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ProductsAugust 23, 2019

Rand McNally Offers Smaller ClearDryve 2-in1 Headphones

Rand McNally has debuted a smaller, lighter-weight model of its ClearDryve 2-in1 headphone lineup called the ClearDryve 180.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2019

FedEx Freight Driver Takes Top Honors at National Truck Driving Championships

Scott Woodrome, a FedEx Freight driver with 25 years in the industry, was named Grand Champion of the American Trucking Associations' 2019 National Truck Driving Championships, his second consecutive win.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2019

Uber Freight Improves Portal and App Experience for Carriers

Uber Freight announced a new web portal and redesigned app that aims to streamline the booking experience for carriers of all sizes.

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Articlesby Stephane BabcockAugust 15, 2019

ABF Freight Helps Veterans Ease Into Civilian Life

In an effort to help veterans, ABF Freight’s driver training program eases the transition into civilian life.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

Uncertain Trucking Environment Puts Hold on Driver Pay Hikes and Capacity Additions

In its second quarter recruiting and retention survey, Driver iQ found signs that with signs of a weakening freight environment and economy, most fleets are unlikely to increase driver compensation or add capacity to combat driver turnover within the next few months.

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Articlesby Sergio RojasAugust 8, 2019

How Truck Drivers Can Stay Hydrated – and Why it's Important

When it comes to hydration, truck drivers seem to have a conflict of interest. Most drivers believe they cannot drink much water because it will lead to more bathroom breaks, which affects not only their ability to make on-time deliveries, but also their earnings.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Early-Stage Driver Turnover on the Rise

Stay Metrics data shows that truck drivers hired in June of 2018 only stayed with their new carrier for an average of 216 days before quitting.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2019

What’s Trending from the ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’

Here’s a look at what “trending” programs the Best Fleets have implemented to improve driver workplace satisfaction and are seeing results from.

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Newsby David CullenJuly 26, 2019

Feds: No Need to Pay Truck Drivers for Off-Duty Time Spent in Sleeper Berth

The U.S. Department of Labor now holds that truck drivers need not be compensated for any time in which "drivers are relieved of all duties and permitted to sleep in a sleeper berth."

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ArticlesJuly 25, 2019

When Is a Truck Driver an Employee or a Contractor?

The law regarding independent contractors in California has drastically changed over the past year, potentially creating a substantial amount of monetary risk for trucking companies.

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