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Driver issues
Carriers trailing drivers in drug clearinghouse registrations
“More work to do” as FMCSA closes in on 900,000 total registrants.
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AskWaves
Why are unseated tractors a critical factor affecting truckload carriers?
Chris Henry writes about the true costs of "unseated" trucks and what carriers can do to keep their number of unseated trucks as close to…
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Canada
Today’s Pickup: Canadian long-haul carriers shift to hourly pay for truckers amid shortage
New report highlights the industry’s efforts to recruit and retain drivers as it warns that vacancies will swell above 25,000 in Canada.
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AskWaves
What are the most profitable trucking jobs in 2020?
Learn about nine different types of truck driving jobs that are available.
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News
Lawmakers propose $30M for transport worker ad campaigns
6-year program includes addressing shortage of truck drivers.
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Driver issues
US senators introduce ‘Women in Trucking’ bill
Legislation would require FMCSA to step up efforts supporting women
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Driver issues
FMCSA details under-21 military driver program
Werner, UPS Freight among initial companies participating in pilot.
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Trucking
The for-hire trucking market does not have a driver shortage problem
There isn't a driver shortage. In fact, there is a glut of capacity on the road, and not enough freight to haul.
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Driver issues
ATA: Industry ends 2018 short more than 60,000 drivers
Report asserts industry needs to hire 1.1 million new drivers over the next decade.
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Driver issues
Commentary: Truck drivers are aging… or are we entering a golden age in trucking?
Sandeep Kar has written a thought-provoking article about changes in trucks and how those changes affect truck drivers. He also writes about what the future…
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