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Drivers•by Staff•May 7, 2025

Driver Shortage Ahead: Why Liquid Trucking Bet on a Bulldog to Win Recruiting Battles

Finding qualified commercial truck drivers may not be a primary concern for trucking fleet executives today, but that will change. Two companies are confronting the driver recruiting and retention challenge head-on.

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Don’t Fear the Blitz: How Truckers Can Own CVSA’s International Roadcheck

Preparation is the key for trucking companies to not only surviving CVSA's annual 72-hour inspection blitz, but turning those inspections to their advantage.

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Disaster Response•by Josh Lovan, J.J. Keller•May 1, 2025

Emergency Prep for Fleets: ‍4 Steps That Can Save Your Business

Protect your trucking business from disasters with a four-step plan that details recovery teams, compliance, ELD data, and customer support.

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Drivers•by Avery Vise•May 1, 2025

Private Fleets Continue to Outpace Trucking in Driver Employment

In the employment of heavy truck drivers — those operating Class 7-8 vehicles — private fleets historically have trailed for-hire operations by a wide margin. But that’s changing. FTR's Avery Vise digs into the numbers.

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Maintenance•by Alan Kohler, EnerSys•May 1, 2025

3 Tips to Keep Your Truck Battery Running in Summer Heat

You can't change summer temperatures, but you can take steps to protect your heavy-duty truck batteries from the heat.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•April 17, 2025

Spring Into Summer With Heavy-Duty Truck Electrical System Maintenance

Is your heavy-duty truck's electrical system up to handling the long, hot summer?

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Fuel Smarts•Cover Story•by Deborah Lockridge•April 15, 2025

HDT's Top Green Fleets for 2025 Embrace Trucking's 'Messy Middle'

Learn how HDT’s 2025 Top Green Fleets pursue trucking sustainability as a core value and a business strategy.

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Fleet Management•by Ben Wilkens, National Motor Freight Traffic Association •April 3, 2025

Cybersecurity for Smaller Trucking Fleets and Owner-Operators

Anyone who has worked as an owner-operator or in a small to mid-sized trucking company knows that nearly everyone wears multiple hats, and there is no shortage of work to be done. It’s no wonder cybersecurity is often overlooked — until it’s too late. NMFTA has resources and tips to help.

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Maintenance•by Staff•March 31, 2025

3 Tips to Protect Your Heavy-Duty Truck Tires from Summer Heat

There's no better time to prepare truck tires for summer heat than in the spring before those temperatures soar.

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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•March 20, 2025

Lily Ladies Steer Women Truck Drivers to Success

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 other women, called Lily Ladies.

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