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    IdeaXchange

    Vaughn: Who are your drivers driving for?

    Steve Vaughn
    Sept. 17, 2024
    The best truck drivers don't lose sight of the big picture: You drive for everyone on the road because your skill, knowledge, and awareness save lives.
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    US Mexico freight trade nearshoring economy
    Videos

    What would a Fed rate cut mean for trucking?

    Josh Fisher
    Sept. 16, 2024
    ACT Research's Jim Meil shares expert insights into the trucking economy and details what a Fed rate cut could mean for carriers. In this video with FleetOwner, he compares the...
    Johnsonville
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    Private Fleets

    Johnsonville Trucking creates a recipe for private fleet success

    Gary Petty
    Sept. 11, 2024
    The private carrier for Johnsonville’s famous sausage brand has helped the brand grow nationwide through service and safety. The fleet has nearly doubled its driver employment...
    SCF
    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.
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    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.
    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...

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