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Workforce: Page 23

Workforce
Economist says trucking short 80,000 drivers
Driven by retirement, a backlog in training through the pandemic, and a crush of demand, American Trucking Associations' Chief Economist Bob Costello bumps his driver shortage estimate by 30%.
October 25, 2021
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Business
Driver shortage trucking's top concern for fifth straight year
Labor shortages, not just drivers, are a prominent theme in ATRI's annual Top Industry Issues list.
October 24, 2021
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Transervice launches new LTL service | TA unveils upgrade plans, new travel center design
Transervice Integrated Solutions LTL division delivers both 3PL and 4PL logistics solutions. Also: United Road expands its Guaranteed Pay Benefit to all company drivers; TA shocases truck stop upgrade plan and new travel center design concepts; more.
October 21, 2021
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Workforce
Texas goes on the offensive, bans vaccine mandate | Transition Trucking military vet award finalists named
Three military veteran rookie truck drivers from Stevens Transport, Prime Inc., and Knight Transportation are finalists for the award. Also: Navistar to deliver five medium-duty electric trucks to Penske; Tennessee's top driver named.
October 12, 2021
Three military veteran rookie truck drivers are finalists for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award. From left are Brad Bentley, Fastport president; Joey Mendel, general manager of the MHC RoadReady Center in Chillicothe, Ohio; Jimmy Reddell/U.S. Army, Army Reserves/Stevens Transport; Christopher Slindee/U.S. Army/Knight Transportation; Genevieve Bekkerus, Kenworth marketing director; James Rose/U.S. Marines/Prime Inc.; and Adam Rocke, senior director of outreach and engagement for Hiring Our Heroes.
Workforce
National Carriers uses live broadcasts as driver retention outreach
For the past year, National Carriers – a 600-plus truck for-hire carrier based in Texas – has broadcast a Sunday evening show, "What’s Up, NCI?", hosted by Ed Kentner, the company's director of social media.
October 6, 2021
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Workforce
Goodyear Highway Hero nomination period open | Influential Woman in Trucking finalists announced
Goodyear is seeking nominations for its annual Highway Hero award, which recognizes truck drivers who go above and beyond to help others while on the job. Also: J.B. Hunt donates to suicide prevention fund; Influential Woman in Trucking finalists named.
October 6, 2021
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Regulations
California Trucking Association's AB 5 lawsuit still pending with Supreme Court
Despite reports, the U.S. Supreme Court has not yet decided whether it will hear CTA's case to determine if the FAAAA preempts the California law. The State of California still has a week to file a petition in the case before SCOTUS considers hearing it.
October 5, 2021
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Technology
Fleets see productivity drop after increasing driver pay
Large fleets have seen driver availability decrease after giving raises. Executives from the largest fleets shared this and other insights during the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Las Vegas.
September 30, 2021
Robert Low
Mergers & Acquisitions
How to avoid driver turnover in M&A proceedings
"Information breeds confidence and silence breeds fear." When drivers don't know what's going on with the sale of the company, they're likely to assume the worst. Here's how to find solid partners for M&A and how to make sure it's a happy marriage.
September 28, 2021
Speeding Truck
Technology
New video safety systems do more for less
KeepTruckin, J.J. Keller and CamerMatics are three companies who have most recently taken advantage of lower-cost hardware with expanded functionality to launch new video safety products.
September 28, 2021
VideoProtects software on a smartphone and computer
Workforce
Nussbaum, Boyle take top honors in TCA driver retention awards program
In a year with record participation and more than 150 fleet nominations, the winners stood out from the competition by leading in innovation, driver development and workplace culture.
September 27, 2021
Brent Nussbaum, CEO of Nussbaum Transportation Services, (left) and Andrew Boyle, co-president and CFO of Boyle Transportation, (right) accept the Best Fleet to Drive For awards at the 2021 Truckload Carriers Association Annual Conference.
Workforce
Parking after dark: Chain truck stops fill up earlier, more often than independents
Parking at chain truck stops tends to fill up earlier and more often than independent truck stops.
September 25, 2021
parking lot of trucks
Workforce
Nominate your top drivers for annual Driver of the Year awards
The Truckload Carriers Association is accepting nominations for company drivers and owner-operators through Oct. 25. The winners of each contest will receive $25,000, while the other finalists will receive $2,500 each.
September 20, 2021
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Workforce
Got driver woes? Registration open for CCJ's Solutions Summit
Join CCJ at its upcoming Solutions Summit Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Thanks to our sponsors, registration fees are being waived. Click above for details.
September 16, 2021
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Business
Former Celadon exec: Industry 'close to having enough drivers'
Most relevant labor and payroll data suggests trucking industry employment across the board is at or near pre-pandemic levels.
September 15, 2021
trucks and trailers being loaded at a warehouse
Workforce
Why qualified drivers aren't replying to your ads
Drivers don't click your ads because they don't stand out. Join CCJ at its upcoming Solutions Summit Nov. 30-Dec. 2 to learn how your fleet can out-recruit its peers. Click above for more.
September 15, 2021
Truck drivers wanted sign
Workforce
The story behind National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Each September, we take the time to celebrate our highway heroes – the “newfound” essential workers – who have been critical in delivering much-needed freight throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 14, 2021
Truck driver thank you sign
Business
Large fleet raises pay for independent contractors
Bay & Bay Transportation is giving contractors a 30 cpm boost in pay. Also: Echo Global Logistics acquired by private equity firm; California Freightliner and Western Star dealership upgrades facility; first Canadian fleet orders electric Kenworth T680E.
September 13, 2021
Bay And Bay Trucks
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Heartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end
Drivers will remain in their current trucks but will have the option to choose from pay packages available in the legacy Heartland fleet or transfer to other subsidiaries, including Millis Transfer and Smith Transport.
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