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Strategies to recruit the next generation of drivers and address the national trucking shortage
While the driver workforce is aging, there are many ways to simultaneously engage and support existing drivers, while implementing new strategies to attract and retain a new generation.
August 28, 2022
Recruiters shed light on how to obtain and retain drivers in a demand-driven market amid a driver shortage
Carriers are working to attract drivers from various backgrounds and are improving retention with driver pay increases and flexible schedules, but recruiters say it all boils down to culture.
August 18, 2022
Female employment in transportation on the rise
Women in key transportation decision-making roles are on the rise, part of an overall trend that's seeing more women enter the post-pandemic work force.
August 9, 2022
Maine driver hopes her trucking competition win inspires young women to join the industry
A 24-year-old driver from Maine is the first woman from her state to compete at a national truck driving competition. She said she hopes her win shows that professional truck driving is a career option for young women.
August 8, 2022
Understanding Millennial, Gen Z workers' motivations key to hiring, retention
New research from the American Transportation Research Institute dives into what motivates Millennial and Gen Z truck drivers to join a motor carrier and stay with them long-term.
August 5, 2022
FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for under-21 drivers opens: How to apply
Starting today, carriers can apply for one of a limited number of spots in an FMCSA program designed to let under-21 drivers operate interstate with supervision. Here's how to successfully apply.
July 26, 2022
Should you turn driver management over to the pros?
Outsourcing a fleet not only eliminates the headaches associated with finding drivers but also shifts the burden of other driver-related things.
July 17, 2022
FreightWorks shines multimedia light on the people of trucking
FreightWorks, a 100-plus truck hazmat, high-security and temperature-controlled freight hauler based in Rutherfordton, N.C., debuted a podcast last September and is rounding the corner to 100 episodes.
July 1, 2022
Tips for recruiting Gen Z truck drivers
On this week's 10-44 webisode, finding different ways to stand out to not only the next generation of truck drivers, but also previous generations.
June 16, 2022
Samsara introduces new platform features at first user conference
Its newest features focus on transforming the worker experience to help companies not only retain drivers, but also to improve operational efficiencies and, ultimately, save money.
June 16, 2022
Trucking industry at a crossroads
As with other highly competitive spaces, like technology and nursing, diversity is the way forward in trucking.
June 15, 2022
Carriers should consider self-defense training for women drivers
In the industry's efforts to improve the driver shortage, women are good recruits, but many have safety concerns about being on the road. Providing self-defense training could help carriers improve their chances at landing more women drivers in seats.
June 15, 2022
How the government stole $4.8 trillion from truck drivers
Drivers are missing out on $95 billion of income each year that could be injected into the economy at a grassroots level.
June 13, 2022
Hiring and retaining Next Gen drivers with technology, training and empathy
A majority of the truck driver population is growing older and nearing retirement age, but it’s difficult to attract new talent because it's physically and mentally demanding.
June 11, 2022
Military veterans offer fleets driver applicants with lower turnover, fewer accidents
There are plenty of opportunities to find truck driver applicants, but it's going to take tapping new and different talent pools; namely Gen Z, women and military veterans.
June 9, 2022
Trucking can promote job inclusion and eliminate gender inequalities
The future of the trucking industry and solving driver shortages hinges on freight companies’ abilities to hire and entice more female workers.
June 7, 2022
What does it take to become a successful female mentor in male-centric industries?
Finding mentors can be challenging for professional women, particularly younger women.
May 17, 2022
Number of diesel tech grads falling as average age climbs
Just more than 9,500 diesel mechanics technologies degrees were awarded in 2019, a drop of about 2.5%.
April 24, 2022
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