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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicOctober 21, 2021

Driver Retention: Get Shippers on your Side

Find out the top four ways fleet managers can work with shippers to create a driver-friendly environment.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 13, 2021

Trucking and the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The logistics of getting truck drivers, especially long-haul drivers, vaccinated (or tested weekly), are daunting. What will these new rules mean?

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicOctober 6, 2021

Truck Drivers, Techs Most Satisfied at Smaller Fleets

WorkHound’s mid-year report of driver feedback revealed that drivers, technicians and office workers at trucking companies prefer smaller companies where workers are accustomed to more frequent and personal communication.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2021

New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol Testing Restrictions

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule closing a loophole in the federal drug and alcohol testing program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2021

Goodyear Opens Nominations for Highway Hero

Goodyear's Highway Hero Award recognizes extraordinary acts of courage by North American truck drivers.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 1, 2021

HDTX: How HDT Innovators Handle the Driver Shortage

Dealing with the driver shortage was top of mind during a panel discussion with HDT’s 2020 and 2021 Fleet Innovator honorees at Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicAugust 26, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Driver Trends Remain Consistent

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down spending in many industries in 2020, the demand for trucking remained strong. So did the demand for drivers. Don't miss the latest driver trends from HDT's 2021 Fact Book.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkAugust 24, 2021

Do Your Drivers Understand Their Brakes?

As a former driver, Equipment Editor Jim Park thinks many drivers could use some refresher training on how to inspect brakes on one knee or how to apply brakes when the ABS isn't working.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2021

ATRI Assessment Tool Shows Promise for Identifying Safe, Younger Drivers

In beta test results of its younger driver assessment tool, the American Transportation Research Institute found that drivers deemed “less safe" exhibited difficulties with cognitive control.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2021

Equipment, Compensation Remain Top Driver Concerns

The two most mentioned concerns by drivers in second quarter 2021 were equipment and compensation issues, according to PDA data.

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