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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 Not to Lose Sleep Over Apnea
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)
Obama Immigration Action Could Increase Pool of Truck Drivers (12/2/2014)
Cargo theft rings plant operatives as drivers inside legitimate, fully vetted carriers, then execute coordinated thefts that look like a traditional straight theft from the outside.
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ATA’s Women In Motion Council and Trucker Path highlight three truck stops that meet all seven safety-focused criteria and rank highest among female drivers.
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Five states still aren't ready to accept commercial driver medical exam information directly from the medical examiner's registry.
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Mack’s new, virtual owner’s manual delivers VIN-based, on-demand guidance for vehicle systems via web, app, and soon in-cab displays.
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Western Star is expanding its Star Nation Experience in 2026, adding new competitions and dealer participation to highlight operator skills and promote careers in trucking.
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CarriersEdge announced the 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For overall winners, with Crawford Trucking, Fortigo Freight Services, and FTC Transportation receiving top awards.
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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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