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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 16, 2019

Truck Drivers Play a Crucial Role on Indy Car Teams

While the Indy race car drivers get the glory, they'd be high and dry without the team of drivers that get the race cars to the event.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 12, 2019

How to Use Facebook to Retain Drivers

Driving a truck can be a lonely, stressful job. But no driver has to be completely isolated in the age of social media. Facebook, in particular, can be a powerful tool in making drivers feel like they’re part of a team and connected to family and friends even on the road.

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ProductsJuly 11, 2019

Permit Book App Lets Fleets Manage Required Driver Documents

The Permit Book driver app and fleet management tool allows key documents to be electronically loaded into the system and assigned to a driver, truck or trailer to be accessed and viewed on the road.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 3, 2019

The Art & Science of Mountain Driving

A truck driver can drive down a mountain 100 times too slowly, but only once too fast. An inexperienced driver on a steep grade could spell disaster unless properly trained.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2019

Let’s Put our Wounded Warriors Behind the Wheel

Amazing advances in autonomous technology and prosthetic limbs mean a virtually untapped pool of potential truck drivers is out there, just waiting for a chance to go to work.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2019

Dealing With the Dark Side of Social Media

Many executives fear social media because of the damage an irate poster can inflict. But if handled properly, even bad posts can be a good thing for your fleet. (Part of a three-part series on how fleets can use Facebook to recruit and retain drivers.)

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJuly 1, 2019

Q&A: Talking ELDs with FMCSA's Top Compliance Expert

We spoke with Joe DeLorenzo, director of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance, to get an update on how the changeover from AOBRDs to ELDs is going.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 27, 2019

How to Recruit Truck Drivers Through Facebook

Smart fleets are using Facebook to expand their talent pool for new drivers and keep the ones they have. First in a three-part series with tips on how to use Facebook to recruit and retain drivers, as well as dealing with the negative aspects that come along with a vibrant social media presence.

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Newsby David CullenJune 27, 2019

FMCSA Proposes Streamlining Testing Process for New Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposes streamline the testing process for prospective CDL holders.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2019

J.J. Keller Develops Training Program to Fight Human Trafficking

The training will help drivers understand the importance and risk of human trafficking. It will teach them to respond accordingly when they suspect it’s taking place.

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