

Omnitracs ELD Driver Retention model uses HOS data to predict which drivers are most likely to be dissatisfied with their job due to fatigue and other factors.

CarriersEdge adds driver surveys to online training platform

With CarriersEdge Driver Surveys, fleets have the option to create custom surveys and allow drivers to write in comments. Click to read more on this.

February 21, 2017

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Startup Enlistics hopes to predict driver turnover with social media data

The Enlistics: Trucking platform collects applications, qualifies candidates and identifies success by using social media data.

February 10, 2017

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Stay Metrics creates new predictive driver turnover model

The model’s computer algorithms extrapolate data from the company’s full product suite, which has been integrated into a single database.

February 10, 2017

TCA offering certification programs on driver recruiting and retention

A program launched by the Truckload Carriers Association will allow truckload carrier employees to attend meetings and earn continued education certificates.

February 9, 2017

Chasing down risk: new tech to help fleets respond faster to driver problems

Omnitracs is working to create an automated driver risk management system that combines predictive data with real-time critical safety data and video.

December 29, 2016

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Stay Metrics research shows root causes of early driver turnover

Research shows why 33 percent of drivers quit within the first 90 days of starting a job, and an additional 22 percent leave within 180 days.

December 16, 2016

Truck driver turnover

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USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.

'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team

Marking a "homecoming" for the 42-year-old carrier, USA Truck is officially back under Arkansas ownership.

Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.

Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm

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Venture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated business

The Postal Service moves 55,000 loads by truck every day – nearly 2 billion miles per year.

USPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet

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Tesla releases video of its electric Semi and its companion Megacharger

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