John Stomps, CEO and founder of Total Transportation of Mississippi, said the need for drivers caused him to look into a new strategy in January 2018 — one that involves training those between the ages of 18 and 20 to haul freight interstate.
May 24, 2019driver shortage
Business, Equipment, Safety
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Mississippi Fleet Preps Young Drivers for Road Ahead
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Government, Business
A truck as seen in a side-view mirror on a bridge over the Mississippi River on I-70 in St. Louis, Mo. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Is There a Truck Driver Shortage or Not? ATA Says Research Paper Made ‘Critical Errors’
A truck as seen in a side-view mirror on a bridge over the Mississippi River on I-70 in St. Louis, Mo. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
The chief economist for American Trucking Associations has criticized a research paper written by a university professor and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics official that questioned the severity of the truck driver shortage decried by many in the industry.
March 28, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA
David Goldman/Associated Press
Colorado Driver Shortage Presents Opportunity for Immigrants
David Goldman/Associated Press
The United States and Colorado are facing a truck driver shortage, a daunting economic prospect as the vast majority of goods in the country are transported over the road.
March 25, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics
Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg News
UK Trucker Shortage to Worsen After Brexit, Haulage Group Says
Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg News
Brexit is set to exacerbate a chronic shortage of drivers among U.K. haulage companies, according to a study from the International Road Transport Union.
March 21, 2019
Business, Logistics, Perspective
Opinion: Multiple Strategies Can Mitigate Driver Shortage
While the demand for trucks to haul freight is showing no signs of slowing down, the number of experienced and available truck drivers is not keeping pace.
March 12, 2019
Business, Logistics
Proctor and Gamble Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio (John Minchillo/Associated Press)
Lack of Drivers, Demand Driving Prices Up
Proctor and Gamble Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio (John Minchillo/Associated Press)
Household goods are getting pricier because the costs of moving those goods — from trucking to even maritime shipping — have been rising.
March 11, 2019
Business, Logistics
My Little Pony maker Hasbro plans to open a hub in Joliet, Ill., after shipping costs surged in 2018.(Charles Sykes/AP Images for Hasbro)
From My Little Pony to Kitty Litter, Trucking Pressures Prices
My Little Pony maker Hasbro plans to open a hub in Joliet, Ill., after shipping costs surged in 2018.(Charles Sykes/AP Images for Hasbro)
America’s trucker shortage is about to hit consumers right where it hurts: in the kitty litter.
March 1, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Chris Spear addresses the conference. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
ATA’s Spear Says Collaboration Can Help Reduce Driver Shortage
Chris Spear addresses the conference. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Collaborating with representatives of various industries and government agencies can buoy trucking workforce development efforts, according to American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear.
February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Safety
Werner driver Quinton Ward (left) and ATA President Chris Spear by Dan Ronan/Transport Topics
Werner Driver Quinton Ward Wins Driving for Excellence Award
Werner driver Quinton Ward (left) and ATA President Chris Spear by Dan Ronan/Transport Topics
Quinton Ward of New Orleans, who served five years in the U.S. Army until he was injured and received an Honorable Discharge, is the winner of the 2018 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes Program.
December 14, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety
A digital sign indicates available truck parking. (U.S. Department of Transportation)
Drivers, Carriers Have Different Concerns Regarding Driver Shortage, Retention
A digital sign indicates available truck parking. (U.S. Department of Transportation)
The nation’s motor carriers and their drivers see different priorities when it comes to issues facing the trucking industry, a new study found.
December 12, 2018Pages
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