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TPP Retention Project Plan’s Ray Haight explains how the industry has missed an opportunity when it comes to driver retention.

As wireless providers switch off 3G networks in favor of 5G, some ELDs may no longer work.

Last-mile delivery firms say a lack of drivers is their main concern, but more are finding that smartphones are a critical technology to help retain drivers and improve operational efficiencies.

Simple actions by large truck and bus drivers can help keep everyone safe

TCA firmly believes the trend of California-specific legislation becoming the national standard must end.

“Truckload detention is the last dark corner of the trucking industry, so we built a big flashlight.” That flashlight will shine bright on Thursday when TCA hosts a virtual workshop addressing the issue.

TCA Profitability Program Retention Coach Ray Haight has spent most of its career in trucking. Here is why.

Leased owner-operators and company drivers could be looking to strike gold on their own in a strong trucking market, Vise says.

After months of tepid increases or decreases, industry tacks on a lot more workers

Speeding remains a critical safety issue for trucking, and a new bill introduced in the U.S. House would seek to limit the speeds commercial trucks could travel at on the nation’s roadways.

Yard tractors are often found in ports, like this one in Port Houston, but fleets, warehouses and distribution centers are typical users of the vehicles. Anytime a driver is using a yard tractor, it presents a safety risk, so even though it may not be going onto public roadways, driver training is critical to ensure safe operation. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Most Dangerous US Highway Stretches

Carriers are hoping to attract drivers with more pay and improved benefits.

Truckers were asked on social media which tunnels in the U.S. and Canada wrack their nerves the most.

More and More Professional Drivers are in Favor of New Camera Monitoring Systems

The coronavirus pandemic inspired retirement-age drivers to leave the industry en masse while also shutting down driving schools for months on end, exacerbating the existing shortage.

The servitization of the trucking industry means there is a need for carriers to have better transparency of their available equipment in order to add new revenue streams.

With the Canadian ELD mandate going into effect on June 12, fleets operating in that country need to know the key differences from U.S. regulations and whether they have a compliant device.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics – Employment by Industry

Stats for Average Truck Speeds on Select Metropolitan Area Interstates

What is the Carbon Footprint of a Truck?

“NTDC is annually one of the highlights of the ATA calendar, and we are very happy to bring the ‘Super Bowl of Safety’ back in this virtual format”

“Every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train,” said Operation Lifesaver director in an interview with FreightWaves.

Coyote Logistics is adding an integration with truck parking reservation platform TruckPark that allows drivers to access parking locations through the CoyoteGo digital freight platform.

Trucking industry professionals said the misuse of B-1 visa drivers creates an unjust but significant savings to U.S. carriers that set up outsourced B-1 driver fleets at a lower cost.

An off-duty trucker charged with smuggling 13 bricks of cocaine from the U.S. to Canada via car was acquitted after maintaining that the drugs were planted while he was aiding a fellow driver with a repair at a rest stop.

Truck driving is the biggest single occupation that stands to benefit from the president’s infrastructure plan, according to a new report.

Drivers often take the blame for roadside violations, but remaining in compliance with regulations is a team effort that includes maintenance personnel and safety operations in a fleet.

As International Roadcheck 2021 quickly approaches, truck drivers need to prepare for the inspection process. Here are five tips J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. recommend drivers follow to make the process easier.

John Schneider will give a portion of the album sales to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund, a nonprofit organization that helps over-the-road drivers and their families when they have experienced an illness or an injury that keeps them off the road.

A third-generation driver from Tennessee becomes trucking’s latest instant millionaire.

Driver turnover is consistently ranked as one of the biggest – and most buzzworthy – problems facing carriers. Research suggests that the solution may be threefold: more home time, higher wages and better treatment.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a lawmaker would like to make COVID vaccines available at a truck stop chain; the future of trucking regulations; and why is trucking employment falling?

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, TFI International has acquired another carrier. Plus, the CDC says most truck drivers don’t have to wear masks, and flatbed operator Daseke is looking for acquisition targets.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Landstar sees a cooling freight market in the second half of 2021. Plus, the Biden administration may consider regulating driver detention, and Werner sells its freight forwarding business.

