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DOT establishes driver training standards for entry-level truckers, adds registry of approved trainers

Effective in 2020, CDL applicant truckers must be trained and taught by approved FMCSA trainers before taking their CDL skills test.

December 7, 2016

The driver training rule requires all Class A CDL applicants to be trained by an FMCSA-approved trainer.

USA Truck increasing detention, short haul pay

The company will soon increase its detention and short haul rates for drivers, as well as enhance its performance bonus system.

December 7, 2016

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Daimler recalling more than 850 Freightliners due to Goodyear tire recall

Certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Freightliner 122SD and 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 models are affected.

December 6, 2016

Daimler is recalling more than 850 Freightliner trucks because of a recall on Goodyear tires.

CarriersEdge creates Driver Wellness courses

CarriersEdge announced a suite of Driver Wellness courses, offered in three modules: fatigue, diet / exercise, and injury / illness. Click to learn more.

December 6, 2016

Carriers Edge released new online driver health and wellness training modules

Database of truckers who fail drug/alcohol tests coming in 2020; carriers required to report results

Employers and medical review officers will be required to report information about positive drug test results, alcohol test results greater than 0.04 blood alcohol content, refusals to test and other non-test violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol regulations to the database.

December 2, 2016

The CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule requires carriers to submit positive tests and refusals to the database.

Averitt offering new drivers $5,000 tuition assistance bonus

The bonus, payable at $150 per month after the driver completes orientation, is part of Averitt’s overall benefits package.

November 25, 2016

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Fast action: new tech helps fleets automate risk analysis, driver training

As fleets continue to capture more data on driver safety and compliance, the demand for automated risk management systems is growing.

November 23, 2016

Vigillo has been providing CSA scorecards and data mining products in the transportation industry for more than nine years.

J.B. Hunt reaches $260k settlement with four Sikh truckers following alleged religious discrimination

Carrier giant J.B. Hunt has reached a $260,000 settlement with four Sikh truckers who claim the carrier discriminated them based on their religious beliefs when they refused to comply with Hunt’s pre-employment hair-sample drug testing program.

November 17, 2016

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Fastport approved to facilitate apprenticeships for new drivers in trucking industry

Fastport’s approval for the apprenticeship will allow trucking schools and companies to found new Registered Apprenticeship programs through Fastport instead of going through the process themselves.

November 16, 2016

Fastport has been approved for a National Guideline Standards CDL Apprenticeship by the U.S. Department of Labor, which will allow the group to facilitate apprenticeships for military veterans in the trucking industry.

NTSB in ‘Most Wanted’ list calls for greater use of video recorders, collision avoidance systems

Seven of the 10 items on NTSB’s annual “Most Wanted” transportation safety improvements list are trucking-related. Collision avoidance systems, reducing driver fatigue, driver medical fitness, reducing alcohol and drug use and more are on the list.

November 15, 2016

Driver- and road-facing event recorders are one of the National Transportation Safety Board’s top 10 most wanted safety improvements for 2017.

Fleets honor trucking’s military vets with Veterans Day events

A number of fleets honored their military veteran drivers and employees with events and even pay increases for Veterans Day last week.

November 14, 2016

Transport America recognizes one of their drivers and military veteran, Robert Harp, on Veteran’s Day with a custom military truck wrap.

Beyond the speed limiter, part 4: changing behaviors

A number of systems give drivers automated feedback through mobile devices, which include easy-to-understand scores and competitions to earn rewards and recognition.

November 13, 2016

Vnomics calculates a daily score for drivers that shows how they performed compared to their potential.

Baylor Trucking announces pay increase for military veterans

Baylor Trucking will give its drivers who have served in the Armed Forces an additional $.01 per mile increase.

November 10, 2016

Baylor Trucking’s founder, Robert Baylor stands by a trailer that was used to deliver wreaths to military cemeteries.

Research leads Pitt Ohio to create emergency savings plan for drivers, employees

After discovering a link between drivers’ personal finances and safety, Pitt Ohio started a program to provide an emergency savings fund for employees.

November 10, 2016

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DOT: Marijuana still banned for truckers despite ballot victories

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spokesperson Duane DeBruyne said Wednesday any change in the drug testing laws for truckers would have to begin with the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy before the DOT could make any changes.

November 10, 2016

EBE Technologies has record 2016; revenue grows 24 percent

EBE added nearly 50 new transportation companies to its client base in the 2016 fiscal year.

November 10, 2016

Beyond speed limiters, part 3: managing drivers with an Internet of Things

A wearable Internet of Things system can interact with drivers if risky behaviors occur such as exceeding the posted speed limits or when they become distracted or fatigued.

November 9, 2016

Maven Machines uses a wearable device to send audible alerts to drivers and detect alertness

Beyond speed limiters, part 2: a connected throttle

Advanced speed management technologies are making the idea of “tamper proof” speed limiters seem outdated

November 8, 2016

5. FMCSA announces intent to produce speed limiter rule

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How fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminals

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.

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Knight-Swift backs rail mega merger

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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology

Headquartered in Ohio, Kandel Transport Inc. is a regional carrier specializing in temperature-controlled food transport.

Kandel Transport acquired by Nagle Companies

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.

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.