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Market Percent Change *Today’s Value Last value
NTI.USANational Truckload Index 0 $2.28 $2.28
NTIL.USANTI (Linehaul Only) 0 $1.71 $1.71
NTIDL.USANTI (Linehaul Daily) 0.02 $1.71 $1.67
OTRI.USAOutbound Tender Rejection Index -0.02 5.6 5.72
OTVI.USAOutbound Tender Volume Index 0 9915.9 9949.52
Market Percent Change *Today’s Value Last value
MQFWSCTP.USASupply Chain Tech Index 0.01 $4141.09 $4116.4
Market Percent Change *Today’s Value Last value
IOTI.USAInbound Ocean TEU Index 0 1493.14 1493.14
IOSI.USAInbound Ocean Shipment Index 0 1729.94 1738.15
FBXD.GLBL -0.05 3057 3233
FBXD.CNAW -0.04 4526 4700
Market Percent Change *Today’s Value Last value
IMOTRI.LAXIntermodal Outbound LA Tender Rejection Rate -0.63 0.28% 0.75%
IMOTRI.CHIIntermodal Outbound CHI Tender Rejection Rate 0 0% 0%
Market Percent Change *Today’s Value Last value
DTS.USADiesel Truckstop Retail Aaverage 0 $3.717 $3.713
ULSDR.USAUltra-Low Sulphur Diesel Rack Price -0.01 $2.542 $2.566

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How Fleets Can Select and Qualify the Best Available Drivers

A CDL is just a license. What separates top fleets from struggling ones is how they qualify, select, and retain drivers who fit their operations. A one-size-fits-all hiring approach leads to turnover, compliance risks, and operational inefficiencies. Successful fleets go beyond FMCSA minimums, assessing experience, cultural fit, and skill set alignment to ensure long-term success.

Leveraging technology for applicant tracking, telematics-based risk assessment, and continuous compliance monitoring, fleets can reduce costly hiring mistakes and build a stable, safety-first workforce. Hiring the right drivers is about protecting your business and driving long-term profitability.

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