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BusinessLogistics

Trucking Recruitment Firms See Business Surge Amid Driver Shortage

Trucking recruitment firms are seeing a surge in business as carriers seek to fill seats behind the wheel and address a driver shortage that was exacerbated by the pandemic.

September 2, 2021
BusinessFuel

Chevron, Bunge Seek Soy Renewable Fuel Venture

Oil giant Chevron Corp. and oilseed-and-grain company Bunge Ltd. agreed to pursue a joint venture to build a “farmer to fueling station” supply chain to meet demand for less-polluting renewable fuels.

September 2, 2021
BusinessTechnology

Eliminate Distracted Driving, Reduce Risk AND Retain Drivers by Addressing Technology Addiction

Fleets’ distracted driving issues are not unique to the industry, as studies show technology addiction is incredibly prevalent. To solve distracted driving, fleets must address this underlying addiction by preventing the dangerous behavior and providing positive rewards for improvement. Learn more and find solutions in this free download. 

September 1, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

Reptile Theory: A History and 5 Ways to Win Before Trial

While many factors have contributed to the rise of Nuclear Verdicts, the most prominent has been the spread of “reptile theory” as a strategy employed by the plaintiff’s bar.In this eBook, we discuss how:  Reptile theory was first used and later took the trucking industry by storm  Plaintiff’s attorneys use the strategy against fleets in court  Fleets can get ahead of reptile theory before it’s too late 

September 1, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Top Five Ways to Save Money on Toll

For a fleet of any size, toll is an expense that is time-consuming to manage and can add up quickly. Ready to save money on toll? Here are the top-five things to consider when determining your approach to toll management.    

September 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

First 24 Hours After a Crash Can Affect Legal Implications Later

The actions taken by a motor carrier in the hours immediately following a truck-involved crash can be critical to the potential legal outcome of the incident, regardless of whether it is a serious accident or a simple fender bender, trucking attorneys said.

September 1, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Fleetmaster Works With Customer, OEMs to Add Electric Trucks

For Virginia-based Fleetmaster Express, transitioning to a greener fleet was compelled in part by a customer’s request and is advancing in concert with truck manufacturers.

September 1, 2021
BusinessTop 100TCA

Walmart Hiring 20,000, Including Freight Handlers, Technicians

Walmart is looking to hire 20,000 new workers ahead of the holiday season, including freight handlers, lift drivers, technicians and more.

September 1, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TRB Panelists Consider Future Study Potential of LED Lighting

The long-term effects of roadway lighting is an area of study that could benefit from further targeted research, experts presenting during a Transportation Research Board webinar said.

September 1, 2021
BusinessSafetyFuel

In Ida’s Aftermath, No Quick Relief in Sight

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled Sept. 1 for food, gas, water and relief from the sweltering heat as thousands of line workers toiled to restore electricity and officials vowed to set up more sites where people could get free meals and cool off.

September 1, 2021