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Workforce: Page 13

Workforce
Pay and respect top influences on why drivers leave a carrier
Fleets spend a lot of money annually on attracting and retaining drivers, but in some cases the priorities of the fleet don't align with the wants and needs of the driver.
March 27, 2023
female truck driver using a CB radio
Workforce
Teamsters slam Yellow's consolidation proposal
The union appears dug in with little flexibility in keeping Yellow's rollout of its One Yellow strategy at bay.
March 23, 2023
Yellow semi truck and trailer
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Labor Dept. requests dismissal of fleet's countersuit of drivers seeking overtime pay
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is countersuing its drivers who are suing the company over alleged misclassification. The Dept. of Labor is seeking to have the countersuit dismissed. Also: Eight-state HOS waiver extended; more.
March 23, 2023
Time sheet
Workforce
Teamsters, TForce Freight kick off contract negotiations
The union's current contract with TForce Freight expires in July. Also: Trucking group meets with congressional leaders to discuss contracted carrier business model; Bluegrass Dedicated rolls out new driver pay plan.
March 20, 2023
The Teamsters Freight Division says it has met with thousands of members in the last year, outlining goals and laying the groundwork for negotiations ahead.
Recruiting & retention
WorkHound data shows drivers feel more appreciated than ever before
Despite the positive feedback related to praise for drivers, overall driver satisfaction is down, and that can be attributed to macroeconomic factors affecting things like pay.
March 16, 2023
Truck driver shaking hands
Regulations
Trucking sounds off on DOL nominee over AB 5 role
As Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie Su played a role in helping pass and implement the state's AB5 law.
March 15, 2023
trucks at the fuel island
Workforce
Best Fleets to Drive For invest in back-office staff, not just drivers
While the program focuses on fleets that are great for the driver, many of those top carriers also had something else in common: their programs for non-driver employees.
March 15, 2023
a woman speaking to a group of people
Workforce development
U.S. Xpress driver proves you don't have to be big to drive a big rig
Joachim Wangui's short stature didn't hold him back from becoming a U.S. Xpress truck driver and an inspiration to others.
March 14, 2023
Joachim Wangui standing next to a lime green Peterbilt
Recruiting & retention
Best Fleets To Drive For leaders discuss investments in people, technology
The panel, held at the 2023 Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Orlando, discussed how fleets are managing the evolution of work and maintaining a competitive edge by investing in training and development programs and technology.
March 13, 2023
TCA panel
Workforce
Yellow recognizes drivers for surpassing 1 million safe miles
Four Yellow drivers surpassed 4 million safe miles in 2022, while 32 drivers surpassed 3 million safe miles. Also: Ryder sold its Miami HQ, will relocate; Love's founder Tom Love passed away Tuesday; TEL expanding trailer leasing into Midwest, Southwest.
March 8, 2023
Yellow truck on highway
Recruiting & retention
C.A.T. Inc. and Chief Carriers Inc. take top honors in Best Fleets program
C.A.T. Inc. and Chief Carriers Inc. stand out as Best Fleets to Drive For, while Garner Trucking Inc. and TransPro Freight Systems Limited were added to this year's Hall of Fame.
March 7, 2023
Best Fleets to Drive For
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA tightens reporting of drivers' drug and alcohol violation history
FMCSA's Hutcheson said the new reporting structure will notify employers when there has been a change from a previous employer to a driver's drug and alcohol violation history.
March 7, 2023
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson speaking from a TCA podium.
Maintenance
Repair labor rates climbing, driving technician pay raises
More than three-quarters of service providers responding to a Fullbay survey said they raised labor rates in 2022, with the Southwest U.S. region leading the charge.
February 26, 2023
diesel mechanic working on an engine
Business
Teamsters, Yellow set to lock horns over consolidation plans
The proposed change would create 36 designated terminals, affecting upwards of 25% of Yellow's linehaul network.
March 2, 2023
Yellow semi trailers
Regulations
Fleet seeks waiver to allow pre-CDL drivers to participate in under-21 pilot
Pitt Ohio is asking FMCSA to allow commercial learner's permit holders to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot. Also: Shippers' conditions hit highest mark since May 2020; former safety manager sentenced in illegal tank repair scheme.
February 24, 2023
truck driver training
Recruiting & retention
Loyal drivers in private fleets improving safety, recruiting and truck maintenance
The National Private Truck Council points out how driver loyalty is helping to improve the bottom line for both drivers and the fleets they work for.
February 23, 2023
Driver loyalty private fleets
Workforce
Teamsters end 7 month-long strike at DHL contractor
DHL drivers originally went on strike June 22, 2022. Also: Nearly 70K Freightliner, Western Star models recalled for corrosion concern.
February 21, 2023
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Workforce development
Trucking companies should take note of Walmart's new driver recruitment strategy
Its associate-to-driver training program is a strategy others could learn from and implement in some way as another avenue to recruit drivers.
February 16, 2023
Walmart truck
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