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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 19, 2021

Labor Department Wants to Withdraw New Independent Contractor Definition

In a widely expected move, the U.S. Department of Labor has proposed to withdraw a rule published in the last days of the Trump administration that changed the definition of independent contractor.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicMarch 11, 2021

Bill to Allow Younger Interstate Truck Drivers Reintroduced

Reintroduced for the third time, the DRIVE-Safe Act proposes to allow certified commercial truck driver’s who are under 21 to cross state lines after completing safety training and apprenticeship opportunities.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicMarch 5, 2021

4 Factors Affecting Driver Pay in 2021

As of February 2021, high driver turnover topped the list of factors causing driver wages to raise.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2021

RoadKing Release Hands-Free CB Radio

RoadKing's Bluetooth-enabled CB radio provides a “seamless transition” between the CB radio, smartphone and Bluetooth headset with one touch.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2021

Survey: Young Women Will Consider Autonomous Trucking Careers

About 45% of women surveyed indicated that they would be interested in an autonomous trucking career.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 22, 2021

Biden Administration Withdraws Letter on Sleeper Berth Pay

Do fleets have to pay drivers for more than eight hours in the sleeper? The answer just got murkier.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2021

FMCSA Extends COVID-19 CDL, Med Card Waiver

Drivers whose commercial licenses, learners' permits, or medical certification cards have expired during the pandemic got extended relief from the federal government on renewals.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicFebruary 17, 2021

5 Reasons Truck Drivers Stay at a Company

While competitive pay and a culture of safety are the top issues when recruiting drivers, three other factors will make or break whether they stick around.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2021

Walmart: $8,000 Driver Sign-On Bonus

Walmart is offering a hefty bonus for drivers who sign on to its private fleet in certain locations in Nevada, Washington, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsFebruary 10, 2021

Fleet Invests in Premium Trucks to Attract Drivers

When Fresh Freight, a refrigerated fleet servicing the West Coast, decided to buy its own trucks, it went for a premium spec right out of the box. And the move has paid off.

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