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Workforce: Page 14

Workforce
Union ready to 'fight like hell' in upcoming negotiations with TForce, ABF
The current deals with ABF Freight and TForce Freight expire about a month apart.
February 11, 2023
ABF Freight truck and trailer
Regulations
Slow start for the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
Congress expected upwards of 1,000 carriers to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, but after six months current numbers are only a fraction.
February 9, 2023
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Pay and benefits
1099 or W-2? Which type of driver is best to grow your fleet?
There are pros and cons for the employer and the employee in both 1099 and W-2 scenarios.
February 9, 2023
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Regulations
Union slams 'wrong and dangerous' bill aimed at driver recruiting
Teamsters General President claims the SHIP IT Act jeopardizes the safety of workers and motorists and does nothing to address the supply chain problems' root cause.
February 1, 2023
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Pay and benefits
Pay a top factor for driver turnover but 'not always an amount issue'
More than 50% of respondents to a recent CCJ driver survey said their carrier had raised pay at least twice since 2020.
January 26, 2023
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Workforce
J.B. Hunt awarding nearly $9M in appreciation bonuses
The bonuses are being given to truck drivers and other employees who worked with the company throughout 2022. Also: Paccar recalling certain battery-electric trucks for software issue; Walmart expanding Fleet Development Program.
January 24, 2023
J.B. Hunt truck
Workforce development
U.S. Xpress names Julie Van de Kamp president of dedicated
Van de Kamp – now in a role that has mostly been attended by men – attributes much of her career success to her experiences as a woman within an organization that fosters diversity and inclusivity.
January 20, 2023
Julie Van de Kamp
Technology
Advertising cameras on board could offset nuclear verdict impacts
Just like a driver wanted ad pasted on the back of a tractor trailer, camera providers should consider offering trucking companies stickers that announce that they are recording the driving public to help prevent nuclear verdicts for their customers.
January 10, 2023
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Workforce
Transportation employment slowdown likely to continue this year
Transportation has lost job numbers for the past four months (through November) but despite that, drivers' interest in new jobs is on an uptick.
January 5, 2023
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Health & wellness
Another year, another New Year's statistic
Fleets have incentivized safety for years, and it's long past time that personal health rises to that standard.
January 1, 2023
older driver inspecting a trailer
Health & wellness
Tech, coaching and cash improve Mississippi carrier's driver health
Gulf Relay added some extra touches to Espyr's fitness program which has reduced driver losses owed to health issues while instilling a greater appreciation for healthier living company wide.
December 29, 2022
An on-site Fit to Pass health bot in Gulf Relay's gym measures blood pressure, weight and other health indicators. Participants in the weight loss program can keep up with their progress in a supporting app.
Workforce
Falling military enlistment rates have ripple effect on trucking
The trucking industry has long sought veterans for various roles, but competition for their skills and talent is especially tough now as the military works to keep its seasoned workers amid declining recruiting numbers.
December 22, 2022
TCI Transportation veteran recruitment
Workforce
Industry pros turn out big for veterans story
The author had more sources than ever before who were eager to help on a story focusing on recruiting veterans to fill technician jobs.
December 22, 2022
Veterans truck
Pay and benefits
Pay is a primary factor for drivers but not the be-all and end-all
A Work Hound trends report found that pay is once again a critical theme among driver retention, but culture, among other subthemes, are also key to keeping drivers happy.
December 13, 2022
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Workforce
Teamsters' pensions get $36B bailout from Biden
The funding will stave off estimated benefit reductions of roughly 60% in the next few years for more than 350,000 workers, according to the White House. Also: Medium-duty EV maker Motiv secures 175 California HVIP vouchers for customers.
December 12, 2022
Biden Teamsters pension funding
Safety
5 ways to prevent injuries while working on a tanker truck
Operating a tanker truck can be dangerous but by following a few simple steps, you can create a safe working environment for everyone.
December 5, 2022
Semi tanker
CCJ Innovators
The new age of driver recruitment leans into the power of social media
Melton Truck Lines takes advantage of social media as an advertising method with its new driver influencer program in which drivers post videos about their lives on the road.
December 1, 2022
Melton truck
Workforce
Watch: The current state of the diesel technician workforce
CCJ parent Randall Reilly earlier this year, in partnership with Shell Lubricant Solutions, produced the 2022 State of Diesel Technicians report, a survey-based analysis of the current state of the diesel technician trade.
November 25, 2022
Mechanic looking under the hood
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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology
The trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.
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