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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2022

ATA Seeks Industry Participation for Driver Compensation Survey

The American Trucking Associations is calling on carriers to provide input on the current state of driver pay in order to update its benchmarking tools.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2022

DOT, DOL Expand Trucking Apprenticeships, Add Driver Boards

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Labor announced next steps on several new initiatives that will support drivers and improve driver retention while expanding access to driving jobs.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 11, 2022

Study Suggests Cocaine Use More Prevalent than Marijuana Among Truck Drivers

Is marijuana really the drug most commonly used by truck drivers? National Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse statistics say it is by far, but hair-testing advocates cite an analysis finding otherwise.

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PodcastsJanuary 11, 2022

Top Trucking News Stories of December 2021

Get updates and insights on the top trucking news from December 2021 with HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge and Managing Editor Vesna Brajkovic on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 11, 2022

Top Trucking News Stories of December 2021

Get updates and insights on the top trucking news from December 2021 with HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge and Managing Editor Vesna Brajkovic on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2022

Webinar to Cover Ways to Retain Drivers Through Corporate Culture

In this Jan. 25 webinar hear why you should look at corporate culture, communication, potential career paths, and more to convince drivers to make a long-term career at your company.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 7, 2022

Younger Driver Pilot Program: DOT Takes First Steps

The Biden administration is trying to fast-track a new pilot program to bring younger drivers into the trucking industry through an apprenticeship program.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicJanuary 5, 2022

Truck Drivers Must Be Informed of Biometric Scans in Illinois

Carriers in Illinois should supplement their existing driver policies with disclosures for collecting biometric information, including facial recognition scans via in-cab cameras.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 16, 2021

Biden Administration Plan to Help Trucking Recruit, Retain New Drivers

The Biden administration announced a series of short- and long-term initiatives to address the truck driver shortage, including launching a pilot program for younger drivers and making it easier for trucking companies to use the Registered Apprenticeship program.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2021

Trucker Gets 110-Year Sentence for Fatal Runaway Truck Pileup

A truck driver who said he lost his brakes on a steep grade in Colorado has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after four people died in the resulting pileup.

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