Workforce

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

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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

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 filed a petition for rehearing "en banc," about one month after the court lifted the injunction.

By Jim Stinson • UPDATED: May 27, 2021 at 2:48 p.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

Dollar General to hire 20K employees, including truck drivers

The retailer's private fleet has grown from 80 tractors at the end of fiscal 2017 to more than 700 tractors and more than 550 drivers this spring.

By Ben Unglesbee , S.L. Fuller • April 19, 2021

Fleets refresh tactics to recruit young talent and battle the driver shortage

Drivers under age 21 represent a largely untapped pool of workers. But there's one big hurdle: They can't haul interstate loads.

By Heather Larson • April 16, 2021

Community college feeds diesel tech talent pipeline through VR training

Virtual reality technology, and the flexibility the online program provides, can cater to the new generation of technicians in training.

By S.L. Fuller • April 09, 2021

Fleets pay the price of complex pay structures

Driver pain points and frustrations create a drag on company culture.

By Jim Stinson • April 07, 2021

Cascading effects of Texas winter storm bump up spot rates

Spring is here, and the polar vortex of mid-February is in the rearview mirror. But impacts on the spot market linger.

By Jim Stinson • April 05, 2021

Independent driver shortage: Can markets expand the small pool?

OOIDA says demand, higher rates and higher pay will pull in the right number of drivers. But fleets are not so sure.

By Jim Stinson • March 26, 2021

Pay is the top factor in truck driver retention: study

Raising wages can also help fleets recruit male and female drivers, as both genders place equal importance on pay.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 23, 2021

UPS takes driver safety to the next level with virtual reality

Virtual and augmented reality can give drivers tools needed to make better decisions — and validate the choices.

By Heather Larson • March 19, 2021