News & Reports
10 laws that changed how trucking works
A look back at some of the top labor issues in the freight-hauling industry since deregulation in the 1980s—and even before—as well as the notable impacts of ongoing worker and driver challenges. FleetOwner Staff Although the federal government doesn’t regulate labor...
How to Better Manage Change When Implementing New Technologies
Jane Jazrawy New regulations in the trucking industry and rapid innovation have created a flurry of software and hardware offerings for trucks and everything else connected to logistics. These advancements have helped with recruitment, training, routing, safety,...
Cell Phone Distraction: A Cautionary Tale
Marc Green This is an abbreviated, edited excerpt from Roadway Human Factors: From Science To Application, 2nd edition, 2022 (hopefully). To aid the causal reader, most references are not included. The original text contains the fully referenced version. Cell...
The impact of truck tire maintenance on diesel fuel economy cannot be understated
Seth Skydel The science is simple—the air pressure in a tire is what carries the load, explained John Ramaika, regional fleet manager at Double Coin. Therefore, an underinflated tire requires more energy, meaning more fuel to roll. “The simplest and most neglected...
Personal Conveyance: How and When to Use It
Personal conveyance: How and when to use it Ryan Witkowski With strict regulations for hours-of-service, the use of personal conveyance can be an important tool for truckers. However, it can be a confusing area for some. Personal conveyance is used to account for the...
FMCSA Audits 101
Check out this good article from Brandon Wiseman - click here.
Deciphering the Motor Carrier Rating: What Does It All Mean?
Motor Carriers can often find themselves in a frustrating scenario trying to defend why they do not have a current “SATISFACTORY” safety rating. It is understandable to question a motor carrier’s safety rating when they are currently “CONDITIONAL” or even...
Entry Level Driver Training Program
The following is a brief overview of the Entry Level Driver Training program. For complete information click on the link below. https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Interested in ELDT? Select a scenario below to determine if you are required to complete entry-level driver...
I think we already knew this… ELD Mandate and Accidents
Overedrive Staff Study finds trucking accidents up after ELDs On its way to publication in the Journal of Operations Management last year, a study by researchers at the University of Arkansas previously reported on in 2019 in Overdrive ended up highlighting a...
Is your fleet ready for 3G sunset?
A good article by Deborah Lockridge here.