Driver retention is not an FMCSA compliance story
Platform Science's 2026 Driver Experience Report shows 52% of drivers value technology, but no docket, no CSA change, no audit trigger ties retention to…
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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.
Aging driver workforce carries no new FMCSA compliance trigger
The 45-to-65 driver population is shrinking, but no federal rule change follows. What small fleets face is a recruiting problem, not a regulatory one.
Melton pay raise is not a compliance story
Melton's June 2026 driver pay increase carries no FMCSA rule, no docket number, no CSA change, and no audit trigger. What small fleets need to know about…
Nussbaum driver pay raise carries no FMCSA compliance requirement
Illinois carrier's May 2026 pay increase is a recruiting move, not a regulatory change. No docket, no CSA impact, no audit trigger for small fleets.
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…
Nussbaum pay raise is not a compliance story
A carrier's internal compensation decision carries no FMCSA, DOT, or operating-authority implications.
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.