ATA's Bob Costello: Forecasting the Shifting Business Climate
ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello talks with TT's Daniel Bearth about the shifting business climate for trucking, part of our July 12 LiveOnWeb program on the 2017 Top 100 For-Hire Carrier rankings. (Joseph Terry/Transport Topics)
July 13, 2017S.C. Truck Driver Shortages Push Companies to Seek Younger Candidates
Truck drivers are an aging population in South Carolina. Nearly half of commercial licensees are more than 52 years old and most of the state’s trucking companies have driver shortages — right now.
Lifestyle Benefits Lure Some to Lower-Paying Jobs Driving Buses Instead of Trucks
The appeal of sleeping at home every night is why, despite higher wages for truck drivers, some choose to drive rapid transit buses.
'Without Trucks, Man, We're Doomed'
The reality of life along the interstate is a leading reason for a growing shortage of long-haul truck drivers, even as trucking firms maintain near-continual recruitment campaigns and offer lucrative incentives to attract and retain drivers.
Truckers in Higher Demand Than Any Other Occupation in West Ohio
The demand for qualified job applicants in Ohio is as robust as it has been in the past five years, particularly in the trucking and nursing industries.
'NBC Nightly News' Highlights 'Luxury Big Rigs'
Watch the video clip that aired on 'NBC Nightly News' on Sept. 6 that took a look at the enhancements being made to long-haul trucks in an effort to make life on the road more comfortable for drivers.
September 8, 2015Funds for States to Train Drivers Closer to Approval
After more than a decade of temporary extensions, the Workforce Development Act that funnels money to states to train job seekers, including truck drivers, is closer to Congressional approval.
Driver Shortage Requires Industry Action, Experts Say
LAS VEGAS — The shortage of truck drivers will worsen as the economy recovers and as the federal government adds more regulations, so it is critical the industry retains current drivers and attracts younger ones to the profession, a panel of experts said here Tuesday.
October 9, 2012How to Survive the Driver Shortage
This ebook will help fleet managers develop a strategic plan to attract, hire, and retain quality drivers, covering: - Factors contributing to the driver shortage - Costs of hiring new drivers - Best practices for recruiting and retaining drivers - Creating a strong company culture - Top technologies and tools
June 12, 2023