Every new commercial driver must pass basic standards for safety as they move into an unfamiliar environment, but making new employees familiar with equipment and policy will ensure they are…
Because of high turnover, driver retention has become as important as recruitment. Two panelists during a TCA presentation detail how using driver feedback can encourage loyalty among employees. With a…
Fleet managers must ensure their drivers know protocol in emergency situations. An executive from PrePass Safety Alliance details the steps drivers should take when they see an emergency. Professional truck…
Professional truck drivers stay or leave based on reasons that have to do with more than just money—how well their trucks are spec’d and how well they are maintained are…
Technician shortages and supply chain delays for parts increase equipment wear. Fleet managers must prepare to keep drivers working smoothly. While what they get paid is a top concern to…
Professional truck drivers stay or leave based on reasons that have to do with more than just money—how well their trucks are spec’d and how well they are maintained are…
There is no question that the trucker shortage within heavy duty trucking is due to a variety of factors, especially in light of rising inflation and gas prices. With about…
Keeping a consistent driver pool can lead to better business performance over time. But fleets should take note that retaining good drivers is not a single department job; it’s an…
Sensor-driven innovations in steering and suspension buffer drivers from rough road better than ever. Previously, we covered the importance of maintaining steering and suspension systems, along with how noise, vibration,…
Some fleets might think online training allows drivers to skip courses or have someone else take them instead. But fleets that trust drivers to operate expensive trucks hauling expensive cargo,…
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