by Ellen Voie, on Nov 3, 2021 7:30:00 AM

For those of us in the trucking industry, we are all aware of the data suggesting that crashes involving commercial trucks are overwhelmingly caused by the non-professional driver. Or, as …

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by Holly Gerke, on Oct 27, 2021 7:42:48 AM

As global supply chains are challenged by widespread shortages of truck drivers, longshoremen and warehouse employees, transportation networks are also facing unmet demand for new maintenance technicians. According to research …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Aug 25, 2021 10:58:29 AM

Many professional truck drivers go above and beyond their job descriptions, excelling at safety while also contributing to the trucking profession and their communities. A few in particular stand out …

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by Michele Wade, on Apr 20, 2021 4:28:14 PM

After more than 30 years on the road, Barb Duncan knows a thing or two about safety. Today, she is a professional Driver and Trainer for Warren Gibson Transport and …

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by TA-Petro | Sponsored Content, on Mar 10, 2021 6:30:00 AM

As a professional driver, you know the cost of replacing tires is a major expense. What if you could save on tire costs without sacrificing performance or safety? Retreading can …

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by Women In Trucking Staff, on Mar 4, 2021 12:19:34 PM

Essential workers perform duties across critical infrastructure sectors and maintain the services and functions that U.S. residents depend on daily. These include healthcare workers, police officers, professional drivers and more …

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by Nick Erdmann, on Dec 8, 2020 4:21:10 PM

At the 2020 Accelerate! Virtual Conference, Scott Cornell from Travelers Insurance Special Investigation Group and I facilitated an Operations and Safety Interactive Roundtable. Here's a recap of our discussion covering …

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by Michele Wade, on Jun 24, 2020 1:16:00 PM

Safety is a priority at National Carriers Inc. (NCI), a diversified motor carrier based in Irving, Texas. Redefining The Road recently caught up with Jill Maschmeier, Director of Safety and …

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by Bob Stanton, on Mar 23, 2020 5:16:00 PM

Truckers For A Cause medical support group cofounder and long-haul trucker Bob Stanton helped put together the following “decision tree” of sorts in hopes of assisting any driver faced with …

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by Jeana Hysell, on Feb 21, 2020 11:06:00 AM

Commercial drivers “should exercise caution” when deciding whether to use CBD oil, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced. Products containing the hemp-derived substance known as cannabidiol have grown in …

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