Truck drivers with sleep disorders struggle with safety
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most undiagnosed and prevalent sleep disorder that plagues the transportation logistics industry.
Want better driver retention? Ask your drivers what they want
Driver feedback is one of the most valuable assets a company can have, encouraging loyalty and an open chain of communication.
Trucking industry awaits Supreme Court response to CTA’s case against AB5
Until the Supreme Court makes a decision on the case, there is an injunction in place that disallows the state of California from enforcing the controversial Assembly Bill 5.
Owner-operators place high value of ability to take their pets with them on the road
In a Truckstop.com survey conducted in light of National Take Your Pet to Work Week, independent owner-operators conveyed that taking their pet on the road with them was a key benefit in their chosen profession.
OOIDA pushed for better truck parking across the nation
Prioritizing better truck parking should be a no-brainer for states who want to enhance the cohesiveness of the trucking industry.
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is gaining traction in Congress
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, formally known as HR2187, is gaining traction in Congress as two more co-sponsors hopped on board.
Truck parking in the US is a huge driver issues; members of Congress call for action
Adequate parking availability has been an issue for drivers for years.
Talk with your drivers about new tech
Keeping the communication lines open and honest with drivers not only builds trust but also a better understanding of why the new technology is implemented into their work.
Trucker safety is critical; how to avoid being targeted
Companies and drivers alike are becoming more concerned about the safety of their workers as crime upticks in the transportation industry.
Electric truck training facility opened by Volvo
A total of 14,865-square-feet is being allocated to training drivers on the Volvo VNR Electric model.
ATA’s Chris Spears advocates for better driver parking
American Trucking Association’s President Chris Spear has spoken out about efforts to address better driver parking situations.
Are speed limiters the final straw for truckers?
With the FMCSA proposing speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles, truckers have responded and they are overwhelmingly unhappy.
Oilfields provide truckers a niche business opportunity
Oilfields require a lot of heavy lifting.
Fragile supply chains may still be threatened by trucker protests
The trend of trucker protests in early 2022 by North American truckers, mainly due to COVID-19 mandates, resulted in traffic jams in a handful of cities across the United States and Canada.
Domestic trucking heavily threatened by persistent China port lockdowns
China locking down its top port cities because of more coronavirus outbreaks is likely to have serious consequences for trucking here in the United States.
“Go 70 mph, tops”, most fleets use speed limiters
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported last week it would continue moving forward with a rule requiring speed limiters on trucks.
Driver turnover can be avoided with KPI’s
A consistent driver pool is a revealing key performance indicator for a trucking fleet and often determines how insurance underwriters approach agreements with carriers.
Hours of service lawsuit led by the OOIDA
The OOIDA is organizing in order to represent trucker’s interests during oral arguments in regards to a lawsuit involving hours-of-service requirements.