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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2019

Driver Training Delays Could Cost Economy $1.5 Billion Annually

Research released by the Commercial Vehicle Training Association shows that driver skills testing delays are responsible for $1.5 billion in annual economic losses for the U.S. economy.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2018

Maverick Transportation Opens CDL Driving School

Maverick Transportation has opened the Maverick Driving Academy driving school, located on the Arkansas-based company’s North Little Rock campus.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2018

Boyd Bros. Starts Driving School

Boyd Bros. Transportation, an Alabama-based flatbed truckload carrier, opened a new driver-training school, Boyd Driving Academy.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockOctober 30, 2018

Boyle Transportation’s Lasko Named HDT's Safety and Compliance Honoree

Michael Lasko helped Boyle Transportation achieve an accident-free year in 2017 thanks to a comprehensive and proactive safety program.

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ProductsOctober 17, 2018

Island Tech Services Teams with Orbcomm on Fleet Safety

Island Tech Services has teamed with Orbcomm to add a fleet safety system to its product portfolio.

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Articlesby Steven MartinezSeptember 14, 2018

NTSB Explains How Video Recorders Could Have a Major Impact on Safety

The National Transportation Safety Board would like to see video event recorders in every commercial vehicle to help with crash investigations and improve driver safety.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkSeptember 4, 2018

Truck Tire Blowouts Don't Have to Be Deadly

A fatal accident in New Mexico is a sobering reminder that proper reaction and proven driving techniques are key to ensuring that a truck remains under the driver's control in the event of a tire blowout — even a steer tire failure.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2018

Senate Bill Would Allow Younger Interstate Truck Drivers

Three Republican Senators introduced a companion bill to the DRIVE-Safe Act that was proposed in the House of Representatives earlier this year that would lower the age requirement for new interstate truck drivers to 18 under certain conditions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

Holland Launches Apprentice Program to Bring in LTL Truck Drivers

Holland, a regional less-than-truckload transportation provider, has launched a driver apprentice program to help it recruit those looking to earn a commercial driver’s license, as well as licensed CDL operators seeking additional experience or license endorsements – with special funding for military veterans.

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ProductsJuly 27, 2018

Incident-Based Training for Truck Drivers Aimed at Limiting Liability

Instructional Technologies Inc. is now offering a library of Incident-Based Training lessons, designed to help fleets reduce exposure to liability and provide necessary training for drivers.

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