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Large fleet raises pay for independent contractors

Bay & Bay Transportation is giving contractors a 30 cpm boost in pay. Also: Echo Global Logistics acquired by private equity firm; California Freightliner and Western Star dealership upgrades facility; first Canadian fleet orders electric Kenworth T680E.

September 13, 2021

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Fleets reluctant to mandate vax, but it might not matter

Only 9% of fleet respondents to a recent CCJ survey said they had implemented a mandatory vaccine or testing program, and 60% said they had no plans to.

September 8, 2021

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Finalists named for Transition Trucking military vet rookie trucker award

The winner of the award will receive a Kenworth T680 with a 76-inch sleeper that features the complete Paccar Powertrain with Paccar MX-13 engine

September 6, 2021

The winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award will drive away in a new Kenworth T680.

Driver engagement, tech tools assist with recruiting, retention efforts

Three truck drivers participating in a recent Transflo webinar talked about how communication, honesty and transparency can help fleets recruit and retain good drivers. Transflo's Doug Schrier also talks about tech the company is offering to help drivers.

September 2, 2021

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Alternative power

Schneider places big electric Freightliner order | Hino debuts fuel cell Class 8

50 BEVs headed to Schneider's SoCal operations. Also: In October 2020, Hino unveiled its Project Z – a development path to zero emissions Class 4 through Class 8 trucks; Barr-Nunn Transportation is expanding its Assured Pay fleet offering.

September 1, 2021

Fuel cell Hino truck

CCJ Innovator: Prime leans on social media to grow reach of driver meeting

Rather than allow its drivers meeting to become a COVID casualty, Prime sought to figure out a new contactless path.

September 1, 2021

Prime driver meeting

Hurricane Ida prompts HOS relief for emergency haulers in six states

FMCSA is allowing extra drive time for relief haulers. Also: Uber Freight's Powerloop carrier base is growing; CVSA training classes return to in-person with roadside inspection driver requirements course.

August 30, 2021

Economic trends

Events cancelling amid COVID resurgence bring market uncertainty

Dr. William Schaffner from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases shared COVID insights with market experts from ACT Research and FTR.

August 27, 2021

The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, shown here in 2019, will resume this Monday in Long Beach, Calif. following last year's cancellation during the first wave of COVID. Attendees will be required to wear masks per California law. Buffets have been nixed and registration desks have been spread out to help encourage social distancing.

Game On: Incentivize Your Employees by Using This Gamification App

The makers of the app are expanding beyond the ready-mix world, making the app applicable to drivers in other markets as well as to non-driver employees.

August 25, 2021

A man wearing a safety vest and hard hat looking at his cell phone

Watch, coach & delete: Using data to fight off accident verdicts

Carriers should implement data management policies that provide "systematic and orderly ways of getting rid of data that's no longer legally required or necessary for the active management of the driver."

August 25, 2021

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Pottle's Transportation driver earns top honors in virtual truck driving championships

Ron Round was crowned the winner of the Bendix-sponsored American Trucking Associations 2021 National Battle of the States: Virtual Truck Driving Championships. Also: FTR hosting 14 webinars in September in lieu of in-person Transportation Conference.

August 25, 2021

Ron Round (left) was named the Grand Champion of the ATA National Truck Driving Championships.

Mergers & Acquisitions

PS Logistics continues expansion with brokerage acquisition

PS Logistics' 3PL division TA Services has acquired a Canadian perishable goods broker. Also: Electric truck manufacturer Xos going public after merger; Cowan launches incentive program for new regional drivers.

August 20, 2021

ATRI conducting study on what motivates drivers' employment decisions

The research will provide insight into understanding how drivers could be impacted by legislative and regulatory actions that may impact the way in which drivers are classified. Also: Tech-driven fleet Variant surpasses 1,200 seated tractors; more.

August 19, 2021

Werner wants pre-CDL drivers to be able to drive team

The carrier petitioned FMCSA to allow its trainees who passed their CDL skills test but not yet returned home to obtain their CDL to drive with a CDL holder in the truck but not necessarily the front seat. Also: New federal drug testing form; more.

August 18, 2021

Disc brakes as a driver retention tool

Can having better brakes retain and recruit more drivers? Experts say the confidence and comfort that air disc brakes inspire can win over more drivers.

August 11, 2021

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Health & wellness

Majority of drivers say they would resist vaccine, COVID testing requirements from fleets

Businesses can require COVID vaccinations and masks, but should they?

August 2, 2021

truck driver with a mask

Setting achievable goals key to improving drivers' miles per gallon

Driver training platforms that focus on fuel efficiency often pit apples against oranges.

July 29, 2021

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To wear a mask, or not to wear a mask?

As COVID Delta cases rise, some experts are pushing for mask wearing regardless of vaccination status while others say masks should only apply to the unvaccinated.

July 23, 2021

truck driver wearing mask

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Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility

Excess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.

Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know

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Trucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook

The Tesla electric Semi logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile over a three-week test with ABF Freight.

ABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilot

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