SiriusXM costs fleets $8 a month per truck but saves up to $13,000 per driver
Satellite radio is now standard equipment in driver retention packages as carriers bundle it with APUs, WiFi, and premium sleepers to compete for labor.
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Driver retention lessons from 2026's Best Fleets to Drive For
CarriersEdge CEO Jane Jazrawy explains what trust, communication, and AI mean for small fleets competing to keep drivers in 2026.
Detention hits 40% of loads and costs the industry $15 billion a year
ATRI's 2024 study shows detention occurs on nearly 40% of all stops, 56% for reefer loads. The industry loses 135 million hours a year, and most fleets collect…
Mack Granite Cab Adds Reinforced ELD Rail, 12-Inch Digital Cluster
Production Granite now ships with a metal ELD mount across the dash, flat-bottom steering wheel, and optional air-suspension seat with heating and cooling.
Tire Failures Cost You Drivers, Not Just Casings
Trailer tire monitoring shifts the conversation from maintenance budget to driver retention. Phillips Connect's Mark Wallin says the data makes tire wear…
What in-cab amenities actually matter to drivers in 2026
Heaters, batteries, and satellite connectivity top the list as fleets shop driver comfort upgrades this year.
ATA National Truck Driving Championships Qualify 2026 Competitors
State tournaments are underway for the 89th annual NTDC. Hundreds of commercial drivers are competing for a spot at the national event.
How much does detention cost a 3-truck fleet per month?
ATRI data shows 39% of drivers hit detention delays, but less than half of billed claims get paid: leaving owner-operators to eat the cost in lost hours and…
Driver Retention Crisis Collides With 2027 EPA Prebuy, ACT Research
Fleets face vanishing truck build slots and tightening driver markets as 2027 EPA rule triggers prebuy surge, ACT Research president Ken Vieth warns.
Maverick raises driver pay in 2026, what small fleets can learn
A large carrier's compensation package shows what owner-operators and small fleets are competing against when they recruit and retain drivers in a tight labor…
Hirschbach's 500-Truck Aurora AV Deal Targets Long-Haul, Not Driver Count
Iowa refrigerated carrier's 2027 autonomous deployment underscores industry shift from driver-shortage narrative to long-haul economics and retention problem.
How to keep your best drivers when freight is slow and budgets are frozen
You can't hand out raises or new trucks in 2026, but you can still protect the talent you'll need when rates recover: here's what actually works.