Driver hiring standards key to keeping down insurance costs
Rigorous driver hiring standards are proving to be more than just a safety measure — they’re a strategic tool for managing insurance costs.
Rigorous driver hiring standards are proving to be more than just a safety measure — they’re a strategic tool for managing insurance costs.
Staying on top of routine vehicle maintenance is crucial for fleets aiming to improve their overall safety profile and reduce their financial risk exposure.
Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, discusses the importance of training and professional development as well as legislative support for the trucking industry.
J.B. Hunt announced the completion of 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in a collaboration with autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics and Bridgestone Americas.
In this edition: The moon becomes a cold storage warehouse, vaccines transported outside the cold chain and Pig Sooie chicken nuggets hit the freezer.
Electrification startup Synop is carving a niche for itself focused on help electric fleets return electricity to the grid and get paid for it.
Hope Zvara, founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time.
Werner’s Q2 earnings saw worsening financial conditions but improving freight market conditions and signs of capacity tightening.
Thin margins and unpredictable risks are the norm, and trucking companies are increasingly turning to captive insurance plans to address those challenges.
In this edition: The Inbound Logistics annual survey results have been released, and Werner celebrates 25 years in Mexico.
Norfolk Southern highlights ways it’s creating sustainable growth through investments in people and technology.
One of Tenstreet’s newest solutions, Pulse+, uses generative AI to make communication more efficient and strengthen human connections.
Kodiak Robotics is delaying commercial on-highway driverless trucks to focus on autonomy in the Permian Basin.
Lytx highlights fleet safety trends and outlines ways fleets can improve their safety and culture through data, reporting and driver coaching.
As she prepared to take ownership of Veriha Trucking, Karen Smerchek took advantage of the networking and real-world experience of her colleagues in the Truckload Carriers Association to properly plan her career trajectory, and now she wants to give back to that same community.
Heartland Express’ Q2 earnings saw a net loss of $3.5 million as it works to improve its operating ratio and profitability
In this edition: Breaking down the most recent Armstrong & Associates study and the FMCSA hits a snag.
Conversations about turnover and retention often hinge heavily on pay, but that is only part of the story.
James Taylor will take his second run at leading a commercial electric truck company as the new CEO of Bollinger Motors.
Fastmore Logistics highlights its proven track record of picking the right carrier and using technology, people and processes to deliver service and security.