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Categories: Drivers
5 Ways Fleets Can Compete for Truck Drivers in a Tough Labor Market

How trucking fleets can attract drivers.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10188124/5-ways-fleets-can-compete-for-truck-drivers-in-a-tough-labor-market
Categories: Drivers
Bipartisan Truck-Parking Bill Introduced in Senate

A Senate proposal would authorize $755 million in grant funding to expand commercial truck parking capacity.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10188022/bipartisan-truck-parking-bill-introduced-in-senate
Categories: Delivery, Drivers, Operations, Small Fleet
FedEx Ground Contractor Association Disbands

The Trade Association for Logistics Professionals (TALP), formed in August, was designed to advocate for fleets contracted with FedEx Ground.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10187442/fedex-ground-contractor-association-disbands
Categories: Delivery, Drivers, Operations, Small Fleet
FedEx Ground Contractor Association Disbands

The Trade Association for Logistics Professionals (TALP), formed in August, was designed to advocate for fleets contracted with FedEx Ground.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10187442/fedex-ground-contractor-association-disbands
Categories: Delivery, Drivers, Operations, Small Fleet
FedEx Ground Contractor Association Disbands

The Trade Association for Logistics Professionals (TALP), formed in August, was designed to advocate for fleets contracted with FedEx Ground.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10187442/fedex-ground-contractor-association-disbands
Categories: Drivers, Safety, Safety & Compliance
Changes to Pre-employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations Now in Effect

The rules have changed regarding how fleets check potential drivers' drug and alcohol testing history.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10184682/driver-investigations-changing-in-2023
Categories: Drivers, Safety, Safety & Compliance
Changes to Pre-employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Program Violations Now in Effect

The rules have changed regarding how fleets check potential drivers' drug and alcohol testing history.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10184682/driver-investigations-changing-in-2023
Categories: Drivers
Want More Women Drivers? Address Sexual Harassment and Assault, says Advisory Panel

The inaugural meeting of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new Women of Trucking Advisory Board takes on an industry culture they say has...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10186669/want-more-women-drivers-address-sexual-harassment-and-assault-says-advisory-pane
Categories: Drivers, Safety & Compliance
Pennsylvania Passes Vehicle Snow Removal Law

Pennsylvania has passed a law requiring drivers to remove accumulated snow and ice from their vehicles, a law that will impact truckers.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10186257/pennsylvania-passes-vehicle-snow-removal-law
Categories: Drivers
AB5: 6 Possible Strategies for Trucking Fleets and Owner-Operators

Read about the pros and cons of potential solutions motor carriers can take to keep using independent contractor drivers under California's AB5 law,...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10186197/6-possible-strategies-for-trucking-fleets-to-respond-to-californias-ab5-restrict
Categories: Drivers, Fuel
TravelCenters Expands Network, Makes Upgrades

TravelCenters of America has opened four new travel centers and completed updates at over 50 travel centers.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10185061/travelcenters-expands-network-makes-upgrades
Categories: Drivers, Fuel
TravelCenters Expands Network, Makes Upgrades

TravelCenters of America has opened four new travel centers and completed updates at over 50 travel centers.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10185061/travelcenters-expands-network-makes-upgrades
Categories: Drivers
ATA: Driver Shortage Remains Near Record High

The truck driver shortage has eased slightly, but remains near its all-time high, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10184784/ata-driver-shortage-remains-near-record-high
Categories: Drivers, Fleet Management, Safety & Compliance
Top 5 Truck Driver Behaviors Linked to Future Crashes

The American Transportation Research Institute identified five violations and convictions that increased a truck driver’s future crash likelihood by over 100%.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10184153/top-5-truck-driver-behaviors-linked-to-future-crashes
Categories: Drivers, Fleet Management
NPTC Report: Driver Turnover Spikes at Private Fleets

Driver turnover and driver compensation at private fleets jumped to a record high, according to the National Private Truck Council’s benchmarking report.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10183906/nptc-report-driver-turnover-spikes-at-private-fleets
Categories: Drivers
Labor Department Proposes New Independent Contractor Definition

The Department of Labor's proposal to change the definition of independent contractor has a provision that will make it harder for trucking companies to...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10183069/labor-department-proposes-new-independent-contractor-definition
Categories: Drivers
Goodyear Calls for Heroic Drivers

Now through December, Goodyear is asking the trucking community to nominate heroic drivers to be considered for the 38th annual Highway Hero Award program.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10181262/goodyear-calls-for-heroic-drivers
Categories: Drivers, Operations
Truckstop Sets Guinness World Records Title

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Truckstop set a new Guinness Word Records title — with toys!