The American Trucking Associations and state trucking groups call on the Biden administration to reclassify vaccine status for truck drivers.

WorkHound collects anonymous driver feedback. Its CEO recently sat down with FreightWaves to discuss 2020 from the driver perspective.

No amount of technology can take the place of a warm, inviting work atmosphere.

Convoy continued to introduce new innovations in 2020, helping it rank third in FreightWaves’ FreightTech 25 ranking of innovative companies in freight.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, truck drivers are driving faster this holiday season. Plus Gatik plans to remove drivers from its vehicles in 2021 and New Year’s resolutions for fleets looking to reduce their risk.

2020’s supply chain changes because of COVID will likely stick around in 2021, and could become permanent fixtures of the modern supply chain, XPO’s Drew Wilkerson said.

KeepTruckin has introduced Fleet View, a holistic approach to managing a fleet through a single platform that combines GPS, ELD compliance, driver safety management and asset visibility.

4D imaging radar will help the trucking industry deploy Level 4 autonomous vehicles and preserve the long-haul trucking industry as a major economic engine for the U.S.

Truck drivers and other transportation workers deemed “essential” by the U.S. government could be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if supplies are limited.

Werner Enterprises is adding Mastery Logistics Systems’ MasterMind TMS, continuing a trend of adopting leading-edge technology solutions.

A newly minted truck driver told investigators he didn’t know about $2.8 million worth of marijuana hidden in a shipment of pork he was hauling from Canada to Texas.

“Being able to look a few hours ahead to track radar was very helpful,” said one trucker about a popular weather app.

Truckers are a critical link in the U.S. supply chain. Today, during the current coronavirus pandemic, this critical link takes on even greater significance and we need to all do our part to help keep them safe.

A number of technology companies made announcements of new products or features last week, including Verizon Connect, SkyBitz, Lytx, Rand McNally and Cargo Chief.

A ransomware gang has posted thousands of files after a cyberattack on Daseke, exposing truck drivers’ personal information.

For more information on improving your driver training with the Safe & Smart Driver Training Program, visit JJKeller.com/SafeAndSmart

Downloads of XPO’s driver app Drive XPO have doubled this year, and more than 25,000 carriers have joined its XPO Connect platform as both technologies have seen rapid growth.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates nearly 1 million U.S. truck drivers took to the road in 2019, and most are in it for the long haul.

Cameras are replacing mirrors on large trucks.

The use of hair tests to detect drug use among truckers is one step closer to reality.

New rewards program could save small fleets and owner-operators up to $35,000 per truck annually in services they use daily.

Carriers may not be able to eliminate risk, but they can minimize it with a strong and consistent driver training program.

Building a blueprint for a safety-first trucking fleet requires flexibility, but it also requires the right tools. A new on-demand safety course looks to arm fleets with those tools.

As trucking capacity tightens and spot rates rise, driver turnover increases. Are some of them leaving the industry for good?

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA will study the use of interstate commercial truck drivers under the age of 21. Plus, a bankrupt oil company has left carriers facing an uncertain future, and trucking sector employment is starting to rise.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shippers learn they can expect to pay much more this holiday. Plus, hair testing for drugs is closer to reality, and a new partnership aims to put 1,000 autonomous vehicles on the road.

Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s Don Lefeve and Roadmaster Drivers School’s Brad Ball discuss the state of CDL training at FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, truck drivers with violations in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse are not in a hurry to return to work based on FMCSA data. Plus, Amazon is delivering record numbers of its own packages, broker margins climb, and spot rates could near historic levels.

Love’s is paying for its factoring customers to use the AscendTMS for one year in a new benefit.

Brian Aoaeh continues his commentary series on artificial intelligence and how it is changing supply chains.

dexFreight will add truck parking reservations from TruckPark to its platform and partner with the parking reservation provider on a driver-focused podcast.

With upcoming changes to hours-of-service rules, drivers and fleets could see improved productivity, safer operation and fewer violations.

