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Survey: C-Suite leaders find social distancing, remote work a hindrance
Executives responding to West Monroe's "Q4 outlook" survey also said they are adopting more technology and are likely to engage in M&A activity.
By Aman Kidwai , S.L. Fuller • Oct. 16, 2020 -
JB Hunt grapples with driver shortage and unloading delays
The carrier said it had to turn away thousands of load offers per week due to restrained capacity.
By Jim Stinson • Oct. 16, 2020 -
NFI responds to logistics demand with plans to add 5,000 new hires
Carriers and 3PLs scramble to have consumer goods stocked as warehousing sets record employment levels.
By Jim Stinson • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Survey: 1 in 3 employers to lower 2021 pay raises
Trucking is so far bucking the trend as it raises pay to attract drivers.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Most workforces unprepared for disruption pre-pandemic: study
The survey showed 64% of respondents believed disruption was coming from changes in technology, while 62% believed it would come from changes in competitive landscapes or marketplaces.
By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Labor Department proposes test to determine worker classification
The announcement is "good news" for businesses that use independent contractors, but the rule would likely be challenged, one attorney said.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 2, 2020 -
FMCSA declines Pronto.ai's HOS waiver request, citing safety
Artificial intelligence and assisted driving are in trucking's future, but the agency received 294 comments against granting the exemption and six in favor.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Canada adds back 43K truck drivers after cuts in first half of 2020
Canada and the United States had a brief respite from high turnover and driver shortages, but the break is ending as demand climbs.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 29, 2020 -
Schneider ups driver pay, US Xpress predicts 15% wage boosts to battle shortage
The scramble to attract drivers has led to higher advertising costs to garner driver applications.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 28, 2020 -
TruckPark brings healthcare to truck stops with UrgentCareTravel
The hunt for parking for one healthcare visit can cost a driver hours.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 22, 2020 -
HOS changes are coming. How are fleets training drivers to comply?
Providing training without hampering customer service can be challenging. Technology bridges that gap.
By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 21, 2020 -
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A week of appreciation won't solve the driver shortage. Year-round appreciation might.
What can fleets do to retain drivers when they need them the most?
By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Employers face administrative burden under payroll tax deferral
Questions remain unanswered on how to account for 6.2% employee payroll tax holiday when tax filings come due next year.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 11, 2020 -
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Deep DiveThe driver shortage: A big piece of the tight capacity puzzle
Retirements, career changes, and delays at licensing bureaus and training schools are clogging up the talent pipeline.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 11, 2020 -
HHS to issue long-awaited hair testing mandate
The guidelines authorize federal agencies to include hair, which was previously prohibited, in drug testing programs — a move that could change how fleets screen prospective employees.
By S.L. Fuller • Sept. 9, 2020 -
What KPIs should fleets measure? 4 experts weigh in.
It's a myth that one set of KPIs is ideal for a given sector of the transportation industry, one analyst said.
By S.L. Fuller • Sept. 8, 2020 -
FMCSA seeks comments on letting drivers under 21 haul interstate loads
Proponents of the change say it could help ease the driver shortage, while opponents have raised safety concerns.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 4, 2020 -
Workers say safety trumps privacy in contact tracing, report shows
A contact tracing system may require proximity-based monitoring of employees through cell phone apps, ID badges or other methods.
By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 25, 2020 -
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Fleets struggle to recruit, bring back drivers for growing volumes
Training schools that have been closed or limited, competition for drivers, and federal benefits are hurdles for bringing more drivers to work, according to a report by Transplace.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 21, 2020 -
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Opinion5 ways archaic mobile technology increases driver turnover
"Many carriers face a revolving door of new hires, and outdated technology is a key factor in trucker dissatisfaction," the author writes.
By Gary Blohm • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Employees want more feedback in the new work environment, study says
Employee and manager sentiments on performance management seem to have changed, in part due to the pandemic.
By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 13, 2020 -
From Knight-Swift to Rollin' B: How fleets large and small get driver buy-in on safety tech
If J.B. Hunt were to take a heavy handed approach to tech adoption, drivers wouldn't accept it, the SVP of safety, security and driver personnel said at the FMCSA Truck Safety Summit.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Study: Bad driving behaviors likely to happen at start, end of shifts
Samsara gave recommendations for spotting preventable driving behaviors, which can cause accidents and higher insurance claims.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Fleet finds listening to drivers helps reduce 'out of control' turnover
After conducting a study with WorkHound, USA Truck said it knew why 75% of its turnover was occurring.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 4, 2020 -
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ColumnRoads are becoming less safe. How can fleets reaffirm safety culture?
Safety experts reveal alarming data points during the pandemic. While mileage is going down, fatality rates and distracted driving are on the rise.
By Shefali Kapadia • July 30, 2020
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