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Information on the latest products and practices and even tales from the road offering insight into the all-important fleet asset of the driver. This category helps fleets gauge their own policies surrounding drivers and learn how others maximize recruitment and retention.

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G.E. “Gene” England stands with a vintage C.R. England truck outside the fleet's Salt Lake City headquarters in 2023.

People

Gene England, 105, leaves behind long trucking legacy of family and safety

FleetOwner Staff

Nov. 14, 2024

Safety

Beyond maintenance: How fleets can prepare for safe winter operations

Jenna Hume

Nov. 13, 2024

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Private Fleets

Recognizing Excellence: Meet NPTC's 2024 National Driver All-Stars

Gary Petty

Nov. 7, 2024

NPTC's National Driver All-Stars program recognizes exceptional drivers for their outstanding performance in customer service, safety, regulatory compliance, and community service...

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Pulse Report: After the vote

FleetOwner Staff

Nov. 15, 2024

Introduced in 1954, the V8 engine was used for Chevrolet Task Force pickups. At the time, the V8 boasted 180 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque.

Equipment

70 years: A look back at the Chevy small-block V8 engine

Jenna Hume

Nov. 15, 2024

This program supports activities such as sports, arts, swimming lessons, music, theatre, outdoor education, and more.

Five Good Things

Five Good Things: Achievements of all kinds

Jenna Hume

Nov. 15, 2024

law enforcement pulling over heavy-duty truck

Safety

What Clearinghouse-II will bring in November

Jeremy Wolfe

Oct. 25, 2024

FMCSA is directing states to remove CDL/CLP privileges for any drivers marked as ‘prohibited’ in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. About 177,000 CDL/CLP holders currently have...

Technology

Dragonfly adds smart and cloud technology to its Battle Born APU batteries

Josh Fisher

Oct. 17, 2024

With a new app and smart technology, drivers and fleets can see how the lithium batteries powering their APUs will maintain enough charge to power them through entire rest periods...

The Trucker Path app now includes a tile with information on how to report human trafficking and a brief explanation of the mission.

Technology

Trucker Path adds feature to its app to help combat human trafficking

Josh Fisher

Oct. 15, 2024

In a partnership with TAT, a Trucker Path app can now help drivers know what to look for and how to report suspected human trafficking. Trucker Path also said its female-focused...

Safety

The state of alternative drug testing in trucking

Jeremy Wolfe

Sept. 25, 2024

Urinalysis is still the only viable federal drug test for the transportation industry. What are the alternative testing methods, how do they compare to urine testing, and what...