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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...

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10 laws that changed how trucking works

How to Better Manage Change When Implementing New Technologies

Cell Phone Distraction: A Cautionary Tale

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