Hiring safe, qualified drivers is essential to every motor carrier’s success. A strong safety record protects more than the company’s reputation: it can support equipment uptime, reduce crash-related costs and legal exposure, help control insurance premiums, and make the roads safer for everyone.
The Federal Motor… Read This Article
At Drivers Legal Plan (DLP), we know that a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) isn't just a piece of plastic — it’s a credential that represents immense responsibility and skill. Recently, our Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, Marilyn Surber, took The CDL Files podcast on the… Read This Article
Drivers Legal Plan is proud to help shape the future of transportation by investing in emerging leaders. With sponsorship from Drivers Legal Plan and Tenstreet, the Truckload Carriers Association created TCA Elevate to develop the next generation of talent in the truckload industry. The program… Read This Article
From driving to docking and loading, here are the hazards to watch and simple ways to cut your risk of injury* as a CDL driver.
It’s not exactly an industry secret that professional truck driving is a physical job. Beyond the hours on the highway, drivers… Read This Article
In this blog, we feature another thought-provoking episode of The CDL Files podcast! Our host, Marilyn Surber, dives deep into the foundation of the trucking industry: education.
In this episode, our guest, Martin Garsee, discusses the transformative impact of truck driver training, the role of technology… Read This Article
Safety is more than just a checklist; it is a commitment to saving lives.
In this blog, we'll share highlights from one of our most popular episodes of The CDL Files podcast, where host Marilyn Surber sits down for a powerful conversation with Jeremy Stickling, the… Read This Article
We are excited to bring you the latest insights from this episode of The CDL Files podcast, where Drivers Legal Plan's Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, Marilyn Surber, hosts a vital conversation about a crisis impacting every single driver: health and longevity.
In this episode, Marilyn… Read This Article
In an industry as rugged and vital as trucking, change often comes slowly. Yet, leaders like Ellen Voie, the visionary founder of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT), have dedicated their careers to accelerating that evolution. Her new book, "From Dispatcher to Disruptor: An Autobiography… Read This Article
Join us for a deep dive into the digital dialogue of the trucking industry in our blog featuring this popular episode of The CDL Files.
In the rapidly evolving world of trucking, audio content has become a vital source of information and community for professionals on… Read This Article
Truckers have a tough ride handling hazardous cargo, semi-trailers, and 40-foot containers on highways — not to mention rural lanes. It’s about time we gave them a medal, don’t you think?
The connected truck market reached a grand $30.1 billion in 2023, and the industry predicts… Read This Article
