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Fluctuating Truck Driver Availability Trends

There is a saying in the trucking industry that says “If your wheels aren’t turning you ain’t earning”. Trucker employment numbers should be growing with the rise in demand, however, the declining landscape has employers concerned about the future of the industry. Washington is eliminating hiring barriers while some employers are ready to provide up […]

5 Ways Technology Is Improving the Trucking Industry

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The trucking industry has improved on many different fronts in the past few years. In the first year of the pandemic, most companies began using online systems to manage their operations, freight volumes climbed higher than ever, and for a while, diesel prices were low. But today, with the pandemic being in a constant state […]

CDL Issuance from Third Parties Rescinded

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Proposed rulemaking to streamline the process of getting would-be truck drivers a CDL has been rescinded by the FMCSA following a deeper review of the implications if they were to be passed. Specifically, the rules would have allowed states to use third-party testing examiners to administer the commercial driver’s license skills test to students who […]

Freight Logistics Optimization Works

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The Biden administration announced on March 15th a major initiative in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation to revamp the supply chain at the digital foundation layer. The program being pushed is called FLOW. Freight Logistics Optimization Works. You can read the White House Press Sheet by clicking here. FLOW aims to streamline certain […]

FMCSA Clearinghouse Statistics and Training Tips

In the trucking industry, a clearinghouse is a database that is used to track the compliance of commercial drivers and trucking companies with federal and state safety regulations. The clearinghouse typically contains information about drivers’ records of duty status, as well as the results of roadside inspections and other compliance-related activities. This information is used […]

Include Meditation in Driver Wellness Programs

Although this article doesn’t pertain to FMCSA regulations, we thought it may be helpful to share some insights on a practice that will not only help your staff feel better at home and work but has been proven to have far-reaching effects on company performance. This practice is known as Meditation or Mindfulness. Why driver […]