Laura McMillan
Business, Technology, Perspective
Perspective: A Blueprint to Attract Younger Drivers
As Congress and the FMCSA weigh programs to put young drivers on the road, now is the perfect time to consider how the trucking industry can use intrinsic rewards and technology to attract recruits.
September 9, 2019 Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Perspective
Opinion: A Sensible Way to Lower the CDL Age Requirement
For interstate carriers, allowing younger drivers to earn a CDL would vastly widen the pool of drivers and limit the loss of candidates to other careers. And that’s why some legislators are seeking a solution.
September 17, 2018 Perspective
Opinion: US Gets Serious About Driver Training
While the electronic logging device mandate has been dominating the headlines, a lesser-known provision enacted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will require that U.S.-based commercial driver license training facilities prove they meet facility, staff and curriculum requirements.
February 21, 2018