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Why drivers are 'loud quitting' and how fleets can be proactive
Loud quitting, where unsatisfied employees voice their frustration to the masses, is a growing trend on social media. WorkHound CEO Max Farrell joins the 10-44 this week to talk about how fleets can be proactive to keep their drivers happy.
June 2, 2023
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Brakebush program recruits new drivers from within
Brakebush helps employees in other areas of the business, from maintenance to production, become drivers via its Driving Finishing Program, which has had a 100% retention rate so far.
June 1, 2023
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Data shows technology helps commercial fleets improve safe driving behaviors
Overall risky driving behavior among fleets using the Lytx platform decreased in 2022 even as miles driven increased, resulting in a significant drop in collisions per mile traveled in 2022 compared to 2019.
May 30, 2023
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Trucking company owners should consider an ESOP
ESOPs are not only beneficial from a tax perspective; they can also be useful in attracting and retaining drivers in the midst of a driver shortage.
May 16, 2023
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2023 Best Fleets to Drive For: Key findings in compensation and benefits
The programs previously seen as new and creative are now standard practice among fleets.
May 11, 2023
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Oral fluid drug test likely to put more 'cheaters' in FMCSA's Clearinghouse
Once the Department of Health and Human Services certifies two testing labs, fleets will have the option to drug screen drivers via cheek swab – a collection method that practically eliminates cheating.
May 11, 2023
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Technology identified among top ingredients for fleet safety
Nine case studies of carriers that had significantly improved their safety performance uncovered the five elements it takes to create an effective safety program. Technology came in at No. 4 on the list.
May 5, 2023
Isaac dash camera
FMCSA forms task force to review driver lease agreements
The group includes representatives from labor organizations, motor carriers, consumer protection groups, owner-operators, and other businesses, as well as attorneys and educators.
May 1, 2023
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Download CCJ's What Drivers Want report
CCJ's What Drivers Want report is a survey of more than 800 drivers that offers insights into their struggles, frustrations, wants and needs.
April 24, 2023
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Carriers should consider forming a committee to focus on recruiting the next generation of drivers
Here are six steps to guide your company in establishing committees, whether the focus is on recruiting and retention or technology or diversity and inclusion.
April 18, 2023
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Interstate Health breaks ground on first driver-focused clinic
Accessible healthcare is a challenge for all truck drivers, making them one of the unhealthiest populations in the U.S. Interstate Health is on a quest to eradicate that issue based on site selection and the use of technology.
April 14, 2023
Interstate Health driver clinic
Study shows Michigan the safest state for truck drivers
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there have been 4,842 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in the past year.
April 12, 2023
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Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design
Industry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.
April 11, 2023
Angelika Mangino in front of truck
You don't know what you don't know
The general public doesn't understand trucking's problems and may not know they exist, but a recent survey shows them sympathetic once their eyes are opened.
April 10, 2023
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Report shows safety ranks behind revenue growth, minimizing expenses
The Motive State of Safety report shows 95% of respondents said driver safety is a priority, but 40% said their fleets are underinvested in driver safety initiatives and technology.
April 4, 2023
Motive AI dash camera
How recent changes to FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse are affecting fleets
FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect a little more than three years, and while it has taken thousands of potentially unsafe drivers off the highway, it has created challenges for fleets.
March 31, 2023
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Truck driver age creeping up, retirement plans on the back burner for many
Despite a high average age, many truck drivers can't afford to retire and nearly as many say they don't plan to.
March 27, 2023
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Drivers value late model truck, but not as much as other features
A late model truck is important, but mostly due to its perceived reliability versus an older unit. What drivers say is most important are the features spec'd on the truck.
March 27, 2023
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