Artificial intelligence can help trucking companies communicate better with drivers -- and if used correctly, actually improve the type of human connections...

Pinpointing what you want help accomplishing, networking inside and outside your industry, and seeking someone you admire who will push you are key to...

When it comes to hydration, truck drivers seem to have a conflict of interest. Most drivers believe they cannot drink much water because it will lead to...

To drivers with less than five years of experience, it probably feels heretical to operate a diesel engine at 2,100 rpm. But if you want great performance...

What can trucking companies do to attract and support more women? The National Transportation Institute’s Leah Shaver has some ideas following a recent...

In part two of this series, Mark Murrell, CarriersEdge president, looks at why taking care of driver-side issues makes them happier and helps your business...

Where is our next generation of truck drivers, technicians, and other trucking people going to come from? Lindsey Trent with Next Gen Trucking has been...

Fleets should be proactive in teaching drivers ways to develop and maintain a healthy immune system. Here are some tips for avoiding a reactive approach to...

Testing autonomous trucks is more complex than it seems. The men and women sitting in the left seat of the nation's burgeoning fleet of robotic trucks are...

There's much more to preventing tired or drowsy driving than just complying with federal hours of service rules. A sleep expert and author offers a few tips...

Delivering up to 330 packages a day while meeting performance metrics around truck load time, deliveries per hour, and driving behaviors can be rewarding —...

The number one thing that keeps drivers wanting to work at Grand Island Express is a culture that encourages driver feedback, and fleet leaders that act on it.

Success at last-mile delivery rides on fielding safety-focused and customer-oriented drivers.

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

It appears the supply chain crisis and the driver shortage have led to worse job conditions rather than better, if coercion complaints are any measure, says...

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

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

How trucking companies are approaching the recruiting, retaining and training of truck drivers in the midst of an ever-changing industry.

Every year we read about drivers who perish in their trucks during extended road closures where the driver goes off the road or runs into impassable...

Use of THC is forbidden for a regulated driver, no matter the source. As a result, medical and recreational marijuana and some CBD oils, even if legal under...

A truck driver can drive down a mountain 100 times too slowly, but only once too fast. An inexperienced driver on a steep grade could spell disaster unless...

It has been a dozen years since the Best Fleets to Drive For program was launched at the depth of the economic crisis. Here's a look at how far the program...

How trucking is looking beyond traditional demographics and filling empty seats with minorities and women.

What happens to a commercial driver who tests positive for marijuana? A DOT-mandated return-to-duty process is the only hope they have of keeping their...

The holiday season usually means added stress for most of us. But for truck drivers, the holidays can take stress to an entirely different level.

Want drivers who not only stay with your company long-term, but also go the extra mile to make sure it succeeds? The key may be “employee engagement.”

National Tire Safety Week is more for consumers and passenger car drivers, but given tires' third-place ranking in trucking fleets' operating costs, we...

Your tires will tell you if your vehicle is running straight and true. Don't wait 'till it's too late. Part 3 in a special National Tire Safety Week series.

Balanced tires and wheels have been shown to save fuel, but balancing can also save tires -- and money. Part four in Jim Park's five-part series for...

A longtime state patrol officer offers his real-world observations on the most common reasons truck drivers get pulled over.

Can fleets control how forces on the outside treat their drivers? Garner Trucking, a five-time honoree on the Best Fleets to Drive For list, is doing its...

Back pain is prevalent in truck drivers, given their job duties and lifestyle. Read five things fleets can do to help their drivers with prevention or...

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

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

Drivers need to know more about their tires and be proactive when it comes to inspecting and maintaining them. But convincing drivers is never easy.

In Georgia, weigh stations serve as a base of operation not just for truck weight inspectors but also for patrol officers who conduct roadside safety...

When Tammie Dean started working in recruiting at Lily Transportation after six years as a truck driver, she started a program to help encourage and support...

Stress is a part of everyday reality. In fact, a certain amount is actually beneficial. But too much stress, or not learning to manage our stress, can...

Trucking fleets are turning to custom mobile apps to simplify truck drivers' lives and tackle common industry pain points.

Truck drivers – particularly independent drivers, face significant health challenges on the road. But modern technology can help drivers be healthier, says...

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.

Honoring servicemen and women with attention-getting truck graphics helps this New York fleet find and keep top-quality drivers.

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.

Knight-Swift Transportation has developed a new, immersive, hands-on training program for drivers, designed to real-world workflows during the onboarding...

Call it what you will, the trucking industry is having trouble finding enough qualified drivers. But a crucial part of solving the shortage will require...

After the 2008 recession, Becker Trucking changed its focus and started hiring drivers more suited to the work it wanted to do - with satisfying results.

Alabama Motor Express is finding success in cutting its driver turnover using an online test that provides a behavioral assessment to identify the best...

When Stephanie Klang’s then-husband taught her to drive a truck in 1980, allowing her to escape the poverty she grew up in, she never expected that one day...

The Truck Parking Information Management Systems project is the first real attempt at a comprehensive system to help truck drivers find available nearby...

A California Supreme Court decision has made it much tougher for trucking companies to use owner-operators in the state, some groups say it will effectively...