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Former Swift CEO: The driver shortage is back — but this time it’s different

With OTR driver counts hitting their lowest since Sep. 2012, former Swift CEO offers his advice to carriers on how to handle driver shortages here on CCJ.

November 23, 2020

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the OTR truckload driver count is at an eight-year low.

Tech developers help fleets manage full driver lifecycle

New developments give motor carriers a way to automate their driver hiring, training and retention programs. Read CCJ for the details

November 18, 2020

EBE Technologies has an ARMS module that fleets use to schedule and automate follow-up tasks and communications with drivers.

COVID vaccines, even at -70 Celcius, will need to be trucked around the country — Here’s what that entails

From truckload to final mile, carriers and logistics personnel say they're ready to go when the vaccine is -- even for those at extremely cold temps.

November 18, 2020

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Nuclear verdicts force carriers to re-evaluate training records

Fleets can gain some protection from nuclear verdicts by utilizing technology to authenticate and document truck driver training. Details on CCJ.

October 19, 2020

Online training platforms help carriers document training for legal protection. Image courtesy of CarriersEdge.

New Drivewyze service helps fleets zero in on driver behaviors in high risk zones

Drivewyze has expanded its Safety Notification service with Safety+ to help fleets monitor driver responses to high-risk areas on the road. See CCJ for details

October 14, 2020

The Safety+ service from Drivewyze lets fleets create custom location-based safety alerts for drivers.

Confused about ‘mandatory’ hair testing regs for driver drug tests? Here’s what to know…

Clear up any confusion about hair sample drug testing and discover what your fleet needs to know regarding truck driver drug tests here on CCJ.

September 29, 2020

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Tech roundup: new developments aim to improve driver experience

Technology news from the past week shows a heightened focus by fleets and vendors to improve the work experience for drivers. See CCJ for more details.

September 25, 2020

When drivers visit the website of U.S. Xpress, a virtual assistant provides immediate answers to guide them through the recruiting process.

How to direct your drivers through areas hot with protests

When truck drivers are unable to find alternate routes around areas of civil unrest, here are some tips that fleets can offer their drivers to keep them safe.

September 23, 2020

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Driver-facing cameras headed down a path of least resistance

New advancements in camera vision technology could dampen the resistance of drivers to inward-facing cameras. Read CCJ to see what's coming next.

September 22, 2020

Driver monitoring systems will become standard in vehicles to improve road safety and the driving experience, predicts Tal Krzypow, vice president of product, Eyesight Technologies

CCJ Daily Dispatch, Sept. 18: Baylor Trucking ups team driver pay to 75 cents per mile

Baylor Trucking announced a 75 cents-per-mile pay rate for Team drivers as the company celebrates its 75th anniversary.

September 18, 2020

Baylor Trucking has benefitted from a surge in freight demand for retail and medical supplies. It recently increased team driver pay to $0.75 per mile.

Fleets, other trucking groups recognizing truck drivers during Appreciation Week

Discover how fleets and trucking groups are showing their appreciation for truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week here on CCJ.

September 15, 2020

New tech helps fleets document, consolidate driver safety data

New products and integrations help motor carriers better document training and consolidate truck driver safety information. Learn more here on CCJ.

September 8, 2020

Luma’s new LumaLens feature captures time-stamped pictures of drivers completing online training to provide a more foolproof method of authentication.

Werner sees cost savings, safety gains from an Azure cloud

Werner Enterprises developed its Edge platform with Microsoft to manage critical event data through a single source. See CCJ for details on Werner Edge.

September 8, 2020

Werner is planning to add new driver trip planning features to the EDGE Connect platform it is rolling out.

Stay Metrics adds new driver survey insights, workflows to Client Portal

A new Client Portal from Stay Metrics gives driver survey results in visualizations that identify opportunities for improvement. Read CCJ for the full details.

August 25, 2020

Regulatory limbo: As larger carriers tout benefits of hair sample drug testing, mandated reforms nowhere in sight

Fleets promote the benefits of hair sample drug testing over urine sample tests for truck drivers, but required hair testing reforms are far from being enacted.

August 17, 2020

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Weigh station bypass services now include road safety, parking alerts

Weigh station bypass programs give drivers safety alerts traffic and road conditions. Read CCJ to find out how to get the most value from this technology.

August 14, 2020

PrePass Motion is now available as an option to fleets that use the Geotab telematics platform.

Randall-Reilly launches applicant tracking system to simplify driver recruiting process

Randall-Reilly, parent company of CCJ, has launched Stratas, an applicant tracking system designed for driver recruiting. Pulling together Randall-Reilly’s industry experience and relationships, Stratas is an intuitive, user-friendly platform, designed with recruiters in mind.

August 6, 2020

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What causes — and prevents — truck crashes? Fleets answer FMCSA’s question: ‘What’s working?’

From a one-truck independent owner-operator to the country’s largest fleets, panelists in FMCSA’s Truck Safety Summit on Wednesday relayed their best practices for warding off crashes.

August 6, 2020

The state of California, joined by an aggressive Teamsters Union, then appealed that injunction to the 9th Circuit, where a panel of judges will decide whether to keep it in place while CTA’s lawsuit is fully tried.

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Efficient document management and digitization are becoming vital to the survival strategy of motor carriers.

Digitizing paper for trucking success

Efficient document management is quickly becoming a vital survival strategy.

The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases

Airflow is continuously handed down the tractor and trailer until it reaches the end, making a systematic approach to aerodynamics important.

Pete's refreshed 579 all-in on aero, tech

Tight capacity has caused spot rates to spike from already elevated levels, and contract rates are rising, leaving fleets with plenty of cash to spend on new trucks.

Fleets standing in line for new trucks as freight rates climb

Goodyear Introduces Tire Management, Improving Efficiency for Fleets

Goodyear Introduces Tire Management, Improving Efficiency for Fleets

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.

Take Control of Toll: How Violations Work and How to Minimize Fleet Impact

With the rapid adoption of cashless tolling across the country and the associated benefit in transponder deployment for operations and the company’s bottom line, it is now more important than ever for fleets to develop an informed toll management strategy