Driver shortage, hours-of-service rules, driver compensation top list of industry concerns
According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual Top Industry Issues report, for the third year in a row, the driver shortage is the top-ranked issue for trucking fleets, as they struggle to recruit and retain qualified drivers.
At Prime Inc., success is driven by dedication to supporting drivers
It shouldn’t be surprising that Prime Inc. has always been a driver-focused trucking company. Robert Low started the operation in 1970 with a single truck, with the then-19-year old behind the wheel as the company’s first driver. Today, he’s still at the helm as the carrier‘s president.
Navajo Express takes care of drivers and lowers customers’ transportation costs
“There’s everything to gain by listening.” In one sense, it’s just that simple for Don Digby, Jr., president of Navajo Express. And Digby, who now heads up the third generation, family-owned business, means it.
There’s no place like home: Cab features for long-haul truck drivers
Over the past few years, many trucking companies have announced driver pay increases, improved benefits and other financial incentives to help recruit and retain drivers. “The ROI is typically fairly easy to calculate because carriers know their driver recruiting and replacement costs,” says Lance Platt, chief executive officer of in-cab satellite TV provider EpicVue. “That’s
Reward trucks and the driver shortage
The driver shortage is ongoing and shows no signs of stopping. “We need about 90,000 drivers a year coming into our industry, and we’re about 50,000 short today,” outgoing ATA Chairman Dave Manning said in a recent speech. “We project that to be 125,000 short in the next six years. “We have a workforce policy
The pros and cons of truck driver-facing cameras
Put yourself in the shoes of a truck driver—the person you depend on to operate your equipment as efficiently and productively as possible. Your life is spent on the road, and while you have a schedule and goals to hit (MPG levels, on-time deliveries, etc.), above all, one of the great perks of your job
Easing into efficiency: The importance of driver training with new powertrains
For seasoned drivers, the learning curve is less about the complexity of learning new tasks and more about learning to work with the truck and powertrain to achieve a smoother ride and to reduce fatigue. “In addition to spec’ing the right powertrain, driver training is critical to achieve optimal performance,” said Brian Daniels, manager for
Easing ELD headaches for drivers
The ELD mandate and the recently enacted out-of-service enforcement can mean big headaches for fleets and drivers. Having a shored up ELD solution can help you retain drivers by giving them the confidence that the ELD system they’re provided with will stand up to a road-side inspection. “Compliance and safety and security are by far
Attracting, retaining truck drivers with satellite TV, health and wellness options
The ongoing need to recruit and retain drivers remains both a management challenge and costly exercise for motor carriers. Trucking companies that are having success in lowering their turnover rates are finding that a mix of benefits and amenities is the best solution. In particular, a growing number of carriers are realizing lower recruiting costs
How the Mack Anthem aims to stand out from the pack for fleets and drivers
The CB crackled to life to a chorus of questions. “What is that?” “Is that a Mack?” “Can I trade you my truck for yours?” “How can I get me one of them?” Jonathan Randall’s smile couldn’t get any wider—this was exactly the reaction he hoped for when Mack set out to redefine its Class
