Truck driver
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Insurance & Risk Management
Reducing driving-related stress for truckers on the road
In partnership with Reliance Partners ...Truckers often are under a lot of stress due to being away from their family…
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Equipment
Convoy expands drop-and-hook program Convoy Go nationally, opening up more opportunities for owner-operators
Convoy is looking to help owner-operators and small fleets get access to drop-and-hook freight with a nationwide rollout of Convoy…
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Canada
Protesting trucker blames the Canadian government for oil industry nose-dive
Ken Husband drove a tanker truck 2,000 miles from Alberta to the Canadian capital, Ottawa, because he says the Trudeau…
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FreightWaves LIVE
FreightWaves LIVE: U.S. Xpress launches driver development program
The idea is to move from lecture-style classes to a hands-on, technology-driven approach, in an effort to set up drivers…
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FreightWaves LIVE
FreightWaves LIVE – December 24, 2018
In this episode, Chad Prevost talks with various members of the industry about what it takes to handle the large…
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Driver issues
Driver amenities, poor relationships and pay, and ELD concerns among top driver frustrations
Basic amenities such as snacks and a bathroom rank high among truck drivers as improvements shippers can implement at their…
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Driver issues
Kenworth touts its new W990 long-hood tractor as a true “driver’s truck”
“A well-spec’d long-hood conventional stands out in a crowd,” Kyle Cousins, vice president of operations of Fleenor Bros, said after receiving one…
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Cash Flow Corner
Short-term health insurance plans: Should truck drivers consider them?
Cashflow Corner presented by TriumphPay ...Short-term insurance plans can be a life saver during gaps in coverage, but with new…
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Cash Flow Corner
Taking the first steps to getting your own authority
Cashflow Corner presented by TriumphPay ...Starting your own trucking company takes time and planning, but it takes more than just…
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Economics
Business 101 for small carriers
Being an owner-operator or small fleet owner requires more know-how than just driving a truck. Kevin Rutherford explains.
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