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If your trucking company is relying on an “open-door policy” or even online surveys to get feedback from your truck drivers, you’re probably not doing enough.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10240801/closing-the-loop-on-driver-communication

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Connor Hudziak was thrilled when he won a free trip to Western Star’s Bend, Oregon, proving grounds and customer center. But the best was yet to come.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10241223/how-an-unexpected-gift-turned-a-gamer-into-a-real-life-trucker

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On this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, hear how Tammie Dean, a former truck driver, started a program to support other women drivers as a recruiter at Lily...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10241198/watch-tammie-deans-mission-to-empower-women-drivers-at-lily-transportation

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Fastport and the American Trucking Associations are working together to help veterans find careers as truck drivers and diesel technicians.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10240643/fastport-ata-join-forces-to-help-veterans-launch-trucking-careers

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Finding qualified commercial truck drivers may not be a primary concern for trucking fleet executives today, but that will change. Two companies are...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10240315/driver-shortage-ahead-why-liquid-trucking-bet-on-a-bulldog-to-win-recruiting-bat

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In response to an executive order, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is changing its out of service criteria, calling for commercial drivers without...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10240271/cvsa-adds-english-proficiency-to-out-of-service-criteria

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A bill in the U.S. Senate would make it easier for veterans to use their VA education benefits for trucking apprenticeship programs.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10240269/easier-trucking-apprenticeships-for-veterans-in-senate-bill

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What the federal government considers an independent contractor vs. an employee is once again changing based on the change in administration.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10240203/labor-department-wont-enforce-biden-era-independent-contractor-rule

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In the employment of heavy truck drivers — those operating Class 7-8 vehicles — private fleets historically have trailed for-hire operations by a wide...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10240082/private-fleets-continue-to-outpace-trucking-in-driver-employment

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Download this free Foley guide for simple steps to hire and onboard the best commercial drivers for your business — all while meeting Regulation Part 391...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/drivers/10239645/executive-overview-of-driver-qualification-files

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