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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 22, 2025

Trump Administration Pauses Truck Driver Visas

As the Trump administration freezes issuance of work visas for truck drivers amid a larger focus on immigration, trucking groups point to non-domiciled CDLs as a larger problem.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeAugust 20, 2025

FMCSA Probes Fatal Florida U-Turn Crash Amid CDL and Safety Oversight Concerns

A truck driver involved in a deadly Florida Turnpike crash held a valid CDL despite failing an English proficiency test and being in the U.S. illegally. FMCSA has launched an investigation into the driver and his carrier, sparking fresh debate over driver licensing, training, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 25, 2025

CarriersEdge Offers English Language Proficiency Assessment

A new online tool from CarriersEdge can provide carriers with insights into how their drivers may perform in a real-world English Language Proficiency test.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 24, 2025

New Jersey Crackdown on 'Employee Misclassification' Threatens Supply Chain, Truckers Say

The New Jersey trucking industry is sounding the alarm on the state’s increasingly stringent policies on independent contractor status.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2025

Understanding English Language Proficiency Requirements for Drivers

Enforcement officials began enforcing English-language proficiency on June 25. Commercial drivers who fail a two-step assessment will be placed out of service.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 19, 2025

Schneider Honors 2025 Haul of Fame Drivers

Schneider National is celebrating 220 drivers who have achieved unparalleled safety milestones, exemplifying its core value of Safety First and Always.

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Articlesby StaffJune 13, 2025

From Slide Shows to Simulations: How Knight-Swift Modernizes Driver Onboarding

Knight-Swift Transportation has developed a new, immersive, hands-on training program for drivers, designed to real-world workflows during the onboarding process.

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PodcastsJune 2, 2025

Retaining Today's More Diverse Truck Driver Workforce: Lessons from the Best Fleets to Drive For

Join host Deborah Lockridge and guest Mark Murrell of the Best Fleets to Drive For program as they unpack what successful fleets are doing right to retain a more diverse driver workforce.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeJune 2, 2025

Watch: What the Best Fleets Know About Driver Diversity and Retention

Truck drivers today are more diverse than ever—across age, gender, culture, and background. But how can fleets not only recruit but retain this evolving workforce? Hear insights from the Best Fleets to Drive For in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMay 30, 2025

Closing the Loop on Truck Driver Communication

If your trucking company is relying on an “open-door policy” or even online surveys to get feedback from your truck drivers, you’re probably not doing enough.

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