First introduced in 2012 for a one-year run celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission, the Big Idaho Potato Truck is going to be making its rounds again for another year. Even though there was questionable weather this year, the potato crops still yielded well and the media…
The nomination period for the Driver of the Year and Owner Operator of the Year is now open and will close on November 15. Put on by the Truckload Carriers Association, this contest recognizes drivers who have good safety records and who have gone above and beyond to improve the…
Stay Metrics, a provider of driver retention tools, has released Stay Ahead, a new platform that helps carriers stay ahead of turnover. At the center of this new product is a new tool for reducing driver turnover within the first year of employment. The portal for carriers alerts them when…
Martin Daum, the soon to be new CEO of Daimler Trucks and Buses, is launching “Transportation Matters” the first CEO podcast in the industry. This monthly podcast will be launched September 4 on many available channels. International guests will be interviewed and they will be discussing a wide array of…
When a tires goes out, and is in a dual position, do you change just the one tire or do you change both? It’s a better idea to change both, but as the trucking industry is changing, it’s been noticed that most companies change only the one. Here are some…
The company Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) has made it their goal to create a positive image for the trucking industry. Since their beginning five years ago they have been telling the story of trucking through social media and billboards. They have also been using truck wraps, which can be…
There is an app out there, for truckers, that makes business a one-stop shop. In this industry there is a lot of paperwork, some empty miles, and too many hours waiting to get paid. One of the fastest growing businesses to solve all of these issues is Convoy. Its beginning…
A concern about small moves and ELD violations came up during FMCSA’s public listening session at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. Since the ELDs became a mandate, there have been a lot of truck drivers out there who are getting violations for moving their trucks short distances for…
These days, there are quite a few employers out there who are concerned about the health of their employees and are promoting wellness in their business. This is taking place within the trucking company and it is a good thing for drivers. In a business that needs to move fast…
With the FMCSA’s proposed changes to the current hours of service rules comes new suggestions from truck drivers. During the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration set up a public listening session where truckers could voice their concerns about the HOS changes. Drivers are…