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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2020

Survey: Truck Drivers Voice Pay Concerns During COVID-19

A recent analysis by WorkHound of more than 30,000 commercial fleet drivers revealed growing concerns about pay during the COVID-19 pandemic – but fewer questions about personal protective gear.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeApril 26, 2020

How On-Time Service, Cleanliness are Helping this Small Fleet through the Pandemic

Brent and Connie Higgins might not have the same level of resources that larger fleets do in facing the COVID-19 pandemic, but a reputation for top-tier service and an already strong cleanliness ethic are serving them well.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeApril 23, 2020

5 Takeaways from the Pandemic [Commentary]

Essential workers are all out there putting in long hours doing their jobs, all the while at a higher risk of contracting the potentially deadly novel coronavirus.

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Articlesby Sergio RojasApril 23, 2020

Help Drivers Spring into Health, Deal with COVID-19 [Commentary]

With winter behind us and spring in bloom, there’s a great opportunity to make stronger connections with our drivers, helping with retention, as well as improve their health and mood, leading to better safety scores and less accidents.

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Truck Drivers Need Communication More than Ever During COVID-19 Crisis

Are you doing a good job of communicating with your drivers during the COVID-19 crisis? Or are they struggling because they don't have the information they need?

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeApril 22, 2020

$350,000 on Hand Sanitizer: How Werner is Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic

How one of the country's largest transportation and logistics companies is responding to the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, from free telemedicine and distributing personal protective equipment, to a voluntary pay cut for senior management. An interview with Derek Leathers of Werner Enterprises.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2020

Trucking Fleets to Share COVID-19 Insights in HDT Webinar

Executives from Hub Group, M&W Logistics, and U.S. Xpress will share insights on how they're dealing with COVID-19 issues such as drivers, maintenance, and personnel policies in a free webinar moderated by HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 21, 2020

Pandemic Cutting into Fleet Business: Survey

More than half of the fleets surveyed by HDT reported their level of business had been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3% reported employees had tested positive for COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2020

Survey Finds 81% of Commercial Drivers See Rise in Distracted Driving

Netradyne released findings from a recent online survey of commercial drivers that indicates commercial drivers feel safe but acknowledge they could be safer, and that AI-powered driving technology can be both beneficial and concerning.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2020

SmartDrive Honors ‘Everyday Heroes’

SmartDrive has created a program to recognize those within the trucking industry that ensure that the goods we need continue to make their way around the country before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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