Also: A low-clearance mitigation platform rolls out a new app designed specifically for trucks and RVs to help drivers avoid costly accidents with low bridges, trestles and other height-restricted hazards.

CB radios have fallen out of popularity, replaced by cellphones and tablets, but they're still occasionally used alongside their modern counterparts. But some fleets don't install CBs anymore, begging the question if that is the fate of newer technology.

Analysts share insights on how fleets can cut costs, manage cash flow and stay ahead in a volatile market.

Encourage drivers who are satisfied with their career choice to tout the benefits of the trucking industry on social media.