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SEARCHFor 2015, as the trucking industry is dealing with the worst driver shortage and capacity crunch in its history, Heavy Duty Trucking is delving into the topic of truck drivers. The 10-part series in the magazine is complemented by WebXclusive features.
Without truck drivers, the freight won’t get delivered. If those drivers aren’t safe, it may not get there in one piece and the carrier could face regulatory and civil legal repercussions. If those drivers aren’t happy, they probably won’t provide good customer service.
But the industry is facing a situation that many have called “the perfect storm,” with demographics, regulatory and economic pressures creating a shortage of safe, qualified, quality drivers like none seen before.
For 2015, as the trucking industry deals with the worst driver shortage and capacity crunch in its history, Heavy Duty Trucking has delved into the topic with a 10-part series covering everything from driver pay to employee engagement, from using owner-operators to keeping drivers safe and legal.
Below you'll find the complete series, as well as related articles, news and commentary from Truckinginfo.com.
Part 1, January HDT: In Search of Drivers
Part 2, February HDT: How Important is Pay?
Part 3, March HDT:Expanding the Driver Pool
Part 4, April HDT: In Search of Owner-Operators
Part 5, May HDT: Training for the Long Haul
Part 6, June HDT:Fleets Can Help Drivers Maximize Fuel Economy
Part 7, July HDT:Can Autonomous Trucks Solve the Driver Shortage?
Part 8, September HDT:How To Build An Engaged Driver Workforce
Part 9, October HDT: How CSA Compliance Can Benefit Fleets and Drivers
Part 10, November HDT:The Impact of Truck Driver Wellness Programs
How Nice Cabs Can Affect Driver Satisfaction
Attracting and Retaining Drivers with Satellite TV
Driver Shortage Hits Highest Recorded Level in 2015 (10/6/2015)
Driver Shortage A 'Primary Concern' to 3PLs & Shippers (9/28/2015)
Looming Capacity Crunch Could Lead to Trucking Golden Age (9/15/2015)
Driver Issues May Hurt Trucking Industry Growth in 2015 (2/12/2015)
Drivers Prefer Percentage Split Over Other Payment Methods (1/29/2015)
Half of Carriers Offer Sign-On Bonuses, says ATA Study (1/8/2015)
Carriers Could Pay Higher Wages to Address Driver Shortage (1/6/2015)
Trucking Industry Struggles to Replace Aging Workforce (12/3/2014)
The Department of Labor plans to expand Pell Grant eligibility to some shorter workforce training programs, a move the American Trucking Associations said will help strengthen commercial driver training schools and diesel technician training programs.
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For an industry that has watched this issue go back and forth for years, the independent contractor proposal marks the latest swing in the regulatory pendulum.
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One electronic logging device has been reinstated to the FMCSA's list of registered ELDs.
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America’s Service Line adopted Link’s SmartValve and ROI Cabmate systems to address whole-body vibration, repetitive strain, and driver turnover. The trucking fleet is already seeing measurable results.
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The 18th annual contest recognizing the best workplaces for truck drivers sees changes to Top 20, Hall of Fame
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued more than 550 notices of proposed removal to commercial driver training providers following a five-day nationwide enforcement sweep. Investigators cited unqualified instructors, improper training vehicles, and failure to meet federal and state requirements.
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Illinois is the latest state targeted and threatened with the loss of highway funding by the U.S. Department of Transportation in its review of states' non-domiciled CDL issuance procedures. The state is pushing back.
Read More →After a legal pause last fall, FMCSA has finalized its rule limiting non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses. The agency says the change closes a safety gap, and its revised economic analysis suggests workforce effects will be more gradual than first thought.
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Truck driver ratings reveal the best chain and independent truck stops in the country.
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6 intelligent dashcam tactics to improve safety and boost ROI
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