Trucking

Ashley Coker Prince Friday, June 6, 2025

How to keep DQ files audit-ready 

Qualifying drivers requires navigating complex Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Doing this correctly is critical, as non-compliant driver qualification files can result in substantial audit fines and serve as a basis for negligence claims in post-crash litigation. Maintaining audit-ready DQ files isn’t just about regulatory compliance—it’s essential for protecting your business from financial and […]

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Ashley Coker Prince Friday, May 30, 2025

Strategic partnerships help companies navigate recruitment challenges

In today’s rapidly evolving logistics landscape, companies face mounting pressure to maintain driver headcount amid persistent industry-wide challenges and the ongoing shortage of qualified CDL holders.  This environment has transformed how companies approach recruitment, as well as what candidates expect from the hiring process. Job applicants now engage with potential employers through increasingly diverse digital […]

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Trucking’s historic slump: How overcapacity and undocumented drivers reshaped the industry

The trucking industry has faced its longest and deepest downturn in history, beginning in March 2022. This prolonged slump, known as the Great Freight Recession, has driven many trucking companies out of business. A sluggish goods economy contributed, but the primary cause is excess capacity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, high freight rates and government stimulus, […]

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