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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 13, 2022

California Truck Owner-Operators Slow Traffic, Protest AB5

Truckers serving the California port gateways of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland on July 13 began port-wide protests against Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), which is expected to virtually eliminate the use of owner-operators in trucking in the state.

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ArticlesJune 9, 2022

12 Tips For Truck Drivers to Improve MPG

Are your truck drivers following these 12 tips to improve their miles per gallon?

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2022

Residence Alone Doesn't Make Driver Subject to Washington Wage Laws

A court ruling was good news for fleets that don't operate in Washington State but do employ drivers who live there. However, part of the case regarding federal rules about sleeper pay was not dismissed.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2022

Truck Driver Reviews Top Factor in Choosing a New Job

Truck drivers say the most influential factor when choosing a carrier to drive for is online reviews from other drivers, according to a recent study from two driver recruitment and retention agencies.

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Articlesby David CullenMay 11, 2022

Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program Gets Thumbs-Up

It’s early days, but new effort to boost driver numbers is being seen as a positive.

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PodcastsMay 10, 2022

Behind the News: A New Type of Engine?

Want to learn more about the stories behind the top trucking news from April 2022? HDT's editorial team looks at OPOC engines and driver pay in this audio-only version of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast.

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Videosby StaffMay 10, 2022

Behind the News: A New Type of Engine?

Get insights behind the the top trucking news from April 2022 with HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge, Managing Editor Vesna Brajkovic and Equipment Editor Jim Park on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2022

Walmart Launches Private Fleet Development Program

Walmart created a 12-week mentorship program to help associates earn their commercial driver’s license and become full-fledged private fleet drivers.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2022

New Bill Aims to Reduce Truck Driver Tax Liabilities

The Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act would create a tax credit of up to $7,500 for truck drivers holding a valid Class A CDL who drive at least 1,900 hours in the year.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 28, 2022

DOT Proposes Oral-Fluid Testing for Drugs

The Department of Transportation is proposing oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for the DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing program.

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