Payouts begin flowing to truck drivers from Celadon Group’s Hyndman Transport months after forcing the bankrupt trucking company to court in Canada.

Roadmaster Group doled out nearly $600,000 to drivers who risked their health to deliver the nation’s freight during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The safety of all motorists is paramount. An organizaton that is focused on the safety of truckers is Together for Safer Roads. Learn more about its mission and how it works.

Canadian truck driver Randy James Ulch says anguish over systemic racism rings true in his native Canada and its trucking industry.

Expanding its freight ecosystem, EKA Solutions has announced a TMS offering for small and medium-sized carriers.

Werner Enterprises is adding predictive freight matching and real-time shipment visibility tools as part of a broader introduction of Trucker Tools technology into its operation.

Salesforce Labs has launched the Supplyforce Bot on Salesforce AppExchange to improve real-time communication within the supply chain. (Photo: Salesforce)

Echo Global Logistics is adding truck parking reservation service TruckPark to its EchoDrive Preferred platform, allowing drivers to easily reserve parking spaces through the web portal or app.

As the battle for fair rates carries on, what if the solution is not government regulation, but rather the creation of a consortium that anonymizes rate data on a lane-by-lane basis for all to see?

Continental is shutting down its Roadlog ELD service, as of Aug. 14. Plus, FreightWAVES LIVE@HOME is one day away, Trump pushes severing of supply chain from China, and Walmart launches two-hour delivery.

Cancer advocate reminds truckers that May is Melanoma Awareness Month

FourKites has introduced an interactive map that tracks congestion and delays at border crossings and ports around the world while DriverReach and Trucker Tools have added solutions aimed at improving driver efficiency.

FMCSA has proposed a rule that would force states to stop issuing new, renewing or upgrading CDLs and CLPs, and in some cases even downgrading, for drivers until they complete the return-to-duty process following a positive drug or alcohol test result.

78% of truck drivers posted positive comments regarding their morale, with many thanking carriers for supporting them, in the latest sign that carriers are effectively supporting their drivers.

From quarantine, Canadian truck driver Nicole Folz recounts the scary reality of falling seriously ill hundreds of miles from home during a less-than-truckload run in the United States.

A new integration between TruckPark and Trucker Tools will allow users of the Trucker Tools app to reserve parking spaces in the TruckPark network inside the app.

Truck drivers must wear a nonmedical mask or face covering when they enter the country from the U.S. under a new rule to curb the spread of COVID-19.

C.H. Robinson has made a $50,000 donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund as that organization anticipates a growing need for financial assistance for drivers that contract coronavirus. Plus, Cummins finds a use for filtration materials, Amazon postpones Prime Day, and car makers extend plant shutdowns.

TruckPark has added a telemedicine resource within its truck-parking app, giving drivers access to doctors via text or videoconferencing.

Chris Henry writes about the true costs of “unseated” trucks and what carriers can do to keep their number of unseated trucks as close to zero as possible.

Lytx has announced a new technology that allows drivers to simply scan a QR code to be identified and assigned to a vehicle. Plus, the unemployment rate could top 30%, the next coronavirus stimulus package could include infrastructure, and the EPA is set to roll back fuel economy standards.

The Trump administration is considering deploying troops near the Canadian border in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Uber Freight has taken several steps to address industry needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, including offering truck drivers a $20 weekly food credit and cutting shipper costs with zero-profit relief loads.

A FreightWaves survey examines what motor carriers, drivers and shippers and receivers are doing to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

The COVID-19 outbreak is jeopardizing half of all American jobs, Moody’s reports. Plus, United’s CEO says the outbreak is worse than 9/11; U.S. factories face closures; and Seattle cargo terminals shut down.

Profitability is the key to any business staying in business. In trucking it is harder than in many other businesses. Chris Henry explores the “trucking profitability paradox.”

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been active for nearly two months now, but many carriers and drivers remain confused on what steps they must take to comply.

February is National Heart Month. Truck drivers’ health is a key issue; here are some tips to get healthier!

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) will bring an opportunity for education and networking to for-hire carriers, private fleets, associates and driver-training school members, as well as prospects, next month.