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You don't know what you don't know

The general public doesn't understand trucking's problems and may not know they exist, but a recent survey shows them sympathetic once their eyes are opened.

April 10, 2023

Report shows safety ranks behind revenue growth, minimizing expenses

The Motive State of Safety report shows 95% of respondents said driver safety is a priority, but 40% said their fleets are underinvested in driver safety initiatives and technology.

April 4, 2023

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How recent changes to FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse are affecting fleets

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect a little more than three years, and while it has taken thousands of potentially unsafe drivers off the highway, it has created challenges for fleets.

March 31, 2023

recent changes to FMCSA's drug & alcohol clearinghouse text with a gloved hand holding a specimen cup

Pay and benefits

Truck driver age creeping up, retirement plans on the back burner for many

Despite a high average age, many truck drivers can't afford to retire and nearly as many say they don't plan to.

March 27, 2023

truck driver talking on the phone

Recruiting & retention

Drivers value late model truck, but not as much as other features

A late model truck is important, but mostly due to its perceived reliability versus an older unit. What drivers say is most important are the features spec'd on the truck.

March 27, 2023

truck driver asleep in the bunk

Pay and respect top influences on why drivers leave a carrier

Fleets spend a lot of money annually on attracting and retaining drivers, but in some cases the priorities of the fleet don't align with the wants and needs of the driver.

March 27, 2023

female truck driver using a CB radio

Teamsters slam Yellow's consolidation proposal

The union appears dug in with little flexibility in keeping Yellow's rollout of its One Yellow strategy at bay.

March 23, 2023

Yellow semi truck and trailer

Labor Dept. requests dismissal of fleet's countersuit of drivers seeking overtime pay

Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is countersuing its drivers who are suing the company over alleged misclassification. The Dept. of Labor is seeking to have the countersuit dismissed. Also: Eight-state HOS waiver extended; more.

March 23, 2023

Teamsters, TForce Freight kick off contract negotiations

The union's current contract with TForce Freight expires in July. Also: Trucking group meets with congressional leaders to discuss contracted carrier business model; Bluegrass Dedicated rolls out new driver pay plan.

March 20, 2023

The Teamsters Freight Division says it has met with thousands of members in the last year, outlining goals and laying the groundwork for negotiations ahead.

Recruiting & retention

WorkHound data shows drivers feel more appreciated than ever before

Despite the positive feedback related to praise for drivers, overall driver satisfaction is down, and that can be attributed to macroeconomic factors affecting things like pay.

March 16, 2023

Truck driver shaking hands

Trucking sounds off on DOL nominee over AB 5 role

As Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie Su played a role in helping pass and implement the state's AB5 law.

March 15, 2023

trucks at the fuel island

Best Fleets to Drive For invest in back-office staff, not just drivers

While the program focuses on fleets that are great for the driver, many of those top carriers also had something else in common: their programs for non-driver employees.

March 15, 2023

a woman speaking to a group of people

Workforce development

U.S. Xpress driver proves you don't have to be big to drive a big rig

Joachim Wangui's short stature didn't hold him back from becoming a U.S. Xpress truck driver and an inspiration to others.

March 14, 2023

Joachim Wangui standing next to a lime green Peterbilt

Recruiting & retention

Best Fleets To Drive For leaders discuss investments in people, technology

The panel, held at the 2023 Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Orlando, discussed how fleets are managing the evolution of work and maintaining a competitive edge by investing in training and development programs and technology.

March 13, 2023

Yellow recognizes drivers for surpassing 1 million safe miles

Four Yellow drivers surpassed 4 million safe miles in 2022, while 32 drivers surpassed 3 million safe miles. Also: Ryder sold its Miami HQ, will relocate; Love's founder Tom Love passed away Tuesday; TEL expanding trailer leasing into Midwest, Southwest.

March 8, 2023

Yellow truck on highway

Recruiting & retention

C.A.T. Inc. and Chief Carriers Inc. take top honors in Best Fleets program

C.A.T. Inc. and Chief Carriers Inc. stand out as Best Fleets to Drive For, while Garner Trucking Inc. and TransPro Freight Systems Limited were added to this year's Hall of Fame.

March 7, 2023

Best Fleets to Drive For

Safety & Compliance

FMCSA tightens reporting of drivers' drug and alcohol violation history

FMCSA's Hutcheson said the new reporting structure will notify employers when there has been a change from a previous employer to a driver's drug and alcohol violation history.

March 7, 2023

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson speaking from a TCA podium.

Repair labor rates climbing, driving technician pay raises

More than three-quarters of service providers responding to a Fullbay survey said they raised labor rates in 2022, with the Southwest U.S. region leading the charge.

February 26, 2023

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Unique requirements for hiring truck drivers

Failing to meet FMCSA driver hiring rules can lead to $10,000+ fines, costly litigation, and higher insurance.

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Cost per mile dips slightly thanks to fuel prices, truck and trailer payments soar

Werner Truck

Texas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against Werner

Mack Trucks reintroduced its Anthem model Tuesday as 'the new standard of regional haul.'

'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck

At Yale University in the mid-1960s, Fred Smith conceived the idea for an integrated air-to-ground system that would ensure overnight delivery, a concept that would eventually become Federal Express.

FedEx founder Fred Smith passes away

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

In House or Outsourced Maintenance

The decision between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations.