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State of Trucking 2025: Small changes, big impact [Guide]

2025 marks the sixth annual State of Trucking survey. This year, our findings reveal how small shifts in the trucking industry are creating significant ripple effects across businesses, the economy, and driver recruitment and retention strategies.
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Do I Need an Outsourced Driver Management Solution? [Checklist]

The philosophy behind Centerline’s Driver Management Service is simple: When you outsource your driver employment to us, Centerline will take on the management of your CDL drivers
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5 steps of Smith System driving [Infographic]

The Smith System is based on using five rules when operating a motor vehicle and aims to provide space, visibility, and time to reduce the chance of a major accident. Take a look at the five rules
Article

The death of long haul trucking: What’s happening, why it’s happening, and alternatives

Some industry insiders suggest that the long-haul trucking model is dying. Here are a couple explanations as to why along with an alternative for businesses that are responsible for transporting goods
Article

Addressing human trafficking in the trucking industry

Companies in the transportation industry are in a frontline position to help thwart human trafficking. This begins with identifying with what human trafficking is and how to take action to prevent it
Article

5 ways to make your drivers never want to leave

Creating a workforce that stays long-term helps reduce turnover issues by focusing on driver retention. What can you do to make your truck drivers never want to leave?
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Top 3 trucking industry trends for 2025 [Infographic]

As leaders in the transportation industry, we’ve truly seen it all and we want to share that knowledge with you. Here are the top 3 emerging trends for trucking in 2025.
Article

3 tips to combat the truck driver shortage

The driver shortage is a problem that has plagued the industry for 15 years. Due to a tight labor market and an increasing average age of truck drivers, the driver shortage is expected to swell
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Department of Transportation (DOT) Audit Compliance Checklist

By keeping up-to-date documentation and reports, you can ensure that a DOT audit will go smoothly and are more likely to pass. Here is a checklist of all the items required to pass an audit.
Article

Why a strong & unique driver culture is important for your fleet

A driver culture encompasses the values, behaviors & attitudes shared among the drivers & personnel in a fleet. Here are a few reasons why you should prioritize driver culture within our organization.
Article

Tired of a small hiring pool? Here’s how to get more people interested in driving a truck

If you’re responsible for finding and hiring people for truck driver positions, it can be frustrating to have minimal options. Here are a few things you can do to raise their interest level.
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5 tips for attracting and hiring veterans as truck drivers

Many veterans feel their skill sets don't translate easily into civilian jobs. However, many veterans are uniquely qualified to become truck drivers but may not realize it. Here are some tips.