Buttigieg: Truck Parking Shortage Remains a Priority
With two months left in his Cabinet-level tenure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg intends to press ahead with policies aimed at boosting freight and supply chain operations.
States Boost CDL Training to Tackle Local Driver Shortages
A handful of states are taking varied approaches to bolster the ranks of commercial truck drivers in the nation.
Perspective: EB-3 Visa Provides Route to Labor Solution
Increasingly, trucking companies' search for truck drivers is moving beyond U.S. borders as immigration programs become a greater focal point.
Fleets Use Tech to Aid Communication With Immigrant Drivers
The use of technology-based programs is helping integrate non-native English speakers into truck driving environments.
CDL Schools, Driver Training Programs Focus on the Right Fit
The driver shortage and turnover are top concerns within the trucking industry, and insiders contend schools and training programs play a critical role in attracting new entrants.
Pennsylvania Goodwill Promotes CDL Training for Youth
Officials at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania announced this month they are holding open enrollment for a program aimed at showing young people the benefits of CDL certification.
Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site
Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.
How to Survive the Driver Shortage
This ebook will help fleet managers develop a strategic plan to attract, hire, and retain quality drivers, covering: - Factors contributing to the driver shortage - Costs of hiring new drivers - Best practices for recruiting and retaining drivers - Creating a strong company culture - Top technologies and tools
July 1, 2023Georgia, Wyoming Schools to Train More Truck Drivers
Seeking to get more truck drivers on the road, colleges in Georgia and Wyoming are expanding their commercial driver license programs.
Canadian Trucking Initiative Targets Refugees
Canada is trying to get more truck drivers on the road by matching refugees in a new career pathway program that also includes women.