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Trucking's youth movement lagging, but no retirement in sight for most drivers
The average age of a truck driver is higher than the U.S. labor force average.
July 9, 2024
Despite headwinds, most drivers expect to make the same or more money this year
Company drivers were far more optimistic about their year-end earnings than leased owner operators.
July 2, 2024
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June 21, 2024
CCJ webinar discusses What Drivers Want
CCJ this spring surveyed its company driver and leased owner operator audiences to find out what makes them tick (and what ticks them off).
June 28, 2024
Regulations
DOL appropriations bill would block new independent contractor rule
The bill has a long path to being enacted, but it cleared its first hurdle Thursday. Also: Groendyke gets extension on pulsing brake light waiver; Four fleets approved to use Intellistop brake light module; Uber Freight, Aurora announce partnership.
June 28, 2024
Driver/operator coaching/training
Why attention span isn't the problem with your training program
If driver's aren't engaged in a fleet's training platform, the problem might lie with the program material.
June 25, 2024
Recruiting & retention
Image, respect a stumbling block in recruitment of women drivers, study finds
Overall, women ranked a lack of respect higher (by a wide margin) than personal safety, restroom access, and their physical ability to perform the job.
June 20, 2024
Safety
How to improve driver safety with individualized coaching plans
A truck driver with a reckless driving violation is 114% more likely to be involved in a crash.
June 18, 2024
Recruiting & retention
Solving the truck driver shortage, whether it exists or not
The truck driver shortage is the Loch Ness Monster of the logistics world.
May 30, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA easing fleet requirements for under-21 pilot program
Fleets are no longer required to install driver-facing cameras or obtain a Registered Apprenticeship through the DOL to participate. Also: Penske joins ZEV-focused PACT coalition; CRST's pre-CDL waiver renewed.
May 14, 2024
Technology
Using data to coach and reward driver excellence
Trucking companies will see positive outcomes when advocating for a data-driven approach focused on coaching and positive reinforcement rather than punishment.
May 9, 2024
Maintenance
How to help drivers pass a DOT inspection
Over the last three years, roughly 6% of all drivers inspected have been parked with a violation during CVSA's Roadcheck.
May 2, 2024
Workforce
Fleet's request to bring CLP holders into under-21 pilot denied
Pitt Ohio petitioned FMCSA to allow CLP holders under the age of 21 to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program. Also: STG Logistics extends CSX partnership; intermodal fleet acquires brokerage; more.
May 9, 2024
Workforce
J.B. Hunt recognizes multi-million-mile safe drivers
The company honored 54 drivers last week for achieving two, three, four and five million miles driven without a preventable accident. Also: St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund hosting inaugural virtual 5K fundraiser.
May 6, 2024
Workforce
High school trucking program instructor up for big award
The creator of a trucking program at a California high school is one of five teachers competing for a national Teacher of the Year title. Also: Covenant names new Chief Operating Officer; Boss Truck Shop offering free inspections ahead of Roadcheck.
May 2, 2024
Workforce development
Programs offering free CDL training, high school students outreach to tackle truck driver shortage
Addressing the truck shortage crisis through free CDL training and high school outreach.
April 30, 2024
CCJ Innovators
Cargo Transporters creates March Madness-style competition among drivers to improve safety
The company uses analytics from its Lytx driver camera technology to score drivers in a head-to-head competition with brackets that align with the NCAA college basketball tournament. Winners get big prizes, and safety scores improve.
April 1, 2024
Workforce
Women in Trucking recognizes three Drivers of the Year
Two company drivers and a leased owner-operator were named WIT's 2024 Drivers of the Year. Also: TCA names 3 Highway Angels of the Year; PrePass expands weigh station bypass services; Drivewyze piloting active work zone alerts in Oregon.
March 26, 2024
Technology
Attracting and retaining tech talent in the trucking industry
Transportation pros discuss how they attract and retain tech talent amid the challenges of deploying new technologies during a recent webinar hosted by Optym, a tech company that delivers optimization solutions to the trucking industry.
March 24, 2024
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