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Articles•by Staff•October 30, 2023

HDT 2023 Fact Book: Driver Pay Reflects Slower Freight Market

Driver turnover, according to reports, has slowed over the past year. However, fleets’ pay focus has shifted away from newer, inexperienced drivers and toward drivers at the higher end of the experience scale. Also, the number of women drivers has increased.

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News•by Staff•October 25, 2023

XPO Bringing More Over-the-Road In-House

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO is recruiting driver teams for a new in-house over-the-road operation.

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News•by News/Media Release•October 9, 2023

Best Fleets to Drive For Nominations Open Through Oct. 31

Best Fleets to Drive For, produced by CarriersEdge, is accepting nominations for the 16th edition of the program now through Oct. 31.

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Podcasts•September 30, 2023

How Can Trucking Solve its Parking Shortage? [Podcast]

Trucking has a parking problem — more trucks than parking spaces. ⁠Jim Ward⁠, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park on HDT Talks Trucking to discuss the scope of the problem, potential solutions, and the thorny issue of paying for parking.

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Podcasts•September 29, 2023

How Did Bison Transport Achieve its Phenomenal Safety Record?

Bison Transport is a big believer in leveraging technology to improve safety, but the real focus of the safety program is the driver. Listen to this episode of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast to learn more.

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Videos•by Jim Park•September 29, 2023

How Can Trucking Solve its Parking Shortage? [Video]

Jim Ward, president of the Truckload Carriers Association, joins HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park on HDT Talks Trucking to talk about the truck parking problem: the scope of the problem, some potential solutions, and the thorny issue of paying for parking.

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Articles•by Staff•September 15, 2023

How Wilson Logistics Slashed Comebacks With Communications Tech

A new means of communicating has empowered drivers, technicians and fleet managers alike at Wilson Logistics.

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News•by Staff•September 12, 2023

TCA Pulls Highway Angel Honor

The Truckload Carriers Association has revoked a Highway Angel award after it was reported that what a driver said was a human trafficking incident he foiled was actually a family whose kids were sleeping in the back of a pickup truck.

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Podcasts•September 7, 2023

Listen: Fleet Doubles Down on Safety With Advanced Truck Tech

Trucking fleet owner John Vaccaro became a big believer in automatic emergency braking, dashcams, and other advanced safety systems after he nearly lost his business due to what could have been a so-called nuclear verdict. Learn why in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Articles•by Kathy Close•September 1, 2023

What Should Motor Carriers Do When They Get a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Alert?

What do motor carriers need to do if they get a notice that a driver’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse record has changed?

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