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.
June 2, 2022
Walmart created a 12-week mentorship program to help associates earn their commercial driver’s license and become full-fledged private fleet drivers.
April 8, 2022
The Department of Transportation is proposing oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing for the DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing program.
February 28, 2022
After years of issuing exemptions on an individual basis for commercial drivers with poor or no vision in one eye, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has adopted a new program for such drivers to become qualified.
January 21, 2022
Ascend is the name for a new dry van truckload carrier that aims to bring service and reliability to the rapidly expanding middle-mile market by focusing on technology and drivers.
January 10, 2022
Carriers in Illinois should supplement their existing driver policies with disclosures for collecting biometric information, including facial recognition scans via in-cab cameras.
January 5, 2022
WorkHound’s mid-year report of driver feedback revealed that drivers, technicians and office workers at trucking companies prefer smaller companies where workers are accustomed to more frequent and personal communication.
October 6, 2021
Goodyear's Highway Hero Award recognizes extraordinary acts of courage by North American truck drivers.
October 5, 2021
Dealing with the driver shortage was top of mind during a panel discussion with HDT’s 2020 and 2021 Fleet Innovator honorees at Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange.
September 1, 2021
In beta test results of its younger driver assessment tool, the American Transportation Research Institute found that drivers deemed “less safe" exhibited difficulties with cognitive control.
August 4, 2021