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SambaSafety acquires Vigillo; companies plan to offer ‘single dashboard’ for driver risk management

SambaSafety plans to create a risk identification and mitigation dashboard that combines both MVR and CSA data for fleets.

February 23, 2017

Vigillo has been providing CSA scorecards and data mining products in the transportation industry for nearly a decade.

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.

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Lytx signs 900+ fleets to video-based DriveCam safety program in 2016

DriveCam is a video telematics safety program that now protects more than 650,000 drivers. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.

February 21, 2017

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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

CarriersEdge training platform

Air Force creating program to help military truckers get CDLs

The Air Force is creating a program that would essentially allow Air Force truckers to swap their military licenses for a CDL when they leave the service.

February 20, 2017

The Air Force is working to ease the transition for Airmen into civilian life by creating a program that makes a military license equivalent to a CDL.

Senator presses for easier transition into truck driving jobs for military vets

One of the most visiblel members of the U.S. Senate wants to make it easier for military vets leaving service to get civilian jobs, including truck driver jobs

February 15, 2017

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GPS Insight now offering ELD system

The ELD system bundles an Android tablet hardwired to a GPS tracking device. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.

February 14, 2017

GPS Insight - Electronic Logging Device

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

With CDL skills tests a target for national attention, Jersey the latest state to OK 3rd party tests

A push by the state of New Jersey to allow CDL applicants to take their skills test through third-party providers aims to reduce the delay truckers encounter.

February 9, 2017

In some states, CDL applicants must wait two or three months to take a skills test after leaving training, says CVTA President Don Lefeve. (Photo by Jim Allen/365 Trucking)

U.S. Xpress joins program to help military veterans transition into trucking

Military veterans will be able to draw GI Bill benefits while training to become truckers. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.

February 9, 2017

U.S. Xpress has been approved by the Veterans Administration to participate in a program that allows military veterans to draw GI Bill benefits while training to be a trucker or diesel technician with the company.

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

SmartDrive Systems reports 94 percent organic growth in 2016

SmartDrive attributes its growth to fleets wanting a full risk management system, not just an add-on camera system, to manage driver risk.

February 7, 2017

SmartDrive systems are configured before being shipped out to customers from its corporate office in San Diego.

Landstar names Peterbilt 579 giveaway winner

Owner-operator Ralph Hall won the Landstar Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway for a new Peterbilt 579. Read more about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.

February 7, 2017

Landstar owner-operator Ralph Hall won this Peterbilt 579 in the Landstar Deliver to Win Truck Giveaway contest.

TCA names 7 drivers ‘Highway Angels’ in recent weeks for efforts in aiding other motorists, truckers

The Truckload Carriers Association has named several drivers Highway Angels in recent weeks for helping other motorists while on the road. Learn more on CCJ.

January 30, 2017

DOT to add common opioids to driver drug testing panel

The Department of Transportation has proposed adding four commonly abused opioids to the list of drugs that drivers must be screened for in urine analysis tests

January 27, 2017

Drug use trends in recent years prompted the Department of Health and Human Services to change its drug testing protocol to check for drugs used in pain pills: Hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxymorphone and hydromorphone.

Prime honored by American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association recognized Prime for its commitment to employee health. Read about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.

January 27, 2017

Prime, Inc. has been designated a Health Champion by the American Diabetes Association. (Photo by 365 Trucking)

EROAD adds speed alerts to fleet management system

With Max Speed Alert, users can set the speed that triggers an alert for different assets. Learn more about it on Commercial Carrier Journal.

January 27, 2017

EROAD screen view

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Tesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026

All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.

White Volvo semi-truck with trailer parked on urban street near modern glass building

USA Truck going back up for sale

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Midwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA Cooper

Manufacturing workers assembling industrial machinery in a factory production line

Most heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxed

Transportation worker in safety vest checking truck documentation at vehicle inspection point

DOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure

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