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Articles•June 9, 2022

12 Tips For Truck Drivers to Improve MPG

Are your truck drivers following these 12 tips to improve their miles per gallon?

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•June 8, 2022

Senators to Hutcheson: What's FMCSA Doing About Driver Shortage?

The new younger-driver pilot program and other steps to address the truck driver shortage were a key topic during Robin Hutcheson’s confirmation hearing on her nomination to be administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•June 6, 2022

What Coercion Complaints Tell Us About the Truck Driver Shortage

It appears the supply chain crisis and the driver shortage have led to worse job conditions rather than better, if coercion complaints are any measure, says Heavy Duty Trucking Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge

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News•by Staff•June 3, 2022

Residence Alone Doesn't Make Driver Subject to Washington Wage Laws

A court ruling was good news for fleets that don't operate in Washington State but do employ drivers who live there. However, part of the case regarding federal rules about sleeper pay was not dismissed.

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News•by Staff•June 2, 2022

Truck Driver Reviews Top Factor in Choosing a New Job

Truck drivers say the most influential factor when choosing a carrier to drive for is online reviews from other drivers, according to a recent study from two driver recruitment and retention agencies.

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News•by Staff•June 2, 2022

Arkansas Trucking, State Police to Address CDL Testing Backlog

The Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Trucking Association came up with a multi-prong approach to increase CDL skills testing capacity in the state.

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News•by Deborah Lockridge•May 27, 2022

Will Supreme Court Rule on California's Controversial AB5 Law?

California’s AB5 law, which would largely eliminate the traditional owner-operator model for trucking in the state, could go into effect as soon as sometime in June — if the Supreme Court takes the advice of the U.S. solicitor general.

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News•by Staff•May 26, 2022

CarriersEdge Adds Online Training Courses for Auto-Haulers

CarriersEdge created a series of online training courses for auto-hauler drivers, including how to conduct vehicle inspections.

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Podcasts•May 26, 2022

Battery-Electric Isn't the Only Pathway to Zero-Emissions Trucks

Battery-electric is not the only option on the road to zero-emissions trucks. Jim Park and John Zelasko of FEV North America explore the powertrain technologies likely to power tomorrow's fleets.

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•May 19, 2022

One Fleet’s ‘Obsession’ With Driver Happiness

Trucking startup aifleet is taking a new, tech-centric approach to slashing dwell time, getting drivers home, and bringing in revenue.

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