Mar
11
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Posted on 11 Mar, 2016
By
Don Thornton
Categories: Carrier News

The trucking industry recently got some attention in the New York Times. In an opinion piece titled "Long-Haul Sweatshops," authors Anne Balay and Mona Shattel argue that low driver wages and poor working conditions have created a crisis for the trucking industry.
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Jan
25
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Posted on 25 Jan, 2016
By
Matt Sullivan
Categories: Carrier News
Tags: carrier, owner-operator

Roads on the East Coast are returning to normal after Winter Storm Jonas dumped as much as 3 feet of snow in some parts of the country. But it's still slow going in many areas, and five states have waived hours-of-service restrictions for emergency loads.
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Dec
24
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Posted on 24 Dec, 2015
By
Matt Sullivan
Categories: Carrier News

If there were no truckers, there'd be no presents. Thank you for delivering the holidays. We hope that DAT TruckersEdge was able to make your work easier for you, and we look forward to helping you be even more successful in 2016.
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Sep
21
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Posted on 21 Sep, 2015
By
Mark Montague
Categories: Carrier News

When negotiating with freight brokers, a little preparation and a brief discussion can help you to create a win-win. Do your research, communicate your goals directly, and respect their time.
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Apr
15
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Posted on 15 Apr, 2014
By
James Holladay
Categories: Carrier News

In a capacity crunch, driver recruitment and retention becomes even more crucial to your trucking company. What if there was one simple investment that could improve driver morale and provide a multitude of tools that make good business-sense?
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