Driver issues
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Driver issues
Commentary: Truck drivers are aging… or are we entering a golden age in trucking?
Sandeep Kar has written a thought-provoking article about changes in trucks and how those changes affect truck drivers. He also…
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Two truck drivers killed in separate bridge accidents this week on Houston highways
The driver of a tractor-trailer died during a deadly accident on July 3 after his truck was cut off by…
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“Shipper of Choice” TreeHouse Foods bakes-in driver satisfaction
Ease of doing business ranked high with drivers serving over 40 facilities.
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Join us on May 30, 2019 for a live industry Q&A with CEO Craig Fuller
Big things are happening right now in the world of freight. You might be wondering how you can position yourself…
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Legal issues
Cross-border trucks risk stepped-up CBP penalties
Drivers - not brokers - facing penalties of $5,000-$10,000 for violating new e-manifest filing requirements at the border.
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Australia
Baking temperatures put Australia’s trucks and drivers at risk
Trucks and truckers are baking in the extreme Australian summer heat, which is nudging the 122 F (50 C) in…
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Australia
Driven to a deadly distraction
The advent of modern communications technology such as, obviously, the mobile phone, has created a new, yet poorly understood and…
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Driver issues
Truck drivers to trial fatigue-monitoring cap
Fatigue is a big driver-safety issue. SmartCap is wearable technology that helps drivers to monitor and manage their fatigue levels.
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Driver issues
Drug testing legislation to include hair-sample testing for truck drivers
The bill, called the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to report to…
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Driver iQ: Few carriers have staff dedicated to driver retention
Driver iQ’s third quarter recruitment and retention survey found that driver turnover costs the truckload industry over $10.6 billion per…
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