Workforce

Pay tactics are distributors' main choices for recruiting, retaining drivers

Distributors cited incentive compensation as a more common strategy than above-market salaries, in a survey by ​the International Foodservice Distributors Association.

By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 02, 2021

Column

Transport companies need discipline in the art of selling

Unless your trucking firm is in a one-of-a-kind category, you face stiff competition that requires a productive and effective sales team.

By Lanny Fleming • July 28, 2021

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The Transport Dive Outlook on 2021

Which trucking-related startups should firms keep an eye on? What's in store for M&A? What trends should fleets be tracking this year? Experts weigh in on what 2021 holds for the transport industry.

By Transport Dive staff

Opinion

The driver shortage isn't just a long-haul problem. It's a drayage problem.

Port jams and congested supply chains make drayage life grueling for those on the ground, and drivers are fleeing in droves.

By Nimesh Modi • July 27, 2021

Fleets express 'strong demand' for human talent even as they digitize tasks

Transport firms said the perfect balance is 44% humans and 56% technology, according to a Coyote Logistics survey. 

By S.L. Fuller • July 26, 2021

New association aims to build pipeline of truck drivers, technicians

The Next Generation in Trucking Association has a nationally registered apprenticeship program, which can help the industry retain drivers.

By S.L. Fuller • July 16, 2021

Column

Sales is your lifeblood. Where and how LTLs can recruit talent

Losing a sales rep is a pain in the backside. An ongoing recruitment process can help.

By Lanny Fleming • June 28, 2021

Deep Dive

Transport execs confront high-stakes decision: remote, office or hybrid work?

USA Truck's business boomed as employees worked from home during the pandemic. Bringing them back means weighing safety, culture and productivity.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 23, 2021

Large companies boost hiring plans to record level: survey

Employment in truck transportation has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

By Jim Tyson • June 21, 2021

Long-haul, interregional drivers use apps to find truck parking

An ATRI study found younger drivers and those with fewer years of experience were more likely to turn to apps. 

By Jim Stinson • June 15, 2021

Opinion

Archaic regulations hurt industry's ability to recruit young truck drivers

While trucking safety technology has evolved significantly to meet the realities of 2021, age restrictions on hauling interstate loads has not, the author writes.

By Mark S. Allen • June 14, 2021

Businesses face recruiting woes despite 'elevated' employment

Blue-collar and manual service jobs in industries such as transportation have had particular difficulty finding talent, according to The Conference Board.

By Ryan Golden • June 11, 2021

How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters

As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.

How trucking firms prepare drivers for severe weather

Communication is crucial, as just one storm can cause nationwide havoc in freight movement.

By Jim Stinson • June 01, 2021

Focus on workplace allyship, inclusion efforts can boost retention: study

Employees are 50% less likely to leave when employers have a strong allyship and inclusion culture in place.

By Emilie Shumway • May 26, 2021

Column

When it comes to training, the big ol' honking binder isn't enough

Transport companies that don't pay attention to the reinforcement of sales education contribute as much to failure as they do to success.

By Lanny Fleming • May 24, 2021

Dedicated lanes: A win for fleets, drivers and shippers

Roehl Transport touts that 60% of its drivers are getting home by the week's end, a benefit to recruitment and retention — and revenue.

By Jim Stinson • May 17, 2021

Fleets embrace memes, social media to connect with drivers

Proponents of gathering driver feedback believe transport firms can learn from the catchy songs and posts about on-the-job gripes.

By Jim Stinson • May 12, 2021

Werner prioritizes driver retention, equipment as shippers restock

The carrier expects strong TL freight demand to last into 2022, with spot rates outpacing contract rates, the CEO said.

By S.L. Fuller • May 03, 2021

Trucking vows to fight back after California clears the way for AB5

The California Trucking Association is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court, after an appeals court rejected CTA's request for a rehearing.

By Jim Stinson • UPDATED: June 22, 2021 at 9:35 a.m.

Column

What I learned when sales became part of my trucking firm's fabric

Want to grow and expand within existing and maturing markets? Start by tapping into the most customer-interfacing position.

By Lanny Fleming • April 27, 2021

Old Dominion to invest $605M in trucks, service centers as volumes trend up

The carrier is having more difficulty hiring drivers than in the past, the CEO said, but he emphasized it is not capacity constrained

By S.L. Fuller • April 26, 2021

Meeting flatbed demand takes a unique approach to driver talent

Flatbed demand doesn't usually heat up until the summer. This year, however, all bets are off.

By Amanda Loudin • April 23, 2021

Volvo Trucks, OEMs meet hurdles to reboot production and supply fleets

A United Auto Workers strike at Volvo Trucks adds to production woes for tractor manufacturers.

By Jim Stinson • April 20, 2021

Wheels turn, drivers earn as fleets test pay structures

Cents per mile is the standard. But trucking firms struggle with recruitment and retention, even when they raise pay.

By Jim Stinson • April 20, 2021

JB Hunt doubles up on trailers, containers to meet shipper demand

Injecting equipment into the supply chain could ease capacity, though the COO said trucking faces the most challenging driver market in decades.

By S.L. Fuller • April 19, 2021