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Carriers Turn to Wellness Tools to Support Truckers

Fleets are increasingly utilizing wellness programs and technology to prioritize their drivers' health and wellness, in efforts to improve driver morale, performance and retention.

March 30, 2026
BusinessSafety

Control Costs and Support Drivers with Proactive Injury Management

Program Aired: March 5, 2 p.m. ET Mike Pelz, vice president of health and safety solutions at Examinetics, joins Seth Clevenger for a special one-on-one conversation to discuss the benefits of proactively managing driver health and compliance and how high-performing fleets structure their injury management programs.

March 5, 2026
Safety

St. Christopher Fund Co-Founder John McElligott Dies at 80

Dr. John McElligott, an advocate whose work through the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund helped thousands of truck drivers facing medical hardship, died Feb. 15. He was 80.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

9 Drugmakers Reach Deals With Trump on Prices to Avoid Tariffs

President Trump announced deals with nine pharmaceutical companies, the latest in a series of pacts designed to lower prices for some Americans in exchange for a reprieve from tariffs.

December 19, 2025
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Fleet Operators Cite Safety, Efficiency Gains With In-Cab Tech

Transportation and safety executives outlined how they’ve improved safety, efficiency and driver satisfaction through technology implementation at Samsara's user conference.

June 25, 2025
BusinessSafetyPerspective

Perspective: ICHRAs and How They Can Help Small Companies

A relatively new benefits option allows transportation companies to control their expenses by reimbursing drivers for health insurance rather than buying it for them.

November 25, 2024
Business

The Secrets to Keeping Drivers Safe & Happy

Explore the secrets behind driver satisfaction and brand loyalty in this dynamic white paper. Uncover how a supportive environment and purpose-built uniforms redefine driver well-being, fostering a committed workforce and boosting your brand's success.

March 1, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Plans to Remove 15,000 Medical Examiner Certifications

Federal trucking regulators plan to disqualify more than 15,000 physicians responsible for certifying that truck drivers are healthy enough to get behind the wheel.

January 26, 2024
GovernmentSafety

Federal Officials Mull Adding Fentanyl to Drug Test Panel

A federal drug testing advisory board will begin discussions next month on possibly adding a testing panel for fentanyl to drug test drivers and other federal safety-sensitive employees for the potentially deadly drug.

November 20, 2023
BusinessSafety

Shift in Eating Habits, Exercise and Attitude Pays Off for Overweight Driver

SAN DIEGO — Mesilla Valley Transportation driver William Velazquez knew he wanted to make a change when he found himself tiring easily while playing with his children. His life as a truck driver keeps him sedentary for long periods of time, so he knew getting healthier would be a challenge. But his company offered a program to help.

October 23, 2022

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