Author: Hilary Daninhirsch

Many trucking companies offer mentorship programs for new drivers to help them navigate all the nuances of the trucking lifestyle that aren’t taught in a formal CDL training course.

Reverse logistics — the management and movement of returned goods — is one of the most significant systems in the economy, and one of the most complicated. 

From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious of drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.

Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.

With a lingering labor shortage affecting drivers for several years, fleets are finding that there’s a steady growth of job demand for operational support roles known as back-office jobs.

Driver Clarissa Rankin is a social media influencer who encourages women to enter the trucking industry and shares a glimpse of her life on the road. And she’s not alone.

In order to draw more women into trucking, many believe that the messaging geared toward women should portray the industry as one that provides independence, excitement and opportunities for financial security.

When truck driver health care comes to mind, most think of cardiovascular or weight issues. However, skin care and musculoskeletal well-being is also a growing concern.

In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.

Fleets and shippers have been taking extra precautions to help protect the professional truck drivers who have been serving on the front lines of the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.