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The top trucking trends of 2021
For the transport industry, 2021 may be best described as the year of the shortage. But trucking firms are creative problem-solvers.
By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 29, 2021 -
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What trucking CEOs say about the vaccine mandate
The future of the Biden administration's employer mandate for COVID-19 vaccines and regular testing is uncertain, so fleets are planning for multiple scenarios.
By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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Should driver pay be tied to productivity? Fleet execs say it's risky.
As trucking firms consider incentives, fairness comes into question. It's not the driver's fault if rates go down.
By Amanda Loudin • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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Old Dominion struggles to prepare for impending vaccine mandate's testing requirement
If trucking can't secure an exemption, "God help our industry," CEO Greg Gantt said.
By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Drivers: 18-year-olds should join our ranks with the right training
Repositioning the image of the trucking profession would help to recruit and retain young drivers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Driver concerns are trucking's top issues in 2021: ATRI
Some fleets are laser-focused on retaining their workforce, but pay may not be the only answer to retention.
By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 24, 2021 -
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Irked by vaccine mandate, large trucking firms speak out
The American Trucking Associations filed a lawsuit against the mandate, citing its "devastating impacts on the supply chain and the economy."
By Jim Stinson • Updated Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Fleets turn to tech for protection against 'nuclear verdicts'
It's not enough to gather safety data. Trucking firms must also act on it.
By Heather Larson • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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With autonomous trucks on the horizon, insurance questions need answers
TuSimple is working with Liberty Mutual Insurance to create a coverage product for when driverless trucks are deployed at scale.
By Heather Larson • July 26, 2021 -
Why former UPS, FedEx execs say AI will be the standard for transport
Artificial intelligence on the driver side can intersect with tools on the fleet-management side.
By S.L. Fuller • June 21, 2021 -
Long-haul, interregional drivers use apps to find truck parking
An ATRI study found younger drivers and those with fewer years of experience were more likely to turn to apps.
By Jim Stinson • June 15, 2021 -
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Fleets confront cargo theft with caution, oversight and tech
Schneider maintained a zero-theft status, despite thefts involving tractor-trailers increasing 29% from 2019 to 2020.
By Jim Stinson • June 14, 2021 -
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Crumbling infrastructure, volatile weather a double whammy for logistics
On streets and highways, transport leaders gird constantly for delays and rerouting.
By Jim Stinson • June 1, 2021 -
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How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters
As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.
June 1, 2021 -
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4 types of billion-dollar weather events tested supply chains in 2020
The combination of a record year for natural disasters and the pandemic magnified disruptions to shippers, carriers and everyone in between.
By Shefali Kapadia , S.L. Fuller • June 1, 2021 -
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OpinionLogistics firms can make a dent in climate change. I know from experience.
The last year has shown that supply chains are amazingly resilient, but even resilience has its limits, writes Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network.
By Kathy Fulton • June 1, 2021 -
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How 'traffic calming' and speed reductions improve safety
Contrary to popular belief, lowering speeds in cities doesn't necessarily increase congestion or pollution, experts said.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 24, 2021 -
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How VR saves costs, increases safety in trucking
Commercial drivers are among those demonstrating the greatest interest in virtual reality.
By Emilie Shumway • May 5, 2021 -
Cascading effects of Texas winter storm bump up spot rates
Spring is here, and the polar vortex of mid-February is in the rearview mirror. But impacts on the spot market linger.
By Jim Stinson • April 5, 2021 -
UPS takes driver safety to the next level with virtual reality
Virtual and augmented reality can give drivers tools needed to make better decisions — and validate the choices.
By Heather Larson • March 19, 2021 -
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Deep DiveSleep apnea: A slow killer lurks among OTR truck drivers
Fatigue management and safety programs are taking root in the freight business, as trucking firms address the issue without federal regulators.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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FAQ: Can (and should) trucking firms mandate drivers get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Transport leaders can mandate any policy, provided it follows employment law. But what if drivers refuse?
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Werner idles 1K trucks during icy storm
A winter storm pummeled some Southern states, causing trucks to park and service centers to close.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Businesses, HR groups ask EEOC for vaccine incentive guidance
Scores of employers, including Ryder, have announced plans to offer paid time off to employees who get vaccinated.
By Katie Clarey , S.L. Fuller • Feb. 11, 2021 -
How cameras change the narrative on truck driver safety
Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 11, 2021
