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Articlesby Wayne ParhamMarch 22, 2024

How Can Trucking Fleets Keep the Best Drivers?

Communication and culture work together to create an atmosphere where a driver will be less likely to look for greener pastures. Learn why drivers leave and how to craft a top-tier culture in this HDT series.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 18, 2024

Judge Denies Latest Challenge to California’s AB5 Independent Contractor Law

A California federal judge on March 15 rejected trucking’s latest legal challenge to block the state’s enforcement of its Assembly Bill 5 law that severely restricts the use of independent contractors.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Spending Bill Provision Could Get Younger Driver Pilot Program in Gear

Tucked away in the funding bill signed by President Biden March 9 was a provision to reduce some of the red tape that some in trucking believe has been holding back progress on a pilot program to allow under-21-year-olds to drive commercial trucks in interstate commerce.

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PodcastsMarch 8, 2024

Listen: Solving Trucking's Rollover Dilemma

We are seeing a distressing increase in the number of truck rollover crashes. What's behind the increase isn't completely clear, but many believe it's a lack of driver training and understanding of vehicle dynamics.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2024

TravelCenters of America to Focus on Improving Site Safety Standards

TravelCenters of America announced on International Women’s Day initiatives aimed at elevating safety at its travel center sites.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 4, 2024

Goodyear Names 2024 Highway Heroes

Since 1983, Goodyear has recognized commercial truck drivers who keep highways safe by acting courageously for the good of others. Meet this year's Highway Heroes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2024

AI-Powered Voice Assistant Promises Fleet Managers Better Communication with Truck Drivers

A new hands-free voice assistant and communications service for trucking uses AI to make it easier for drivers to communicate safely with fleet back offices while on the road.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2024

FMCSA to Study Sexual Harassment and Assault

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is planning a study to help it understand and prevent sexual assault and harassment in the commercial motor vehicle industry.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 7, 2024

Pilot Travel Centers Kicks Off Annual Heart Month Campaign

Customers have options to contribute to the American Heart Association when visiting Pilot Travel Centers or affiliated travel centers during February. In Canada, the contributions will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 29, 2024

Perdue Driver Achieves 4 Million Accident-Free Miles

Robert Timmons, who has been driving for Perdue Farms for 44 years, was recognized as only the second driver in the company's history to complete 4 million accident-free miles.

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