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Mandates, E-Commerce and Congestion Complicate Truck Parking Issues

Truck parking, which affects everything from driver satisfaction to cargo security, is a top concern for the trucking industry.

February 7, 2022

KLLM Announces Largest Driver Pay Increase in Company History

KLLM Transport Services is implementing the largest comprehensive pay and compensation increase in its history, the company announced Jan. 18.

January 24, 2022

Fleets Sustain Safety Culture Through Driver Relationships, Technology

While technologies have provided real-time data and new insights into how to reduce incidents and help drivers to improve their skills, many fleet executives say building a reputation for safety boils down to trust, culture and accountability.

January 18, 2022

Better Planning, Equipment Maintenance Are Key to Improved Loading Dock Efficiency

In a time when supply chain issues have reached critical mass, trucking and warehouse companies, as well as dock equipment managers, have been searching for solutions for better efficiency.

December 3, 2021

Teamwork Brings US Capitol Christmas Tree Cheer

WASHINGTON — A truckload of holiday cheer has appeared at the U.S. Capitol Building with the arrival of an 84-foot white fir, made possible by committed industry partnerships.

November 22, 2021

Winter Preparedness for Fleets Starts Long Before the Cold Arrives

As preparedness is the best defense against the rough elements, winterizing vehicles is an essential part of maintenance and safety.

November 15, 2021

J.B. Hunt Execs Say Mandate Issues Extend Beyond Drivers

The question of how a federal vaccine mandate might affect transportation workers other than truck drivers must be considered amid broader discussion of the proposal, an industry executive said at a recent event.

November 12, 2021

Werner CEO Voices Concern Over Vaccine Mandate

Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers during a recent event said that while his company is encouraging staff to get a COVID-19 vaccination, he noted the nature of the work in trucking — and of the workforce itself — suggests a vaccination mandate is not an ideal path.

November 12, 2021

Current Driver-Assist Tech Effective, Experts Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Driver-assist technologies that are already widely available on the commercial truck market have demonstrated that they can prevent crashes, save lives and reduce litigation-related costs, a group of industry experts said.

October 27, 2021