driver News Updates

The Q2 2025 Driver Recruiting and Retention Data Download report found that the pool of truck drivers declined in the second quarter even as the number of job postings grew.

Program Aired: July 31, 2 p.m. ET Join PrePass and NECS Fleet Solutions as they discuss how to effectively manage the complexities of fleet and driver compliance, maximize the use of the right fleet data to achieve your return on investment, and explore ways to uncover savings from your fleet costs. 

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors on June 25 will begin issuing out-of-service violations for truckers unable to pass roadside tests for communicating in English and understanding road signs.    

What does dispatching mean in trucking? This video explains how dispatchers coordinate drivers, loads, and schedules to keep freight moving efficiently.

Learn what personal conveyance means for truck drivers. This video explains FMCSA rules, ELD limits, and when off-duty driving is allowed.

Nearly 40% of truck drivers are misusing personal conveyance time, according to Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspections.   

Program Aired: April 17, 2 p.m. ET Find out how building a safety program around positive reinforcement can transform driver performance. Adam Kahn, chief strategy officer at Netradyne, joins Transport Topics' Seth Clevenger for a special one-on-one conversation to discuss why drivers flourish when fleets celebrate their success and how you can make your driver coaching more effective. 

Program Aired: February 13, 2 p.m. ET “Best Practices in Driver Recruitment and Retention” will discuss some new and innovative approaches fleets are taking to recruit and retain drivers. Sponsored by Motive and Fleetworthy, the webinar will dig into the latest findings from the 2024 Driver Satisfaction Survey and Walker Sands Report. 

Curious about high driver turnover in trucking? This short video breaks down why it happens, current turnover rates, and what carriers can do to improve retention.

Mastering driver and vehicle maintenance data is essential for enhancing fleet safety and productivity. Discover how telematics can reduce downtime, boost productivity, retain drivers, and maximize your safety program’s value with dynamic, integrated safety data insights.