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10180969/truckstop-sets-guinness-word-records-title
Categories: Drivers, Operations
Truckstop Sets Guinness World Records Title

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Truckstop set a new Guinness Word Records title — with toys!

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10180969/truckstop-sets-guinness-word-records-title
Categories: Drivers
Survey Finds Truck Drivers Feel Less Appreciated

While Truckstop found that more than half of U.S. truck drivers feel their job is appreciated, the sentiment is down from last year’s high of 96% during the...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10180924/survey-finds-truck-drivers-feel-less-appreciated
Categories: Drivers, Safety & Compliance
Personal Conveyance: Is It Worth It?

FMCSA’s guidance leaves the concept of personal conveyance open to interpretation, and that frequently leads motor carriers to trouble. Is PC worth it?

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10180899/personal-conveyance-is-it-worth-it
Categories: Drivers, Operations
NRMCA Mixer Driver Analysis Follows 'Great Resignation' Trend

The latest figures continue a trend that began when survey respondents cited low pay and inconsistent daily schedules as the top two reasons they quit their...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10180417/nrmca-mixer-driver-analysis-follows-great-resignation-trend
Categories: Drivers, Operations
NRMCA Mixer Driver Analysis Follows 'Great Resignation' Trend

The latest figures continue a trend that began when survey respondents cited low pay and inconsistent daily schedules as the top two reasons they quit their...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10180417/nrmca-mixer-driver-analysis-follows-great-resignation-trend
Categories: Drivers, Operations
Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step to Bring More Women into Trucking

The plan by Biden-Harris Administration to strengthen the trucking industry includes the U.S. DOT's appointment of members to the Women of Trucking Advisory...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10179893/biden-harris-administration-takes-step-to-bring-more-women-into-trucking
Categories: Drivers, Operations
Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step to Bring More Women into Trucking

The plan by Biden-Harris Administration to strengthen the trucking industry includes the U.S. DOT's appointment of members to the Women of Trucking Advisory...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10179893/biden-harris-administration-takes-step-to-bring-more-women-into-trucking
Categories: Drivers
AB5 Injunction Lifted, but CTA Plans to Renew Challenge

A preliminary injunction that had barred California from enforcing its AB5 law has officially been lifted — but trucking is not giving up on challenging...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10180047/ab5-injunction-lifted-but-cta-plans-to-renew-challenge
Categories: Drivers
Teamsters, Universal Settle Labor Dispute

A southern California drayage company will have to make all its independent contractor drivers into union employees under a settlement of a longstanding...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10179614/teamsters-universal-settle-labor-dispute
Categories: Drivers
HDT Fact Book 2022: Driver Turnover Slows

Heavy Duty Trucking’s annual Fact Book provides a snapshot of the current state of the industry, where it’s been, and where it’s going. Here's what you...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10179472/hdt-fact-book-2022-driver-turnover-slows-except-for-private-fleets
Categories: Drivers
Books Open for Federal Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program

The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program is a big step in the right direction for growing trucking’s ranks by opening them to qualified drivers in their...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10178859/books-open-for-federal-driver-apprenticeship-pilot-program
Categories: Drivers, Fleet Management
ATA: Truck Driver Demand Drives Wages Up in 2021

Truck driver wages rose significantly in 2021 as demand for drivers amid the ongoing driver shortage increased competition for talent, according to the 2022...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10178779/ata-driver-demand-drives-trucking-wages-up-in-2021
Categories: Drivers
Port of Oakland Sues AB5 Protesters

After an independent trucker protest brought the Port of Oakland to a crawl the week of July 18, the port responded with a lawsuit against protesters...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10178505/port-of-oakland-sues-ab5-protesters
Categories: Drivers
Study Aims to Improve Truck Driver Parking

A pilot study will outfit select truck parking spaces along I-80 and I-94 with technology that will help drivers identify open parking spaces.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10178134/study-aims-to-improve-truck-driver-parking
Categories: Drivers
Trucking Looks for New Owner-Operator Strategies as Independent Contractor Model is Threatened

Motor carriers that use owner-operators in California are working to re-evaluate their operations in order to meet AB5's strict restrictions on the use of...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10178042/trucking-looks-for-new-owner-operator-strategies-as-independent-contractor-model
Categories: Drivers, Fleet Management
Applications Open for Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program

The three-year program will help trucking companies hire and train new drivers through an apprenticeship pilot. 

