Big companies who are members of the Trucking Alliance have had people oppose the hair testing for drugs as a potential racial bias. The “Assessing the Potential Disparate Impacts of Hair Drug Testing Among Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers” study, done at the University of Central Arkansas, did not find any…
When drivers are looking for a job, not all companies are going to be the same when it comes to what works for them and what they are looking for in a carrier. Every company is a bit different and finding the right fit can be tricky. Some of the…
Heavy Duty Trucking Magazine and Work Truck Online are hosting a free webinar on Thursday, March 19th at 11:00 AM PT. The topic will involve creating a safety culture for your entire fleet. Click the link below to find out more about this free webinar and where you can sign…
There’s a lot of uptime in the trucking industry, it’s the unscheduled downtime we need to start finding solutions for. Building relationships with dealers and service providers is a good place to start. If you can put a face to and build a relationship with a person who you may…
There is quite a bit of new technology out there for trucks to help combat greenhouse gas emissions that diesels put out. Reefers (refrigerated trucks) are no different and there are some new technologies to consider when trying to become more eco-friendly while keeping your load cold. Going electric seems…
The Ohio House has voted to amend a bill to give assistance to carriers who are looking to bring on more drivers. Bill HB222 would give eligible carriers a tax credit to help cover the costs of training the new drivers. There would be an annual cap of $3 million…
Hyliion has announced that they will be delivering three trucks with its 6X4HE Class 8 hybrid system to Penske Truck Leasing. These will be displayed in the Dana Incorporated booth at the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. These hybrid systems will reduce fuel consumption…
There is a program out there where truck drivers get to interact with classrooms full of kids. This program is called Trucker Buddy and is a fairly simple thing for truckers to keep up with. Just recently, a trucker named Android Pfloyd stopped by Palm Bay Magnet School in Melbourne,…
The Michelin Mechanical Care program comes from the Digital Services Platform they introduced as part of the Services and Solutions global division introduced in 2018. This new trailer Care program will include DOT inspections, preventative maintenance, brake repair, wheels and tires, and other aspects of the trailer that require light…
There is a new non-profit organization out there that is helping truckers in need. TEAR (Truckers Emergency Assistance Responders) is a group of people who help truckers that need help due to wage theft, carrier abandonment, accidents, injury, or other issues truckers sometimes face. Idella Hanson, Dominic Oliveira, and Desiree…