Between drivers retiring without enough recruits to take their place, and demand rapidly growing, the need for qualified professionals is expected to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

While some drivers over-eat regularly, the majority do not – including most overweight and obese drivers. Yet many drivers continue to gain weight and...

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...

Between drivers retiring without enough recruits to take their place, and demand rapidly growing, the need for qualified professionals is expected to...

When Roger Mansfield turned 40 last year, he decided the time was right to pursue his dream of becoming an owner-operator.

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...

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

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...

DOT-Required urine testing has known shortcomings but in an industry faced with difficulty finding and keeping qualified drivers, some worry that stricter...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Find out the top four ways fleet managers can work with shippers to create a driver-friendly environment.

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...

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...

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

It’s a natural instinct for driver trainers to teach according to their preferred learning style, but not everyone learns in the same way.

It’s a natural instinct for driver trainers to teach according to their preferred learning style, but not everyone learns in the same way.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Typical corporate New Year's health challenges don't work. What does? Sergio Rojas has advice for trucking companies.

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....

Do you know these three signs of truck driver stress and burnout that can quickly lead to driver turnover at heavy-duty trucking companies?

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...

As more drivers look toward regional haul as a more predictable trucking job, some fleets are adapting their operations to meet those expectations.

As if productivity and driver retention weren’t enough to make detention an important problem, it’s also a safety issue.

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

The long and winding road to federally licensing drivers 18-21 years old to operate commercial vehicles in interstate operations has reached another...

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

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...