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Locking It Inby Rolf LockwoodJuly 22, 2022

How Poor Training Contributes to the Driver Shortage

When we don’t prepare new drivers properly, we set them up to fail — and quit, says Rolf Lockwood in his Locking it In blog.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 8, 2022

Senators to Hutcheson: What's FMCSA Doing About Driver Shortage?

The new younger-driver pilot program and other steps to address the truck driver shortage were a key topic during Robin Hutcheson’s confirmation hearing on her nomination to be administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJune 6, 2022

What Coercion Complaints Tell Us About the Truck Driver Shortage

It appears the supply chain crisis and the driver shortage have led to worse job conditions rather than better, if coercion complaints are any measure, says Heavy Duty Trucking Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2022

New Bill Aims to Reduce Truck Driver Tax Liabilities

The Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act would create a tax credit of up to $7,500 for truck drivers holding a valid Class A CDL who drive at least 1,900 hours in the year.

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All That's Truckingby Deborah LockridgeDecember 29, 2021

The 10 Best Trucking Stories You May Have Overlooked in 2021

What great trucking content did you miss this past year? HDT's editors highlight some of their best pieces you may have missed in 2021.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 16, 2021

Biden Administration Plan to Help Trucking Recruit, Retain New Drivers

The Biden administration announced a series of short- and long-term initiatives to address the truck driver shortage, including launching a pilot program for younger drivers and making it easier for trucking companies to use the Registered Apprenticeship program.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeDecember 9, 2021

It’s Time to Fix the Driver Shortage [Commentary]

After more than 30 years of talking to fleets and truck drivers, economists and retention experts, find out what HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge believes the real issue is when it comes to the driver shortage.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2021

Webinar to Explore Ways to Rethink Truck Driver Pay

A Dec. 7 webinar will feature a fleet-executive panel discussion on how innovative compensation methods can help trucking companies recruit and retain drivers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2021

Carrier Implements Driver Shortage Surcharge

Nationwide flatbed carrier Montgomery Transport, Birmingham, Alabama, put in place a surcharge to help give its drivers a temporary pay boost.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2021

Canada Says Cross-Border Truckers Must be Vaccinated

Canada will require truck drivers — both Americans and Canadians — to be double vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by Jan. 15 when crossing into Canada.

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