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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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Vaughn: Santa is a truck driver at heart

Steve Vaughn

Dec. 23, 2024

Ocean State Job Lot truck driver getting into truck

Operations

Multiple months of no accidents or injuries were achieved by this fleet after revamping its safety program

Jade Brasher

Dec. 17, 2024

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Unpacking truck driver detention: Impact on productivity, safety, and strategies for reduction

IdeaXchange

Fontana: Communication, cooperation could be key to easing driver detention

Gino Fontana

Dec. 17, 2024

In a perfect world, there would be no detention delays. But reality is different, and communication and cooperation across the supply chain are the best ways to try to reduce ...

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Fleets Explained

Fleets Explained: Cross-border operations

Jade Brasher

Jan. 3, 2025

News

TSA to simplify background checks

Jeremy Wolfe

Jan. 3, 2025

NTA team presenting check to Salvation Army

Five Good Things

Five Good Things: New year, same trucking industry

Jenna Hume

Jan. 3, 2025

For the Driver

How to Christmas shop at a truck stop

Jenna Hume

Dec. 13, 2024

Truck stops offer more Christmas shopping possibilities than most would think.

Operations

Why independent contractor rules matter for trucking

Jeremy Wolfe

Dec. 9, 2024

The DOL's independent contractor rule affects a key demographic of truckers and has impacts far beyond FLSA. Here's how it is impacting trucking.

News

Bill to simplify carrier background checks moves ahead

Jeremy Wolfe

Dec. 5, 2024

A single load can require a driver to have both a TWIC card and hazmat endorsement through TSA, resulting in redundant fees, appointments, applications, and waiting times for ...

News

Record-breaking traffic and dicey weather could cloud Thanksgiving transportation

Jade Brasher

Nov. 27, 2024

Analysts say it will be the busiest holiday travel season on record, with 80 million Thanksgiving holiday travelers—and with most of those traveling on the roads. Here’s where...