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Knight-Swift adds new sensors to detect unsafe speed, ‘sitting duck’ conditions

New SmartDrive sensors alert fleet managers and drivers to unsafe conditions for speed in bad weather and "sitting duck" events. Read CCJ for details.

July 21, 2020

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With driver drug testing facilities struggling to stay afloat, DOT considers enforcement leniency

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering some leniency to carriers regarding driver drug testing.

July 8, 2020

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Bulkmatic begins installing Lytx platform for driver self-coaching

Bulkmatic is now installing the Lytx DriveCam SF300 Event Recorders that give drivers real-time audible alerts for risky behaviors. See CCJ for the full story.

July 8, 2020

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Dash cameras evolve with AI for facial recognition, driver self-coaching

Ambulance fleet SeniorCare EMS has been testing new AI safety features from Samsara that detect driver distraction and tailgating. See CCJ for the details.

July 1, 2020

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Commentary: Safety not just a data point; it’s a feeling

How can dispatchers and fleet leaders address unique considerations with drivers related to COVID-19 hotspots and active protests? See CCJ to find out.

June 29, 2020

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Analysis: Pandemic increases distracted driving from truck drivers

Drivers and fleet administrators have changed their communication patterns, and may have a higher risk of accidents from distraction. See CCJ for the details.

June 26, 2020

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Fortune Transportation sees CSA, retention improve from online tools

See CCJ to find out how refrigerated carrier Fortune Transportation increased driver satisfaction and CSA performance with new technology to onboard drivers.

June 25, 2020

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ALTL drops CSA score 42% with new fleet safety technology

ALTL, a fleet with 109 trucks, installed camera vision technology after facing pressure from its captive insurance group. See the fleet's results in CCJ.

June 23, 2020

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Analysis: Fleet drivers increase severe speeding 20% during COVID-19

With fewer commercial vehicles on the road, speeding increased as harsh braking and acceleration incidents decreased across all states. See CCJ for details.

June 16, 2020

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Forward saves on driver training costs, improves compliance with virtual orientation

Forward's virtual orientation program achieved significant results with lower driver training costs and CSA scores. Read more here on CCJ to learn how.

June 15, 2020

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Study: Driver turnover spiked in Q1 before COVID-19, then hit all-time lows

A new report by Stay Metrics shows driver turnover rates spiked in January and February before trending down in March. Read CCJ to see the latest report data.

June 9, 2020

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CCJ Upshift: Fleets turn to virtual tools for driver training, on-road support

The coronavirus pandemic has forced trucking fleets to develop new strategies and utilize virtual tools for truck driver training and on-the-road support.

May 28, 2020

Hirschbach fully digitizes driver hiring, training

Hirschbach suspended classroom driver training amid the COVID-19 crisis, but read CCJ to see how it is offering a more personalized truck driver orientation.

May 26, 2020

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Wellness programs can be a lifeline for truck drivers, office staff during crisis

Hirschbach task forces and 24/7 hotline supports drivers, office staff and their families during the coronavirus crisis. See CCJ for the difference it makes.

May 15, 2020

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Backlog of CDL testing could create a chokepoint for driver hiring later this year

States are reopening their DMVs to issue commercial learners permits and CDL exams, but could the growing backlog cause a driver shortage? See CCJ to find out.

May 12, 2020

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Increased PPE use, sanitation likely to be part of trucking’s ‘new norm’

The increase of PPE and sanitation spurred by the coronavirus could become a new norm for trucking industry. Details on CCJ.

May 11, 2020

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ITI honors driver training specialist Laura McMillan at her passing

Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI) shared news that one of its employees, Laura McMillan, vice president of training development, passed away Friday, May 1.

May 11, 2020

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'Overlooked' cabin air filters detrimental to driver health

Cabin air filters often go unchecked until issues arise. Checking them during service intervals can help eliminate allergens and more for truckers.

May 1, 2020

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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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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.