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Between drivers retiring without enough recruits to take their place, and demand rapidly growing, the need for qualified professionals is expected to...
https://www.worktruckonline.com/343356/igen-appealing-to-a-new-generation-of-drivers
You run a trucking business that uses owner-operators in California. What are your options now that the state has passed legislation that may make it...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/343049/trucking-looks-for-solutions-to-californias-stringent-new-independent-contractor
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...
https://www.worktruckonline.com/345858/testing-positive-for-marijuana-one-drivers-story
When Fresh Freight, a refrigerated fleet servicing the West Coast, decided to buy its own trucks, it went for a premium spec right out of the box. And the...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10136441/premium-equipment-brings-higher-caliber-drivers
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...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/335508/the-art-science-of-mountain-driving
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...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10129640/are-your-drivers-getting-enough-sleep
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...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/337860/how-drivers-can-stay-hydrated-and-why-they-need-to
While some drivers over-eat regularly, the majority do not – including most overweight and obese drivers. Yet many drivers continue to gain weight and...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/325524/commentary-whats-the-best-diet-for-truck-drivers
Since fleet drivers spend most of their workdays on the road, they may feel more detached from their companies. Managers can help drivers feel more...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/326468/how-to-keep-drivers-happy
Between drivers retiring without enough recruits to take their place, and demand rapidly growing, the need for qualified professionals is expected to...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/343356/igen-appealing-to-a-new-generation-of-drivers
When Roger Mansfield turned 40 last year, he decided the time was right to pursue his dream of becoming an owner-operator.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10120093/becoming-an-owner-operator-in-the-age-of-covid-19![Help Drivers Spring into Health, Deal with COVID-19 [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2020-04/people-shaking-hands-in-latex-gloves.jpg)
With winter behind us and spring in bloom, there’s a great opportunity to make stronger connections with our drivers, helping with retention, as well as...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/356686/help-drivers-spring-into-health-deal-with-covid-19
How trucking is looking beyond traditional demographics and filling empty seats with minorities and women.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/344627/how-trucking-is-widening-the-driver-pool![3 Ways Drivers Can Boost Their Immune Systems [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2020-07/assorted-fruits.jpg)
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...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10121488/3-ways-drivers-can-boost-their-immune-systems
DOT-Required urine testing has known shortcomings but in an industry faced with difficulty finding and keeping qualified drivers, some worry that stricter...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/341811/is-there-a-better-way-to-drug-test
Accident management is challenging, and with the growing adoption of smartphones and in-vehicle technology, one way to make a big difference is by changing...
https://www.worktruckonline.com/346013/put-down-the-phone-battling-distracted-driving
Driving a truck can be a lonely, stressful job. But no driver has to be completely isolated in the age of social media. Facebook, in particular, can be a...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/336027/how-to-use-facebook-to-retain-drivers
An intensive interview process is a key part of the process as the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge winnow down the best trucking fleets for...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/346567/inside-best-fleets-part-3
One owner-operator shares his advice on how and why he maximizes his fuel efficiency while on the road. Part of our "MPG Top Guns" series.
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/333817/fuel-efficient-drivers-slow-down-and-plan-ahead
Accident management is challenging, and with the growing adoption of smartphones and in-vehicle technology, one way to make a big difference is by changing...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/346013/put-down-the-phone-battling-distracted-driving
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...
https://www.worktruckonline.com/335508/the-art-science-of-mountain-driving
Find out the top four ways fleet managers can work with shippers to create a driver-friendly environment.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10154458/driver-retention-get-shippers-on-your-side
A recent study found a higher rate of drug use by prospective drivers than was previously believed to be the case. Part three of HDT's Trucking Under the...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/340132/digging-into-truck-driver-drug-use
Not everyone’s cut out for the world of hauling flatbed, oversized, and extreme over-dimensional freight. But at Lone Star Transportation, it’s a...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/328775/women-drivers-take-on-oversize-freight-at-lone-star
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
It’s a natural instinct for driver trainers to teach according to their preferred learning style, but not everyone learns in the same way.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10128047/making-the-most-of-learning-styles-when-training-drivers
It’s a natural instinct for driver trainers to teach according to their preferred learning style, but not everyone learns in the same way.
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10128047/making-the-most-of-learning-styles-when-training-drivers
Get answers to 10 top questions about the new rule imposing minimum training requirements for entry-level CDL drivers, set to take effect Feb. 7.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10160029/10-things-to-know-about-entry-level-driver-training-rules
Executives from Hub Group, M&W Logistics, and U.S. Xpress share how their fleets dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, from creating business continuity plans...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/358691/6-covid-19-takeaways-from-fleets
We talk a lot about recruiting and retaining drivers and about how we can bring more drivers into the industry. But are we doing enough to address the weak...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/327095/commentary-taking-a-closer-look-at-drivers-first-days-on-the-job
Trucking may be facing a level of “disruption” not seen since trucking deregulation in 1980, said four “trucking legends” who went through it – but basic...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/157772/trucking-legends-offer-insight-into-surviving-disruption
We spoke with Joe DeLorenzo, director of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance, to get an update on how the...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/335328/qa-talking-elds-with-fmcsas-top-compliance-expert
Lack of sleep impacts our mood, our ability to focus, and even our motor skills. Worse, it has been tied to multiple health issues. That's why getting...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/329304/commentary-how-truck-drivers-can-sleep-better
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...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/345858/testing-positive-for-marijuana-one-drivers-story
Typical corporate New Year's health challenges don't work. What does? Sergio Rojas has advice for trucking companies.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10133518/how-to-create-a-new-years-challenge-that-works
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down spending in many industries in 2020, the demand for trucking remained strong. So did the demand for drivers....
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10150145/2021-hdt-fact-book-driver-trends-remain-consistent
Do you know these three signs of truck driver stress and burnout that can quickly lead to driver turnover at heavy-duty trucking companies?
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10159907/how-to-identify-and-address-driver-burnout
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...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/326327/cbd-oils-may-result-in-dot-testing-violation
As more drivers look toward regional haul as a more predictable trucking job, some fleets are adapting their operations to meet those expectations.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10196482/a-happy-medium-how-drivers-influence-regional-freight-movement
As if productivity and driver retention weren’t enough to make detention an important problem, it’s also a safety issue.
https://www.truckinginfo.com/156880/commentary-the-first-step-in-fixing-detention-times
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...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/326327/cbd-oils-may-result-in-dot-testing-violation
Starting January 2020, fleets that employ commercially licensed drivers will be required to use the FMCSA's new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. What will be...
https://www.worktruckonline.com/340409/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-drug-and-alcohol-clearinghouse
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
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...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/335508/the-art-science-of-mountain-driving
Nobody likes to be talked at, least of all people who have places to go and freight to haul. Yes, we’re talking about driver orientation meetings — and how...
https://www.automotive-fleet.com/346349/how-to-make-driver-orientation-sing-for-you
Executives from Hub Group, M&W Logistics, and U.S. Xpress share how their fleets dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, from creating business continuity plans...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/358691/6-covid-19-takeaways-from-fleets![More Lessons Learned from COVID-19 [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2020-10/covid-sign.jpg)
The novel coronavirus and its spread throughout the globe have shined a bright light on the importance of a strong and healthy immune system, as well as on...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10128908/more-lessons-learned-from-covid-19-commentary
The long and winding road to federally licensing drivers 18-21 years old to operate commercial vehicles in interstate operations has reached another...
https://www.truckinginfo.com/10160656/will-red-tape-trip-up-under-21-driver-pilot-program
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