Mississippi Fleet Preps Young Drivers for Road Ahead
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.
Is There a Truck Driver Shortage or Not? ATA Says Research Paper Made ‘Critical Errors’
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.
Colorado Driver Shortage Presents Opportunity for Immigrants
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.
UK Trucker Shortage to Worsen After Brexit, Haulage Group Says
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, 2019Opinion: 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.
Lack of Drivers, Demand Driving Prices Up
Household goods are getting pricier because the costs of moving those goods — from trucking to even maritime shipping — have been rising.
From My Little Pony to Kitty Litter, Trucking Pressures Prices
America’s trucker shortage is about to hit consumers right where it hurts: in the kitty litter.
ATA’s Spear Says Collaboration Can Help Reduce Driver Shortage
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.
Werner Driver Quinton Ward Wins Driving for Excellence Award
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.
Drivers, Carriers Have Different Concerns Regarding Driver Shortage, Retention
The nation’s motor carriers and their drivers see different priorities when it comes to issues facing the trucking industry, a new study found.