For the Driver

For the Driver from American Trucker serves independent owner-operators and growing trucking fleets operating fewer than five power units.

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For the Driver

Truck drivers: How do you want to be appreciated?

Jenna Hume

Sept. 16, 2024

US Mexico freight trade nearshoring economy

Videos

What would a Fed rate cut mean for trucking?

Josh Fisher

Sept. 16, 2024

News

Ford developed a connected charging software solution that helps fleets manage their charging from end to end, simplifying the charging and reimbursement process for fleets with vehicles that charge at employees’ homes,

Emissions & Efficiency

Ford Pro’s at-home fleet charging solution manages vehicle charging, simplifies driver reimbursement for EV energy use

Jade Brasher

Sept. 16, 2024

IdeaXchange

Does your fleet have a driver pay problem or a messaging problem?

Leah Shaver

Sept. 16, 2024

FedEx orders 15 Workhorse W56 step vans to support carbon-neutral global operations by 2040

Emissions & Efficiency

FedEx places order for 15 Workhorse W56 step vans

FleetOwner Staff

Sept. 16, 2024

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For the Driver

TCA, trucking industry highlight military

Jenna Hume

May 31, 2024

Trucking fleets across the U.S. display military appreciation and support on their tractors and trailers. Here is a photo gallery of truckload carriers' patriotic rigs.

Safety

States with the largest decrease in fatal truck accidents

Jenna Hume

Sept. 12, 2024

Here are the U.S. states with the largest decrease in fatal truck accidents, according to a new study by personal injury lawyers at Whitley Law Firm.

This year the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund will also be hosting a Hope-A-Thon across all its social media channels with some live interviews with campaign sponsors, SCF beneficiaries, and health and wellness program participants.

Operations

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: How the industry is celebrating

Jenna Hume

Sept. 10, 2024

The trucking industry supports drivers ahead of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Here are some ways drivers are being recognized with deals and praise this year.

As it relates to marijuana, drivers are still subject to Department of Transportation regulations and testing. This brings some confusion for drivers and retention challenges for carriers.

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Safety

For carriers, growing use of marijuana challenges driver retention

Jeremy Wolfe

Sept. 9, 2024

Growing institutional and cultural acceptance of marijuana makes the substance more available than ever. This challenges carriers to retain drivers and keep them informed within...