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News•by Jack Roberts•April 3, 2024

States, Provinces Urge Drivers to Prepare for Solar Eclipse

A full solar eclipse will cover portions of the Midwest and part of Canada on April 8, bringing with it a massive influx of sightseeing traffic that will cause challenges for commercial trucking.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 29, 2024

3 Things to Focus on to Retain Truck Drivers

Mark Murrell, president of CarriersEdge, has three simple tricks he uses to retain good drivers.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 28, 2024

Listen to Drivers — and Respond — for Better Retention

Truck drivers have incredibly tough jobs. So, when they tell you there's a problem, you need to pay attention.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 27, 2024

Invest in Truck Drivers’ Lives to Improve Retention 

Making drivers feel connected and part the social fabric of your heavy-duty trucking business is a great way to boost retention.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 26, 2024

Why Do Truck Drivers Leave — Really? 

Drivers change jobs for many different reasons. But money and quality of life tend to be the main issues they leave fleets.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 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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News•by Deborah Lockridge•March 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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News•by Staff•March 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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Podcasts•March 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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News•by Staff•March 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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