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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 14, 2019

Commentary: Taking a Closer Look at Drivers’ First Days on the Job

We talk a lot about recruiting and retaining drivers and about how we can bring more drivers into the industry. But are we doing enough to address the weak point after drivers are hired?

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Newsby Steven MartinezMarch 14, 2019

Knight-Swift Agrees to $100 Million Settlement in Misclassification Lawsuit

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit involving roughly 20,000 drivers over claims that the drivers were improperly classified as independent drivers.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 14, 2019

ATRI Study Looks at Legal Marijuana's Impact on Fleet Operations

A new study by ATRI details issues and solutions related to marijuana-impaired driving, documenting the most promising methods to identify and deter drivers who may use the drug.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergMarch 13, 2019

Truck vs. Traffic Light Makes the News

A news crew happens to capture the aftermath of a truck taking down a traffic light, highlighting the importance of being aware of your surroundings. Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg finds it interesting.

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Newsby David CullenMarch 13, 2019

FMCSA Chief Says ELD Data May Shape Agency’s HOS Changes

Data from ELD-compliant operators is already informing the FMCSA's plan to propose changes to the hours-of-service rule, stated agency chief Ray Martinez in his upbeat address to members of the Truckload Carriers Association.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2019

4 Lessons Learned Watching Dash Cam Footage on YouTube

Dash camera footage is entertaining to watch from the safety of a recliner. But there are some valuable lessons about safe driving practices to be had, too.

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Articlesby David CullenMarch 11, 2019

Drivers: Hire Fewer, Keep More

With an industry-wide shortage of new truck drivers, it's tempting to just find and hire CDL holders as fast as they can be found. But one good way to hire better drivers, who stay longer, is to avoid hiring your turnover.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Nussbaum, Prime Named Best Overall in TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For

Nussbaum Transportation and Prime Inc., were named the Best Overall Fleet in their respective categories in the Truckload Carriers Associations’ 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For Contest.

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Newsby Steven MartinezMarch 7, 2019

Coalition of Trade Groups Throw Support Behind Younger Truck Driver Bill

A coalition of nearly 70 trade organizations has sent a letter to Congress in support of a bipartisan bill that would allow drivers as young as 18 to drive heavy-duty trucks in interstate commerce.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 5, 2019

Rule Change Reduces Training Duplication for Drivers Upgrading to Class A CDL

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is making it easier and less expensive for truck drivers to upgrade their commercial driver’s license from a Class B to Class A through a change to its entry-level driver training regulations.

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