Failure to identify and correct non-compliance and unsafe driver behavior can be devastating for motor carriers by making them difficult to defend after a major crash. But there are three keys that will help carriers remain defendable and avoid triggering a nuclear verdict.
There is no question that the trucker shortage within heavy duty trucking is due to a variety of factors, especially in light of rising inflation and gas prices. With about 1.1 million truck driving positions needing to be filled within the next 10 years, and average turnover rate of 90%, the driver shortage could be a true concern. Many believe that the issue lies with recruiting individuals to become part of the trucking & transportation industry, but let’s take a closer look into this idea.
Trucking startup aifleet is taking a new, tech-centric approach to slashing dwell time, getting drivers home, and bringing in revenue.
It’s early days, but new effort to boost driver numbers is being seen as a positive.
TransForce Group's TF1 app is designed to match professional truck drivers to jobs that meet their individual needs for pay, equipment type and more.
Pennsylvania may soon follow the lead of Washington State and pass a state law requiring that truck drivers have access to restrooms when picking up or dropping off a shipment.
Walmart created a 12-week mentorship program to help associates earn their commercial driver’s license and become full-fledged private fleet drivers.
The Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act would create a tax credit of up to $7,500 for truck drivers holding a valid Class A CDL who drive at least 1,900 hours in the year.
“America’s truck drivers need and deserve fair leasing agreements, and this work will help ensure that leasing is above board," said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the new Truck Leasing Task Force.
Two for-hire fleets achieved the top honors in the 2022 Best Fleets to Drive For, after being among the Best Fleets Top 20 multiple times.
The debate over who is and who isn’t an independent contractor continues, as a federal judge in Texas negates an early Biden administration action to undo a new Department of Labor definition.
A truck driver who saved the lives of motorists trapped in a burning vehicle was named the 2020-2021 Goodyear Highway Hero.
Trucker Path used more than a million in-app ratings, reviews and driver feedback to determine the top chain and independent truck stops.
As an official registered apprenticeship sponsor, ATA can now provide its member-companies the ability to offer apprenticeships to job applicants.
The Department of Transportation is proposing oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for the DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing program.
In a March 3 webinar, hear how savvy fleet managers are leveraging a broad array of technologies to help make drivers' jobs easier, safer and more efficient.
How fleets can improve recruiting and retention with compensation plans that make sense to drivers.
The 30-truck America Rolls Strong Truck Parade celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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