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ATA: Driver turnover ticks up but still at low levels

Trade group thinks increase in turnover rate during the first quarter this year may indicate a “tightening” in the supply of truck drivers.

According to data tracking by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the turnover rate for drivers at U.S. TL fleets increased slightly in the first quarter this year while remaining at what the group called “historically low levels.”

In the first three months of the year, the trade group said the annualized turnover rate at large TL fleets – those with annual revenues greater than $30 million – rose three percentage points to 74%.

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Work Truck Solutions raises $5M to expand service offerings

Work Truck Solutions announced it has completed a Series B Preferred Stock financing round of $5 million.

Kathryn Schifferle, CEO and founder of Work Truck Solutions, stated that the company will use this new round of funding to accelerate expansion of the marketing and commercial inventory management services that the company provides to commercial truck dealers. In addition, she explained, they will continue to develop services for the body manufacturers and distributors that serve the industry.

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Cellcontrol, Dohrmann unveil program to lower commercial insurance premiums

Cellcontrol along with Dohrmann Insurance have joined forces for a new program to lower commercial insurance premiums and reduce the crashes caused by distracted driving.

For commercial companies currently utilizing Cellcontrol to keep their drivers safe, and new companies interested in utilizing the platform, Dohrmann noted will cover the cost of activation, while at the same time saving customers up to 30% on their insurance premiums. The program launched June 26.

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