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10177777/applications-open-for-safe-driver-apprenticeship-pilot-program
Categories: Drivers
Port of Oakland Reopens After Trucker Protests, but Questions Remain About AB5

The Port of Oakland is back in business this week, after five days of protests against California’s AB5 law hampered and even forced the closure of port...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10177672/port-of-oakland-reopens-following-ab5-trucker-protests
Categories: Drivers
Truckers Protesting AB5 Close Down Port of Oakland

Trucker protests at the Port of Oakland went into a fourth day Thursday, with some saying they wouldn’t stop until the state government does something about...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10177417/truckers-protesting-ab5-close-down-port-of-oakland
Categories: Drivers
AB5 Protests Hit Port of Oakland

Close to 1,000 protesters slowed the operations at the Port of Oakland to a crawl on July 19 as they tried to draw attention to how the controversial AB5...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10177193/ab5-protests-hit-port-of-oakland
Categories: Drivers
California Truck Owner-Operators Slow Traffic, Protest AB5

Truckers serving the California port gateways of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland on July 13 began port-wide protests against Assembly Bill 5 (AB5),...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10176782/california-truck-owner-operators-slow-traffic-protest-ab5
Categories: Drivers, Fleet Management
6 Practices to Recruit Younger Truck Drivers

Here are six recruitment practices that are effective at reaching younger truck drivers, according to results of ATRI’s study “Integrating Younger Adults...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10176628/6-practices-to-recruit-younger-truck-drivers
Categories: Drivers
California Trucking Braces for AB5: Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal

California’s AB5 law severely restricting the use of independent contractors will soon be enforced against the trucking industry after the U.S. Supreme...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10175946/california-trucking-braces-for-ab5-supreme-court-wont-hear-appeal
Categories: Drivers, Fuel Smarts
Truck Electrification and Driver Satisfaction: View from the Truck Stop [Video]

Just what would it take for a truck stop to offer charging for long-haul electric trucks? We talk to Delia Meier of the Iowa 80 Group and CAT Scale to get...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10175585/truck-electrification-and-driver-satisfaction-view-from-the-truck-stop-video
Categories: Drivers
Survey: Owner-Operators Consider Taking Pets to Work a Key Benefit

Data shows that more than half of the owner-operators surveyed would reconsider their profession if they could not take their pet with them on the road.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10175560/survey-owner-operators-consider-taking-pets-to-work-a-key-benefit
Categories: Drivers, Fleet Management
Can Strong Job Growth in Trucking Continue?

FTR's Avery Vise explores how trucking employment, truck order backlogs, fuel prices, motor carrier failures, and the attack on the independent contractor...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10174834/can-strong-job-growth-in-trucking-continue
Categories: Drivers
Successful Strategies For Post-Pandemic Driver Recruiting [Video]

Are your recruiting and retention teams keeping up with the changing truck driver job market? Learn more in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking's Leadership...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10174473/successful-strategies-for-post-pandemic-driver-recruiting-video
Categories: Drivers, Fuel Smarts
12 Tips For Truck Drivers to Improve MPG

Are your truck drivers following these 12 tips to improve their miles per gallon?

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10174247/12-tips-for-truck-drivers-to-improve-mpg
Categories: Drivers, Safety, Safety & Compliance
Weathering Storms, Traffic & More: Keeping Drivers Safe

Here’s what even the most experienced drivers need to remind themselves (and their fleet managers) of to remain as accident-free as possible.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10171888/weathering-storms-traffic-more-keeping-drivers-safe
Categories: Drivers, Safety, Safety & Compliance
Weathering Storms, Traffic & More: Keeping Drivers Safe

Here’s what even the most experienced drivers need to remind themselves (and their fleet managers) of to remain as accident-free as possible.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10171888/weathering-storms-traffic-more-keeping-drivers-safe
Categories: Drivers, Safety, Safety & Compliance
Weathering Storms, Traffic & More: Keeping Drivers Safe

Here’s what even the most experienced drivers need to remind themselves (and their fleet managers) of to remain as accident-free as possible.

https://www.government-fleet.com/10171888/weathering-storms-traffic-more-keeping-drivers-safe
Categories: Drivers, Safety, Safety & Compliance
Weathering Storms, Traffic & More: Keeping Drivers Safe

Here’s what even the most experienced drivers need to remind themselves (and their fleet managers) of to remain as accident-free as possible.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/10171888/weathering-storms-traffic-more-keeping-drivers-safe
Categories: Drivers, Safety & Compliance
Senators to Hutcheson: What's FMCSA Doing About Driver Shortage?

The new younger-driver pilot program and other steps to address the truck driver shortage were a key topic during Robin Hutcheson’s confirmation hearing on...

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10174155/senators-to-hutcheson-what-are-you-doing-about-driver-shortage


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