Workforce

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

Semi trucks in traffic

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

door sticker drivers wanted

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

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

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

Netradyne Driver-i

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

filling out a job application

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

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.

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

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

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

bored truck driver

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

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

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

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

CCJ's 2022 Innovator of the Year: JLE Industries gives drivers autonomy

JLE's recent update to its DriverOS innovation, which involved taking the platform to an app, allows drivers to select the loads they want to haul and so much more.

November 22, 2022

Tim Tran and Ricky Murray of JLE Industries

Modern Hire expands virtual job tryout solution with assessment for commercial drivers

Hiring teams can use a combination of live and on-demand interviews to quickly learn about their candidates, assess quality of fit and make a hire while providing candidates an engaging experience that can be easily accessed anytime, anywhere.

November 22, 2022

drivers wanted sign

FMCSA's Women of Trucking Advisory Board has a lot to offer men

Though it's a panel of 16 accomplished women in trucking, two members' accounts of the meeting illustrate how issues discussed -- from training practices and crime prevention to parking and more -- could have a big impact on all of trucking.

November 21, 2022

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Setting up a preventive maintenance workflow

As a fleet manager, implementing a preventive maintenance solution can be one of the most effective ways to improve productivity, efficiency and safety.

artificial intelligence interacts with a human

The internet's smartest chatbot might never be OEM certified

ATA President and CEO Chris Spear

ATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearing

Freightliner SuperTruck II

Freightliner debuts second SuperTruck

FirstFleet trailers

FirstFleet creates nextgen in-cab driver experience

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