Communication is key: Recruiting drivers may be easy but keeping them can be a challenge
While a great deal of attention has been given to freight rates and availability, another issue is also at the forefront for carrier management: Hiring
Cliff Abbott
- About Cliff Abbott
- Cliff Abbott is an experienced commercial vehicle driver and owner-operator who still holds a CDL in his home state of Alabama. In nearly 40 years in trucking, he’s been an instructor and trainer and has managed safety and recruiting operations for several carriers. Having never lost his love of the road, Cliff has written a book and hundreds of songs and has been writing for The Trucker for more than a decade.
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How load boards can improve your business
The decision to buy a truck is a big one. It can be far more significant than simply deciding to own the truck you’ll be
Analysts project industry conditions are at or near bottom, poised to rebound
Each of the experts in most industries has their method of interpreting the economic “tea leaves.” However, by the end of May a common theme
Class 8 truck sales remain strong, may delay slowdown predictions
Robust May sales of Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market pushed the 2023 year-to-date total to the highest mark since 2006, according to data
ATRI study reveals no clear solution to issue of THC testing
Imagine the development of a test that could determine whether you drank a beer at that barbecue last weekend. Now imagine that you reported to
Knowing what’s on your record can save time, avoid glitches when applying for a job
When many people think of a “job interview,” they think of a candidate wearing a suit, printing up a handful of resumes and visiting some
He comes from a land down under: Freight industry analyst Dean Croke never forgets his roots as a truck driver
Some professional drivers are content with racking up awards for miles and years spent safely behind the wheel in their chosen segment of the
Beyond the hype: Ask the right questions to determine a carrier’s culture
Trucking companies differ in the way they present themselves to potential drivers. Some provide lots of information in every ad while others tell a bare
Reports shows April truck sales up, but deteriorating conditions could signal a ‘rough ride’
April 2023 sales of new Class 8 trucks on the U.S. market were the highest since 2006 and represented the second-best April of the century
Factoring helps OOs focus on trucking
If you’ve bought a truck and obtained your authority, you are truly a trucking entrepreneur. Who knows — you may have planted the seed for
Analysts agree trucking conditions, rates are bottoming, but when will the uptick start?
The freight situation isn’t getting any better, according to industry experts. Most analysts reported a decline in April freight volumes from March. One contributor to
Understanding freight rates, fuel surcharges can maximize earning potential
If there is anything that owners of small trucking businesses will never be completely happy about, it’s freight rates — unless, of course, it’s fuel
Safety Series: Preparation and patience are keys to coping with construction zones
“Fines doubled in construction zone.” People who make their living on the road see this sign on a daily basis; some see it several times
Think ahead to find a safe place to stop for the night
There’s been a lot in the news lately about truck parking, and several proposals have been put forth that would use government money to build
Safety Series: Preparation and skill are keys to avoiding warm-weather hazards
By this time of year, warm — even hot — weather has already arrived in many parts of the country. Summer weather presents its own
Constantly evolving: Safety technology can improve driver performance, reduce carrier liability
As the trucking industry continues its march toward autonomy, it benefits from nearly every advance in technology taken by the developers. Products that could one
Good foundation: New ELDT requirements bringing younger, better-trained drivers to trucking
It’s no secret that the trucking industry has a few issues when it comes to finding — and keeping — qualified, safe, and reliable drivers.
With a variety of trailer types, there are many driving jobs to explore
If you own a truck — or plan to buy one — the decision of what to do with it should be near the top
March sales of new Class 8 trucks reflect best March since 2006
March 2023 saw the best sales of new Class 8 trucks of any March for the past 18 years, according to data received from Wards
Rebalancing act: Hard times are in store for the trucking industry as shipment numbers continue to fall, analysts say
Rebalancing. That’s the word being tossed around by trucking industry analysts and economists when discussing the current freight market. The term applies to the cyclical