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Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•October 4, 2019

Is There a Better Way to Drug Test?

DOT-Required urine testing has known shortcomings but in an industry faced with difficulty finding and keeping qualified drivers, some worry that stricter drug-testing protocols will only make the situation worse. Part 4 of HDT's Trucking Under the Influence Series.

Drivers•by Sergio Rojas•October 3, 2019

How Human Touch Could Improve Driver Health [Commentary]

Human touch is far more profound and connected to our mental and physical well-being than most of us think or realize.

Maintenance•by Jim Park•October 3, 2019

Waiting to Jump on the FA-4 Oil Wagon

FA-4 motor oils may be the best thing ever to happen to diesel engines, but not all fleets are yet reaping the benefits.

Equipment•by Jack Roberts•October 3, 2019

Q&A: Kenworth’s Baney on Innovating Amidst Rapid Change

Kevin Baney, Kenworth’s new general manager, is determined to stay focused on customers, even in a time of great technological disruption.

Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•September 30, 2019

Is California Trying to Kill the Independent Contractor Model? [Commentary]

Instead of focusing on companies that abuse the independent contractor model to avoid paying employee benefits, California has decided to do away with independent contractors as a regular part of operations at all.

Fleet Management•Cover Story•by Jack Roberts•September 30, 2019

How Telematics Can Improve a Truck Fleet's Operations

Integration and data analytics are turning telematics into a valuable, customizable tool that can improve every part of a fleet’s operations.

Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•September 27, 2019

Q&A: Lidia Yan is Changing the Drayage Market

With a background in logistics and e-commerce in both the U.S. and China, Lidia Yan recognized a market need for a simpler, technology-enabled marketplace to match freight with capacity. In 2015, she founded Next, a trucker-centric freight-matching app and marketplace. Since then, she has led the company to 500% revenue growth.

Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•September 25, 2019

Why Can't We Treat Marijuana Use Like Alcohol?

Marijuana legalization proponents often argue that cannabis should be treated like alcohol – legal to use, but illegal to drive while impaired. But how do you enforce that?

Drivers•by James Menzies•September 25, 2019

Do You Have What it Takes to be a 'Best Fleet to Drive For'?

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 has come – and what factors are gaining in importance when evaluating the truckload fleets most favored by truck drivers.

Fleet Management•by Jeff Kauffman•September 25, 2019

Is the Trucking Environment Getting Better or Just Less Bad? [Commentary]

The difference between last year’s high spot rates and this year’s average has dropped — but this year’s seasonal decline was less.

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