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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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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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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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.
Read More →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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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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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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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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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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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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