Driver issues

Trucking’s ever-changing demographics make the thoughts and opinions of minority drivers increasingly an invaluable asset.

Truckers Christmas Group Organization (TCGO) is extending its application deadline to Dec. 7 to spread holiday cheer to deserving truck drivers.

Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels says, “Communication between a driver and their fleet manager or safety department should be an open line for expressing what you want from them, but also what should they expect from you?”

Dallas-based Stevens Transport announced a new pay package Monday to reward drivers for their hard work and dedication.

Landstar System announces the opening of a new driver center for its independent owner-operators in Carnesville, Georgia. The 8,000-square-foot facility provides classrooms, a business center, laundry, showers and break rooms.

FreightWaves Chief Strategy Officer JT Engstrom chats surface transportation outlook with Ryder’s head of transportation management at The Future of Logistics Real Estate summit.

Investigators are still searching for a motive in the slaying of truck driver Zachary Sanchez on Sept. 10 in Lyon County, Nevada.

Truck drivers still gripe about long detention times, equipment and adapting to new technology. But they speak positively about communication from their companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Company launches an online training platform called MyTruckerLife to help provide relationship resources for professional truck drivers and their families.

Speeding is the focus of CVSA’s annual week-long Operation Safe Driver inspection blitz, which starts Sunday, July 12.

COVID-19 delayed CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck blitz in May.

Drivers with expired licenses given relief until September 30

Bill provides added protection at truck stops, according to its main sponsor.

Postponement until completion of safety study part of $494 billion highway bill

Dairy Max, Convoy team up to deliver fresh milk to food banks in Texas with plans to expand in other states

Apart from exonerating drivers from wrongful accusations in road accidents, dash cams can also help the fleet management reward top drivers and improve driver behavior.

In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, new governmental regulations and economic uncertainty, FreightWaves’ Driver Appreciation Award highlights leaders in the supply chain who value and respect drivers.

Cancer advocate reminds truckers that May is Melanoma Awareness Month

Drury Hotels is offering hotel rooms for $59 for truck drivers, including two meals, at its 150 locations during the coronavirus outbreak.

As the number of coronavirus patients continued to skyrocket throughout March, so did drivers’ concerns over their motor carriers’ sanitary practices and drivers’ need for personal protective equipment and hazard pay as they risked exposure to the virus while delivering essential supplies across the country.