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Workforce
No retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction high
44% of drivers we surveyed scored company culture an 8 or higher and 38% ranked satisfaction with recognition for their work at least an 8.
November 17, 2025
Workforce
Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.
November 12, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Workforce
Averitt announces record pay raises for drivers, associates
Averitt (No. 24 on CCJ Top 250) is investing in its team with substantial pay increases for drivers, dock associates, and more. This move comes as driver wages continue to be a major operational cost for trucking companies.
July 17, 2025
Workforce
Drivers prefer monetary safety rewards, but merchandise has greater impact
Employee recognition and rewards programs can be a great addition to a carrier’s safety incentive program, but it should be a facet of the program, not the entirety.
May 26, 2025
Workforce
New research dives into long-haul trucking's driver turnover problem
New research from the OOIDA Foundation looks at what it calls "The Churn" -- high turnover rates at long-haul truckload carriers.
May 23, 2025
Business
Truck driver pay falls behind other careers, widening a $3,500 wage gap
As job dissatisfaction rises, many truck drivers are seeking better pay, more predictable schedules and improved work-life balance.
April 17, 2025
Pay and benefits
Affordable healthcare with a new insurance model
Trucking companies are in a unique business where their growth is determined by their customers, and they can only truly control fixed costs such as auto insurance and workers' comp.
March 22, 2025
Government affairs
Congress revives bill to remove truckers' overtime exemption
The bicameral, bipartisan legislation was reintroduced last week and would remove trucking's overtime exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also: Missouri looks to address predatory towing; CVSA opens nominations for driver award; more.
March 10, 2025
Workforce
Surveys find driver stress directly impacts road safety
In a recent Geotab report, 68% of drivers said work-related stress negatively impacts their performance, and 78% believe stress and mental health contribute to road dangers.
February 25, 2025
CCJ Innovators
Canadian fleet fixes turnover with hybrid pay model
Alchemist Specialty Carriers' payment method ensures drivers are paid for every hour they work – not just when their wheels are rolling – and the company is seeing big paybacks, including reduced turnover and cost savings.
September 30, 2024
Recruiting & retention
The way you approach Truck Driver Appreciation Week speaks volumes
Drivers often feel undervalued and under-appreciated, and a swag bag of company merchandise isn't going to change that.
September 11, 2024
Pay and benefits
Average truckload driver pay up 10% in two years
Carriers offered smaller referral and fewer sign-on bonuses but more frequently offered tenure bonuses.
September 3, 2024
Workforce
Communication is key in driver satisfaction
Experts discuss the factors that attract drivers and make them stay during a CCJ webinar that highlighted top elements in the What Drivers Want survey, conducted in partnership with Lytx.
August 2, 2024
Safety
Hawaii ranks safest but worst overall state for truckers
A study analyzed factors including safety, salaries, employment, job availability, industry interest and traffic to indicate where truck drivers can find the most supportive and lucrative environments and where they might encounter significant hurdles.
July 24, 2024
Workforce
Why do truck drivers leave a fleet?
Drivers leave carriers for many reasons, and pay isn't always the deciding factor of when to make a change.
July 23, 2024
Workforce
Despite headwinds, most drivers expect to make the same or more money this year
Company drivers were far more optimistic about their year-end earnings than leased owner operators.
July 2, 2024
Workforce
Only 3 days left: What do truck drivers want from fleets?
Find out what makes truck drivers tick, and what ticks them off, during a complimentary webinar hosted by CCJ Thursday.
June 28, 2024
Pay and benefits
Virtual carrier offers a different kind of minimum revenue guarantee
CloudTrucks recently launched a guaranteed revenue program designed to provide its owner operators under its Virtual Carrier platform with a safety net in a fluctuating freight market.
January 24, 2024
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Regulations
How DOT's non-citizen CDL crackdown could affect driver recruiting
In this part two of our conversation with 160 Driving Academy's Steve Gold, we hear about what kind of impact his company is seeing and what he expects as we move into 2026.
Emissions
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Workforce
No retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction high
Workforce
Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
Regulations
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