truck drivers News Updates

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Congressional Policymakers Push for More Truck Parking Aid

A bill meant to improve transportation safety by increasing access to truck parking was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Western Nevada College Approved for Third-Party CDL Testing

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has paved the way for Western Nevada College to provide official third-party testing for exams for commercial driver license students.

March 3, 2025
Business

Experts Say Empower Drivers to Become Your Best Recruiters

Corporate coaches during an annual truck driver recruiting conference urged attendees to create cultures that lead to employees becoming the company’s greatest ambassadors.

February 24, 2025
Business, Safety

ATRI Seeks Carrier Input on Hiring Across Demographics

Researchers at ATRI are asking motor carriers whether they'd be willing to hire truck drivers with prior criminal convictions.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Alleged Triggerman in Murder Tied to Staged Accidents Scheme

Investigators identified the alleged triggerman in the murder of an informant who was involved in a conspiracy to cover up a New Orleans-area scheme to stage crashes with tractor-trailers.

January 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Side, Rear Cameras Extend Visibility Around Tractor-Trailers

In addition to installing video-based safety systems in the cabs of their trucks, some fleet operators also are deploying cameras on the side of the truck and even rear cameras on the trailer.

January 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety

Fleets Can Earn Driver Acceptance of Video Safety Systems

Fleet managers say convincing drivers that onboard video systems are there for the driver’s benefit is key to ensuring a successful implementation of the technology.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Retains Fleets' 50% Random Drug Testing Rate in 2025

Motor carriers must continue to conduct random drug tests with 50% of their truck drivers and random alcohol tests with 10% of their drivers in 2025, FMCSA announced.

January 16, 2025
Business, Logistics

Trucking Sees Early Indications of Rising Driver Demand

The trucking industry saw very early indications that driver demand picked up during the third quarter, while remaining affected by market conditions.

November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

DEA Won't Decide on Marijuana Until After Election

WASHINGTON — A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug won’t come until after the November presidential election.

September 3, 2024