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Driversby Deborah LockridgeAugust 14, 2015

The Smart Road to Younger Drivers

While lowering the age of drivers may cause panic in the media, being smart about training young drivers can significantly reduce the risks.

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenAugust 14, 2015

A Closer Look at Proposed Phase 2 GHG Rules

We take a close look at the proposed 'Phase 2' greenhouse gas/ fuel economy rules.

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Driversby Denise Banks, HNIAugust 14, 2015

The Risks of Hiring Inexperienced Drivers

Trucking companies hiring inexperienced drivers may be opening themselves up to more risk than it's worth.

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Driversby Robert F. Dow and Douglas A. SmithAugust 13, 2015

Reassessing the Independent Contractor

Truck driver classification should be weighed in light of current waged hour laws, safety regulations and the Affordable Care Act

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenAugust 13, 2015

California Aims to Regulate Sustainability Into Freight System

Trucking stakeholders across the country will be keenly watching developments in California after a recent proclamation by Gov. Jerry Brown called for zero-emission technologies in vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeAugust 11, 2015

Q&A: Chris Hornady on Becoming Part of Daseke

Chris Hornady is the third-generation leader of Alabama-based flatbed carrier Hornady Transportation. We spoke with him Monday shortly after the company announced it was becoming part of Daseke.

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Driversby Evan LockridgeAugust 11, 2015

Commentary: Regulatory Drag and the Driver Shortage

Despite projections of an economic slowdown, upcoming regulations could still require fleets to find large numbers of new drivers.

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Equipmentby Tom BergAugust 11, 2015

Trailer Update: A Vehicle for Every Haul

Our annual roundup of the latest trailer products and trends.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeAugust 10, 2015

Commentary: The Coming Headwinds

The trucking industry has enjoyed prosperity in recent years but as the recovery continues, some analysts are projecting a slowdown.

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Safety & Complianceby Tom Cuthbertson, Omnitracs LLCAugust 5, 2015

ELD Mandate Update

A review of key topics addressed in the recently issued Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on electronic logging devices

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