Fuel prices are down; demand for shipping is up – so what could go wrong for carriers? An article in CGMA Magazine a couple of weeks ago cited the fourth-quarter…
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Occasionally, someone will comment to me that my trips sound more like vacation than work. Well, that’s how I feel, too! Getting to visit good friends all over the U.S….
We’ve published a number of blogs about driver shortages over the past couple of years, including one this past summer. The harsh reality is that the current trucker population is…
It’s not what’s driving Girl Scouts; it’s what Girl Scouts may be driving! A new event expands career options for young women. There they were, more than 100 Girl Scouts…
This infographic from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) shows just how huge a role the trucking industry plays in the American economy. If the infographic isn’t enough to convince you…
Treat your drivers well and you may find they repay that appreciation with loyalty. We’ve written, time and again, about the severe shortage of drivers and technicians, and the impact…
The group, Women in Trucking, develops a program that familiarizes girls and young women with a career option they may not have considered…becoming a truck driver. I was delighted when…
For most of us who grew up in the United States, the Canadian geography is somewhat misunderstood. As I planned this month’s trip, this misunderstanding became obvious. I was heading…
If you still aren’t using social media to recruit and retain drivers, you should read this blog. First published in February of this year, the recommendations are even more relevant…
Another article deals with the always troubling issue of driver shortage. Right before the July 4th holiday, the Detroit Free Press ran an article on the tightening shipping market, and…
