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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2019

Drivers Received Fewer Pay Increases the First Quarter of 2019

Fleets are offering fewer drivers wage increases in the first quarter of 2019 when compared to last year but the increases that are being instituted are substantial.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Englander to Add 100 Peterbilt Model 579s to Fleet

Englander Transportation is adding 100 new Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft tractors to its fleet over the next 12 months.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

Hub Group Improves Pay for Regional Truck Drivers

Hub Group says regional truck drivers can make $75,000 a year under its new pay package for regional drivers, which offers better compensation, benefits, and regular opportunities for increases.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Drivers Left Stranded After Falcon Transport Stops Operations

Ohio-based Falcon Transport has ceased operations, notifying its truck drivers over the weekend to stop working and leaving some stranded in the field.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2019

Turnover Rates Down at Large Fleets, Up at Small Fleets

While the turnover rate at large fleets sank to a two-year low, turnover at small carriers jumped a bit, according to American Trucking Associations' latest numbers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2019

Nussbaum, Prime Named Best Overall in TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive For

Nussbaum Transportation and Prime Inc., were named the Best Overall Fleet in their respective categories in the Truckload Carriers Associations’ 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For Contest.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Stay Metrics Chart Breaks Down Driver Turnover Over Time

Stay Metrics has created a new driver retention tool that serves as an indicator for trends in early-stage driver turnover.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

TCA, CarriersEdge Reveal 2019 ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’

Noting that the winners were selected from a record number of nominees and finalists, the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge have announced their 2019 Best Fleets to Drive For.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

Walmart Increases Pay for Private Fleet Drivers

Beginning in February, Walmart truck drivers will receive a 1-cent per mile and a 50-cent increase in activity pay for arrive and arrive/drop occurrences.

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Newsby Steven MartinezJanuary 4, 2019

Increased Truck Driver Pay Lowers Turnover Rates in 2018

ATA released its quarterly turnover rate numbers for the trucking industry, showing a decline of 11 percentage points in the third quarter for large truckload carriers. Increases to truck driver pay and a softening freight market were key to the lower turnover numbers.

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