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Information on the latest products and practices and even tales from the road offering insight into the all-important fleet asset of the driver. This category helps fleets gauge their own policies surrounding drivers and learn how others maximize recruitment and retention.

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Bill to simplify carrier background checks moves ahead

Jeremy Wolfe

Dec. 5, 2024

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Record-breaking traffic and dicey weather could cloud Thanksgiving transportation

Jade Brasher

Nov. 27, 2024

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The lighting ceremony will take place on December 3, hosted by the Architect of the Capitol in coordination with the U.S. Speaker of the House.

News

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree makes 4,000-mile journey by truck

Jenna Hume

Nov. 27, 2024

Two truck drivers with millions of accident-free miles hauled the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree through 11 states from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to the U.S. Capitol...

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Technology

How AI helps calm the holiday hustle for last-mile fleets

Jade Brasher

Dec. 5, 2024

IdeaXchange

How to optimize transit asset management with GIS-enabled digital twins

Suhel Soudagar

Dec. 5, 2024

New toll rates for E-ZPass customers starting January 2025

For the Driver

New toll rates for E-ZPass customers begin January 2025

Dec. 5, 2024

G.E. “Gene” England stands with a vintage C.R. England truck outside the fleet's Salt Lake City headquarters in 2023.

People

Gene England, 105, leaves behind long trucking legacy of family and safety

FleetOwner Staff

Nov. 14, 2024

The trucking icon and chairman emeritus of C.R. England, who drove until he was 90, died this week. He helped grow a family trucking business into one of the largest motor carriers...

Safety

Beyond maintenance: How fleets can prepare for safe winter operations

Jenna Hume

Nov. 13, 2024

Snow and ice threaten the safety of truck drivers, their equipment, their cargo, and the motoring public. However, proper preparation, technology, and communication can help mitigate...

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Private Fleets

Recognizing Excellence: Meet NPTC's 2024 National Driver All-Stars

Gary Petty

Nov. 7, 2024

NPTC's National Driver All-Stars program recognizes exceptional drivers for their outstanding performance in customer service, safety, regulatory compliance, and community service...

law enforcement pulling over heavy-duty truck

Safety

What Clearinghouse-II will bring in November

Jeremy Wolfe

Oct. 25, 2024

FMCSA is directing states to remove CDL/CLP privileges for any drivers marked as ‘prohibited’ in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. About 177,000 CDL/CLP holders currently have...