Truckers in Higher Demand Than Any Other Occupation in West Ohio
The demand for qualified job applicants in Ohio is as robust as it has been in the past five years, particularly in the trucking and nursing industries.
Survey Data Helpful Tool in Driver Retention
Trucking firms may find clues on how to improve the way they recruit and retain drivers by relying on the findings of comprehensive surveys and feedback from drivers, according to analysts with Stay Metrics, an Indiana-based consulting firm.
Driver Coercion Rule Issued
Federal regulators last week issued a final rule that prohibits fleets as well as shippers and brokers from coercing truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety regulations.
FMCSA Issues Driver Coercion Final Rule
Federal regulators have issued a final rule that prohibits carriers, shippers and brokers from coercing truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety regulations.
UPS to Open Driver-Training Center in Atlanta
UPS will open a driver-training facility in Atlanta in December, its seventh U.S. site intended to prepare drivers to serve customers safely and efficiently.
November 19, 2015Federal Advisory Committees Seek Private-Sector Input on Improving Driver Health
Members of two federal advisory committees met this week to discuss ways the private medical sector can help commercial vehicle drivers improve their general state of poor health.
3.4 Million Truckers Honored as Truck Driver Appreciation Week Continues
The country’s 3.4 million truck drivers are being honored with National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, which began Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. 19.
September 17, 2015'NBC Nightly News' Highlights 'Luxury Big Rigs'
Watch the video clip that aired on 'NBC Nightly News' on Sept. 6 that took a look at the enhancements being made to long-haul trucks in an effort to make life on the road more comfortable for drivers.
September 8, 2015Truckers Smash Stereotypes With Boost From Women Outdriving Men
Female truckers are sliding into longhaul cabs as companies seek to end a U.S. driver shortage, and they’re proving to be better behind the wheel than men.
Driverless ‘Crash Truck’ to Debut at Florida Highway Construction Sites
A driverless truck fitted with an energy-absorbing crash barrier to protect construction workers from oncoming traffic will be deployed as part of a pilot program in Florida, the Associated Press reported.
August 25, 2015