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Workforce
Tips for recruiting Gen Z truck drivers
On this week's 10-44 webisode, finding different ways to stand out to not only the next generation of truck drivers, but also previous generations.
June 16, 2022
Technology
Samsara introduces new platform features at first user conference
Its newest features focus on transforming the worker experience to help companies not only retain drivers, but also to improve operational efficiencies and, ultimately, save money.
June 16, 2022
Workforce
Trucking industry at a crossroads
As with other highly competitive spaces, like technology and nursing, diversity is the way forward in trucking.
June 15, 2022
Workforce
Carriers should consider self-defense training for women drivers
In the industry's efforts to improve the driver shortage, women are good recruits, but many have safety concerns about being on the road. Providing self-defense training could help carriers improve their chances at landing more women drivers in seats.
June 15, 2022
Workforce
How the government stole $4.8 trillion from truck drivers
Drivers are missing out on $95 billion of income each year that could be injected into the economy at a grassroots level.
June 13, 2022
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Workforce
Hiring and retaining NexGen drivers with technology, training and empathy
A majority of the truck driver population is growing older and nearing retirement age, but it’s difficult to attract new talent because it's physically and mentally demanding.
June 11, 2022
Workforce
Military veterans offer fleets driver applicants with lower turnover, fewer accidents
There are plenty of opportunities to find truck driver applicants, but it's going to take tapping new and different talent pools; namely Gen Z, women and military veterans.
June 9, 2022
Workforce
Trucking can promote job inclusion and eliminate gender inequalities
The future of the trucking industry and solving driver shortages hinges on freight companies’ abilities to hire and entice more female workers.
June 7, 2022
Workforce
What does it take to become a successful female mentor in male-centric industries?
Finding mentors can be challenging for professional women, particularly younger women.
May 17, 2022
Workforce
Number of diesel tech grads falling as average age climbs
Just more than 9,500 diesel mechanics technologies degrees were awarded in 2019, a drop of about 2.5%.
April 24, 2022
Workforce
How recruiting military veterans can help solve many fleet issues
From improving retention and safety to onboarding skills only found in the military, veterans can add more value to a fleet than just filling an empty seat.
March 30, 2022
Maintenance
U.S. Xpress strives for clean and dependable rigs with Road Ready Promise
With driver sentiment ranking high for tidy and good running trucks, U.S. Xpress answered the call with Road Ready Promise, a truck cleaning and inspection program that has drivers feeling 'more pride' for their trucks.
March 23, 2022
CCJ Innovators
Woody Bogler Trucking turns to crypto in new age of driver appreciation
Woody Bogler Trucking is leaping into the metaverse, releasing what is likely the first NFT collection in the trucking industry.
March 1, 2022
Workforce
Building the legs of a four-legged stool
TCA is launching a new initiative to help members with retaining skilled commercial vehicle operators.
February 13, 2022
Workforce
Truck breakdowns the top driver complaint of 2021
A truck that spends too much time in the shop was truck drivers' No. 1 beef in 2021.
February 3, 2022
CCJ Innovators
Technology an integral part of diversity and inclusion at U.S. Xpress
'Flooded with phone calls'...diversity and inclusion efforts at U.S. Xpress include a uniquely designed chat box that hones in on a prospective applicant's location and primary language to pique interest and build a better connection.
February 1, 2022
Recruiting & retention
More carriers reaching out to women during driver shortage
Women in Trucking says more carriers are stepping up efforts to recruit women to fill seats as an unprecedented freight surge and driver shortage converge.
January 6, 2022
Recruiting & retention
How to pay drivers in respect, not just cash
At a time when truckers are seeing record income, fleets small and large still struggle to figure out what makes a company worth driving for. Here, an ethically-minded fleet owner explains how respecting a driver and their family pays dividends above pay.
December 7, 2021
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USA Truck acquired by DB Schenker
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