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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeOctober 17, 2024

HDT Emerging Leader: Building a Culture That Drivers Want to Stay For

At Stokes, HDT 2024 Emerging Leader Jason Douglass is known as “The Lorax," a nickname inspired by the Dr. Seuss character who speaks for the trees. In Douglass’s case, he speaks for the drivers.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeOctober 14, 2024

HDT Emerging Leader: Bridging the Gap to Solve Hard Problems

Before Nussbaum Transportation took a chance on him 10 years ago, Tyler Dietrich’s life looked very different. Learn how this HDT Emerging Leader is creating and implementing IT solutions at the truckload carrier.

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Safety & Complianceby Christopher Eckhart, Scopelitis Law FirmOctober 11, 2024

What Happens if I Fail a U.S. DOT Compliance Review?

Learn about the potential pitfalls of failing a DOT compliance review (aka a safety audit) and how motor carriers can safeguard their operations against these significant risks.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeOctober 3, 2024

HDT Emerging Leader: Driving Safety and Innovation at Werner

Adam Cassidy's leadership in pilot programs at Werner, such as a fatigue management system and side cameras, demonstrates his commitment to exploring and adopting new technologies.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeOctober 2, 2024

HDT Emerging Leader: A Passion for People and Partnerships

HDT Emerging Leader Manny Carrillo believes in the power of building relationships and doing things the right way.

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Fleet Managementby Avery ViseOctober 1, 2024

Why Strong Chemicals Output Isn’t Leading to Strong Truck Freight

Why do pharmaceutical and chemicals indicators matter to the health of trucking?

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 26, 2024

HDT Emerging Leader: Disrupting the Family Trucking Business

Like many leaders in the trucking industry, HDT Emerging Leader Samantha Bodnar’s journey began in the family business. A lot has changed since her grandfather started D.M. Bowman 65 years ago.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 23, 2024

HDT Emerging Leader: Leading a Digital Route Transformation

Xavier Alcala, director of business solutions for Quality Custom Distribution, has spearheaded what the company calls its Digital Route Transformations initiative, which streamlined and optimized the company’s digital platforms and tools.

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Fleet Managementby Kelsea Eckert, Trucking Attorney, Eckert & AssociatesSeptember 20, 2024

Heavy-Haul Truckers: Understanding Your Rights to Downtime Payments

For heavy haulers and other trucking operations with highly specialized equipment, downtime following a crash can be devastating to their business and income. But you have a right to payments for that downtime, according to this attorney.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 19, 2024

Is Trucking Doing Enough to Prevent Crashes and Compensate Victims?

If a Big Mac isn't the same price as it was in 1980, why is trucking's minimum insurance requirement still the same?

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