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Workforce: Page 2

Blue lights, late shifts 'kills' fleet workers. Here's how to fight back.
When the clock rolled back in early November, the trucking world got one of the few breaks it gets all year. Learn how blue lights in screens and harmful sleeping practices are killing trucking workers, and how to avoid it.
November 11, 2022
Semi truck destroyed by drowsy driver
How to recruit and retain drivers under the age of 35
Fleets must walk the walk to appeal to the next generation of drivers.
November 10, 2022
young female truck driver
Survey shows national respect for trucking is high
96% of Americans consider truck drivers to be "essential to the country's economy," with 85% saying they consider truck drivers "professionals."
November 3, 2022
Thank you truckers freeway sign
Drivers' prior traffic violations, convictions can help predict future crash involvement
Joining Jason and Matt on this week's 10-44 is ATRI's Dan Murray, who talks about the firm's latest research into which regs violations are most statistically likely to predict future crash involvement
November 3, 2022
Predicting future crash involvement
Technology and defensive driving training top factors in preventing truck crashes
Car drivers are at-fault in roughly 70% of all truck-involved crashes, yet trucking takes the public image hit and is targeted by big payout lawsuits.
October 31, 2022
Gary Johnson at ATA
The state of trucking in the U.S. and around the world
Trucking leaders from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe talk workforce development, the environment, infrastructure and the supply chain.
October 31, 2022
Trucking in North America and Around the World panel
Women leaders in trucking discuss recruiting, retaining and empowering the next generation of women
Diversity directly impacts bottom line. The industry cannot afford to leave women out of the equation, especially with such a severe shortage of drivers and diesel technicians, but much of that talent pool is being overlooked.
October 28, 2022
ATA MCE panel - Tina Peterson
Engagement is key in transportation wellness programs
Transportation health and wellness experts say implementing a wellness program isn't enough; engage drivers with things like fun competitions to encourage them to actually participate, ultimately benefitting the company's bottom line.
October 28, 2022
Driver working out
Desires and dysfunction: Root causes of driver dissatisfaction
Dysfunction stemming from poor physical and mental health include chronic loneliness, compulsive spending and poor coping skills when faced with disrespect and the desires for more pay, home time and respect seem to be a consequence.
October 26, 2022
truck driver angry on the phone
Driver shortage number drops, still near record high
Higher average pay has brought some new blood into the industry, but it's also incentivized drivers to log fewer miles for the same take home pay.
October 25, 2022
truck driver help wanted sign
Champion's Code: How principles of sports champions can apply to the trucking industry
Sports author Ross Bernstein used different sports figures throughout history – coaches and players – to relate business principles that could help the trucking industry improve DEI and recruit and retain talent.
October 24, 2022
sports
Remaining legal challenges to AB 5 'an uphill climb,' enforcement light thus far
Experts say "there will be no quick legislative fix" to AB 5, if there's any fix at all, and suggest carriers and owner-operators be prepared to comply long-term.
October 24, 2022
trucking in California
Driver shortage no longer trucking's top concern
Fuel prices unseat the driver shortage as the No. 1 issue in the trucking industry, according to ATRI's annual Top Industry Issues report. The list also had a newcomer: speed limiters.
October 23, 2022
trucks at a fuel island
Female diesel techs find challenges in entering 'male-dominated industry'
Among the biggest challenges facing female diesel technicians is gaining the respect of their male counterparts.
October 18, 2022
WyoTech student
Two former inmates using box truck course to help others beat the odds
Aaron Smith and Ed Hennings are well aware of trucking's driver shortage and believe their Escaping the Odds box truck course can help bring more drivers into the industry.
October 14, 2022
turning lives around through trucking
More women becoming diesel techs, but not fast enough to meet demand
Leaders in the diesel tech field admit women are often better than men when it comes to working with computers surrounding mechanics, but old stereotypes around gender roles are holding the industry back from attracting women to the field.
October 13, 2022
WyoTech student
Feedback helps catch turnover issues you didn't think to ask about
Two simple questions can lead to a powerful culture change that reduces driver turnover.
October 10, 2022
angry truck driver
Drivewyze integrates Safety Cloud hazard data
Also: Convoy offers new capabilities, and Trucker Path partners to offer insurance for truckers.
September 27, 2022
SASid
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