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Trucking voices press FMCSA on hair testing as agency awaits health ruling
Dozens of stakeholders participated in the agency's call for comments on the drug testing method. Here's a roundup of notable contributions.
By David Taube • Oct. 4, 2022 -
Buttigieg announces nearly $40 million in grants to expand truck parking
The money will pay for additional parking in Florida and Tennessee, plus tech to help drivers find open spaces.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Nikola recalls all Tre BEV trucks in US due to seat belt defect
The flaw could increase the risk of injury during a crash, according to the NHTSA.
By David Taube • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Hutcheson confirmed as FMCSA head, ending agency’s yearslong void
The agency has lacked a permanent leader since Ray Martinez left the post in late 2019.
By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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By Tito Warren, President Global Industrial Sales and Operations Red Wing Shoe Company • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Trucking executives share autonomous vehicle timeline projections
Multiple company leaders said they don’t expect the technology to be widespread during their careers.
By David Taube • Sept. 15, 2022 -
NHTSA strengthens standards for rear impact guards
The safety standards will require new trailers and semitrailer to better protect against underride crashes.
By David Taube • July 6, 2022 -
Autonomous trucking companies seek to show automation is road-ready
AV companies are conducting trials to show their technology is safe. Will they be enough to convince the public?
By Kate Magill • June 1, 2022 -
Automated inspections drive fleet efficiency
J.B. Hunt and Western Express are among carriers participating in an electronic inspection pilot program that could ultimately save drive time.
By Heather Larson • May 18, 2022 -
Officials hope to conduct 70K inspections for Roadcheck 2022
The event will focus on wheel end components and provide an opportunity for executives to highlight proactive safety practices.
By Heather Larson • May 16, 2022 -
By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for transportation
A proposal to spend $3 billion in freight and highway projects is among the president's requests to Congress.
By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2022 -
AV safety rule brings clarity to trucking industry
The provisions offer safety standards for trucks that could one day be fully automated, but regulators noted the need for more investigation around crash safety.
By Jason Plautz • March 23, 2022 -
Deep Dive
'A lonely profession': How COVID-19 took a toll on drivers' mental health
Two years into a pandemic that's left many drivers isolated, industry experts urge new support systems and more open dialogue.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 16, 2022 -
OSHA stay a 'sigh of relief,' but not the end of employer vaccination concerns
States and local governments adopted their own versions of the federal emergency temporary standard, and more rule changes may be on the horizon.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 7, 2022 -
Truck stops, governments take on parking in 2022 and beyond
Love's Travel Stops is adding 3,000 parking spots this year. And technology is in the works to help drivers find spots along a major U.S. interstate.
By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 31, 2022 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Drivers: 18-year-olds should join our ranks with the right training
Repositioning the image of the trucking profession would help recruit and retain young drivers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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