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Articles•by David Cullen•July 22, 2021

Did FMCSA get Hours of Service Right This Time?

Did FMCSA get its revisions to the Hours of Service rule right this time? To find out, HDT Talks Trucking put that question to Jerad Childress of Childress Law PLLC and Truck Safe Consulting and to Chris Woody, safety manager for Nashville-based M&W Logistics.

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News•by David Cullen•July 22, 2021

Study: The Dangers of Distracted Truck Drivers

The most distracted truck drivers are nearly 72% more likely to be involved in a “near collision” than other drivers, according to new data insights released July 22 by Omnitracs.

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News•by Staff•July 21, 2021

New Gamification Software to Improve Driver Fuel Efficiency

TruckLabs launched TripDynamics, a gamified software platform for driver engagement, real‐time feedback, and miles‐per‐gallon performance measurement.

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News•July 21, 2021

Study: Foodservice Drivers Earn Far Above Average

The average annual wage for Class A CDL delivery drivers working in foodservice distribution now stands just shy of $70,000, according to a study released by the International Foodservice Distributors Association.

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News•by Staff•July 14, 2021

Non-Profit Aims to Train Next-Gen Truck Drivers, Techs

The Next Generation in Trucking Association has partnered with schools to provide commercial driver’s license and diesel technician training programs.

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News•by Staff•July 9, 2021

Werner Launches new App for Drivers

Werner Enterprises has a new app for its drivers, giving them and easy way to access trip details and load status, submit paperwork and more.

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•July 9, 2021

Drug Testing and the Driver Shortage

In the future, will we decide that someone can use cannabis and still be a safe, desirable driver for the trucking industry? The answer is complicated, HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge says in her latest editorial commentary.

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News•by Staff•July 8, 2021

DOT Roundtable Explores Truck Driver Recruiting, Retention Challenges

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hosted a roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the trucking workforce and federal policymakers.

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2021

Report: Interstate Must Be Rebuilt to Meet Supply Chain Needs

As the U.S. Interstate Highway System reaches 65 years old, it is congested, carries significant levels of travel – particularly by large trucks – and lacks adequate funding to make needed repairs and improvements, TRIP officials said in a report.

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News•by Staff•June 25, 2021

I-40 Bridge Closure Daily Cost to Trucking Decreases Sharply

The latest data on traffic congestion suggests that the average cost to the trucking industry due to the closure of the Hernando de Soto Bridge has reduced from $2.4 million to $936,000 a day.

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