Trends in Trucking Archives

Fair Chance Recruiting: Hiring justice-impacted CDL drivers may be solution to turnover for some carriers

Bruce Guthrie - January 5, 2026

Many fleet operators and human resources professionals agree that driver turnover and a lack of qualified applicants available to fill open positions is an ongoing

Is your fleet future-proof? Tariff uncertainty gives carriers reason to pause fleet replacement cycle

Kris Rutherford - December 30, 2025

In times of economic uncertainty business owners in all sectors tend to think long and hard before investing their money in capital expenses. In the

Sliding into 2026: Light at the end of the freight recession tunnel may be too late for some

Cliff Abbott - December 23, 2025

Many carriers began 2025 with high hopes that trucking conditions were turning the corner, ending the long “freight recession.” The ones that still survive are

Tackling the issues: TCA provides tools to help carriers clarify rules regarding English proficiency and contractor classification

Kris Rutherford - November 3, 2025

Legal aspects of the trucking industry are in a constant state of flux. Whether it’s executive level decision-making, broker concerns, or safety compliance, trends in

Riding the wave: Clarity on younger drivers helps steer trucking into the future

Cliff Abbott - October 31, 2025

The three-year Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) program, designed to pave the way for allowing 18- to 20-year-old CDL holders to operate in interstate commerce,

Uncertain outlook: Analysts look ahead to the future of freight

Cliff Abbott - October 30, 2025

Uncertain. That’s probably the best way to describe the state of the freight market, according to Eric Starks, chairman of the board for FTR Transportation

Greening your fleet: Fuel efficiency has strong impact on vehicle emissions

Kris Rutherford - October 30, 2025

In the trucking industry, the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) comes down to one primary factor — fuel efficiency. Unfortunately, no “one size

Bring on the biofuels: RINs can help carriers plot course to reduced emissions

Kris Rutherford - September 4, 2025

The use of biofuels, such as renewable diesel to power commercial vehicles has become increasingly common in the U.S. as the trucking industry works to

Changing times: Is it time to rethink your recruiting strategies?

Cliff Abbott - August 28, 2025

The demographics of the 3.58 million drivers crucial to the trucking industry is evolving. That’s the conclusion of the July report from the American Transportation

State of freight: Analysts say trucking conditions to improve slowly, if at all

Cliff Abbott - August 26, 2025

Tariffs dominated the topics discussed in the “State of Freight: Key Issues in Transportation” webinar hosted in July by FTR Transportation Intelligence. Jonathan Starks, CEO

Tell your story: Unleash the power of promotional branding for your company

Dana Guthrie - July 11, 2025

Promotional branding. You may or may not be familiar with the term, but it’s been around for decades. From “Good to the Last Drop” (Maxwell

Second Trump administration eyes human resources practices

Kris Rutherford - July 10, 2025

Before President Donald Trump began his second term in March, he made it clear he had a lot of executive orders up his sleeve. Many

North American freight markets marked by uncertainty, curtailing decision-making

Cliff Abbott - July 7, 2025

Making business decisions is hard. It’s even harder when the direction of the economy is unclear. “We’re kind of in this fog of war. Everybody’s

Back to basics: Monitoring driver records is key to avoiding CDL disqualifications

Kris Rutherford - June 30, 2025

What makes a good driver? It’s a question many recruiters and fleet managers struggle to answer. Whether you’re seeking to hire new drivers or retain

Is your fleet future-ready? Change management helps ensure success as carriers shift to technology-based decisions

Kris Rutherford - May 6, 2025

Change is seldom an easy endeavor, and when technology is involved, gaining acceptance throughout an organization can be difficult. After all, while computers are good

The human factor: AI can be a helpful tool in analyzing fleet safety but personal communication is vital

Kris Rutherford - May 5, 2025

Driver safety and risk mitigation are at a crossroads. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is equipping carriers with increasing options to employ technology

Risk mitigation: Take steps to help reduce risk factors, get better insurance rates

Linda Garner-Bunch - May 2, 2025

Each day, it seems, there’s a news story about a crash involving a semi-truck. While concern for the safety of the parties involved is paramount,

Transparency is key: Evolving AI and shifting regulations are changing the definition of ‘driver privacy’

Dana Guthrie - April 30, 2025

From revealing who’s at fault in a crash to helping identify risky driver behavior, dash cameras have proven to be valuable tools for motor carriers.

Cash is king: Planning and structure are keys to thriving in a recovering economy

Kris Rutherford - April 3, 2025

Economists and industry analysts in the logistics sector are optimistic these days. After several years of a freight recession, they see a light at the

Top 5 legal issues facing trucking: New presidential administration could bring about changes in regulations

Linda Garner-Bunch - March 11, 2025

There’s no question that the landscape of trucking will change as Version 2.0 of the Trump administration takes shape in Washington. Many analysts believe hope