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CDL Drug Testing 101
Starting a new career as a commercial driver opens a world of opportunities, but it also comes with essential responsibilities, particularly regarding safety and compliance. One area that can cause some apprehension for new drivers is drug testing. It's crucial to...
Why Your Tech Stack Might Be the Most Important Player on Your Recruiting Team
The staffing game has changed—permanently. “Last year we received 10 million resumes and recruiters only looked at 500K of those.” That’s what one of the largest US staffing firm providers stated at a recent ATS conference in May. There are at least three problems...
Mitigating Carrier Risk with the CSA Points System
What are CSA points? In the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program, points measure a carrier's risk. CSA points are a percentage of risk, running from 0 to 100. The higher the points, the higher the risk of a crash or other safety incident. Like...
Speed is the New Currency in Recruiting
In the world of recruiting, we like to talk about experience, relationships, and industry knowledge. Those things still matter, but if there’s one competitive advantage that’s risen above the rest in today’s hiring climate, it’s this: Speed. The faster you engage a...
Understanding CDL Restrictions: What They Are and What They Mean
If you’re pursuing a career in commercial driving, you’ve likely heard about CDL restrictions. But what exactly are they, and why do they matter? These restrictions are specific limitations placed on a driver’s commercial driver’s license based on how their skills...
Tire Safety for Truck Drivers
A 2007 study from FMCSA found that 6%, or 8,000, of all truck accidents each year were caused by tire failure. However, that number could be substantially higher because this study was conducted nearly 20 years ago. Additionally, a 2023 study from NHTSA found that...