U.S. 93 out of Las Vegas is among the most dangerous and congested routes for some drivers.
May 8, 2018truck drivers
Business, Technology, Perspective
Perspective: Drivers Seek Improvements on Routes
An annual survey of thousands of drivers found that while most are happy with the pay structure their fleets offer, they see room for improvement with how their routes are selected.
May 7, 2019
Perspective
Opinion: Promote Truck Driver Safety All Year — Not Just at the Holidays
It’s that time of year when we see a lot of information on how to promote safe driving during the holiday season. While this increased diligence is helpful, it’s just as important to establish an environment for truck drivers that promotes safety all year-round.
December 10, 2018
Government, Business, Safety
Driver Melvin Cravin secures his load. (Eric Miller/Transport Topics)
Leaving Las Vegas: A Drive to Phoenix on U.S. 93 That Many Drivers Don’t Relish
Driver Melvin Cravin secures his load. (Eric Miller/Transport Topics)
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder by Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics
Autonomous Technology Not Impacting Trucking Jobs in Short Term, Officials Say
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder by Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics
WASHINGTON — The adoption of advanced autonomous and connected vehicle applications will not disrupt the employment landscape for commercial drivers in the next few years, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) told automotive executives Jan. 25.
January 25, 2018
Business, Safety
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Georgia Technical School Adds Seats To Truck Driving Class
WALB10 via YouTube
Albany Technical College, based in Albany, Ga., is increasing enrollment opportunities for students studying to be truck drivers.
November 17, 2017
Business
TransForce Inc. Adds Driving Ambition to Holdings
TransForce Inc., a driver leasing and workforce management company in Alexandria, Va., has acquired assets of Driving Ambition Inc., a regional provider of commercial truck drivers with operations in six states, company officials announced Sept. 26.
September 27, 2017
Business
Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics
Emphasizing Importance of Trucking Could Draw More Women to Industry
Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics
ATLANTA — Trucking companies can do their part to redress the shortage of female workers by emphasizing the importance of the industry as a whole, according to Ellen Voie, president of the Women In Trucking Association.
September 18, 2017
Technology, Equipment, Safety
TT File Photo
Truckers Benefit From Weather Forecasting Technology
TT File Photo
Increasingly sophisticated weather forecasting applications are helping fleets and drivers navigate around adverse weather conditions that could pose safety risks or delay the movement of freight.
September 18, 2017
Business, Technology
Hirschbach Motor Lines
Hirschbach Motor Lines to Use Driver Match from Stay Metrics
Hirschbach Motor Lines
After the recent launch of its Driver Match application, Stay Metrics has announced that Hirschbach Motor Lines will be using the technology to assign drivers to driver managers.
September 5, 2017
Business, Equipment, Safety
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Truckers Embrace the Spotlight, Friendly Rivalries at National Championship
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Gary Harms and Don Logan, elite truck drivers with stellar performance records, go about their tasks with a strong focus on safety. They respect every aspect of the trucking industry, including the other drivers. But safety is their top objective.
July 25, 2017Pages
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