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Fleet executive panel: driver retention a game of expectations
Fleet reps share their insights into what they see in the driver market, which by all accounts has become more difficult than ever. Here are four ways they said your fleet can help better retain drivers.
October 8, 2015
Business
FMCSA making minor amendments to language in federal inspection regs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to amend regulations in two parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The proposed amendments are for various provisions in the “Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation,” and the “Inspection, Repair and Maintenance” parts of the FMCSRs. The amendments come after the agency received […]
October 8, 2015
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Danella Companies sees big safety improvements from video-based program
Overall, the construction fleet experienced a 79 percent improvement in its safety score with a reduction in litigation expenses, better driver retention and greater operational efficiency.
October 7, 2015
Business
ATA report: Driver shortage growing faster than expected, will hit 50k by year’s end
The trucking industry is expected to be short nearly 50,000 drivers by the end of the year, according to a report released Oct. 6 by the American Trucking Associations. That’s a roughly 30 percent jump from 2014’s shortage of 38,000.
October 6, 2015
Business
Large carriers get better rates, retain more drivers after 12-mo. mark
Large carriers have the highest rate per mile (RPM), despite also having the longest length of haul (LOH). They are also doing a better job of retaining drivers after the first year.
October 6, 2015
Business
NHTSA extends comment period for proposed rule on underride guards, reflective tape on straight trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced it will reopen the comment period for an advance notice of proposed rulemaking that will, when final, require single-unit trucks to be equipped with rear impact guards and reflective tape on the rear and sides of the trucks to improve their visibility.
October 5, 2015
Business
Industry at risk: a wake-up call for driver health and wellness
Buck Shepherd was delivering windmills in Oklahoma right before health problems forced him into early retirement.
October 1, 2015
Business
On-the-job trucker deaths rose last year to highest point since 2008
Work-related truck driver fatalities rose to their highest level since 2008 last year, according to a report issued by the Department of Labor this week. About 725 heavy vehicle or tractor-trailer drivers died on the job last year, according to the report.
September 23, 2015
Business
Volvo recalls more than 2,800 VNL, VNM model trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has issued a recall affecting 2,863 VNL and VNM models manufactured between 2012 and 2015.
September 21, 2015
Business
Ontario truckers strike continues as drivers protest over wages and wait time
The Container Trucking Association of Ontario says companies have not responded to its latest proposal as its members strike for an eighth day
September 16, 2015
Business
USA Truck gives military-themed trucks to veteran drivers
USA Truck presented personalized, military-themed tractors to four of its veteran drivers Friday, Sept. 11, during a celebration at the company’s headquarters in Van Buren, Ark.
September 15, 2015
Business
LA port truckers strike grows, drivers demanding employee classification status
Truckers picketing Pacific 9 Transportation have been joined by drivers from two other Southern California drayage companies as Pac 9 enters its 10th week of strike.
September 15, 2015
Business
#ThankaDriver: Carriers, industry celebrate nation’s 3.4M truck drivers this week with Driver Appreciation Week
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is happening this week, and carriers around the country will be hosting award ceremonies and cookouts along with handing out bonuses and gifts to drivers.
September 14, 2015
Business
Nearly 7,000 fifth wheels recalled by Fontaine after 2014 incident led to deadly crash
Fontaine Fifth Wheel has issued a recall on all Ultra LT model fifth wheels manufactured between 2009 and 2013. The recall was issued through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Aug. 12.
September 11, 2015
Business
House bill would increase Interstate weight limit to 91,000 pounds
Rep. Reid Ribble, at a press conference on Thursday, said increasing the allowable weight to 91,000 pounds with six axles would increase the industry’s productivity by increasing capacity. It would also reduce congestion and boost safety, he said.
September 10, 2015
Business
Stay Metrics begins ‘a la carte’ services for driver retention
Stay Metrics, providers of a driver-centric engagement platform and research used by motor carriers to retain more drivers, announced an ‘a la cart’ menu of services for the transportation industry.
September 9, 2015
Business
‘Micromanaged’ drivers hurting recruiting efforts? Prominent analyst says so
“We want he or she to be in the right hand lane doing 62 miles an hour in a speed-governed truck while we’re monitoring his or her fuel efficiency. We are making sure they take on fuel only at the prescribed fueling point and in the gallons that has been predetermined. We’re watching them on the satellite. We’ve got a camera inside the cab of the truck that will take a movie of you if there’s any kind of acceleration, deceleration, swerve to the left or swerve to the right.”
September 9, 2015
Business
‘Kermit’ stars in Volvo’s latest ‘Welcome To My Cab’ installment
Volvo Trucks recently debuted the third North American episode in its popular “Welcome to My Cab” video series featuring Kenn and Beth Zelten, a husband-and-wife owner-operator team, and “Kermit,” their custom-decorated green Volvo VNL 730. The Zeltens have been driving together for more than 25 years, having bought their first Volvo model in 1989. They […]
September 8, 2015
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