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

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

The 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

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

5 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

Roads 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

Prime settles 2 driver misclassification suits for $28M

In the lawsuits, drivers allege the Missouri-based carrier failed to pay for time spent in classroom orientation and driving, and failed to pay B and C seat drivers minimum wage. 

By Lisa Burden , S.L. Fuller • July 29, 2020

Drivers speak up: Dwell times are costing us

Truckers told WorkHound they are often stuck waiting for freight to be loaded at shipper terminals.

By Jim Stinson • July 29, 2020

Preparing the maintenance workforce for electric trucks

The labor pool of experienced technicians has always been small, and now trucking firms must train or hire workers with an understanding of high voltage environments.

By Jen A. Miller • July 17, 2020