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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2019

Dealing With the Dark Side of Social Media

Many executives fear social media because of the damage an irate poster can inflict. But if handled properly, even bad posts can be a good thing for your fleet. (Part of a three-part series on how fleets can use Facebook to recruit and retain drivers.)

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJuly 1, 2019

Q&A: Talking ELDs with FMCSA's Top Compliance Expert

We spoke with Joe DeLorenzo, director of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance, to get an update on how the changeover from AOBRDs to ELDs is going.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 27, 2019

App Helps Prevent Rollovers, Brake Fade on Grades

How do we keep drivers from driving too fast through curves or descending mountain slopes? By showing them precisely how fast they should be driving. A new app called Road-Aware can do just that.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2019

J.J. Keller Develops Training Program to Fight Human Trafficking

The training will help drivers understand the importance and risk of human trafficking. It will teach them to respond accordingly when they suspect it’s taking place.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2019

Fuel-Efficient Drivers: Slow Down and Plan Ahead

One owner-operator shares his advice on how and why he maximizes his fuel efficiency while on the road. Part of our "MPG Top Guns" series.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2019

Uber Freight Facility Insights Reinforce Need for Speed

Uber Freight published its first report delving into the results of its new Facility Ratings, reinforcing what we already knew -- keeping trucks and drivers waiting at facilities is the biggest mistake shippers make when it comes to being a "shipper of choice."

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2019

Barr-Nunn Offers Higher Pay for Team Drivers

Barr-Nunn Transportation has announced higher pay and more options for home time for its team truck drivers.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2019

Cargo Transporters Looks for Drivers Closer to Home

Cargo Transporters has launched a new driver recruiting and retention initiative called the Acres of Diamonds… Focus on Home Program that will allow drivers to be closer to home when they finish a shift or have downtime in their schedules.

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ProductsJune 18, 2019

Rand McNally Updates Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas

Rand McNally has released the 2020 edition of its Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas, available in paperback and a version with laminated pages and spiral binding.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

If Fleets Want to Retain Drivers, Earn Their Trust

It should come as no surprise that drivers prioritize the best pay possible, but another avenue to keep them could be much cheaper —  earn their trust.

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