truck driver shortage
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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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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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Driver issues
FMCSA admits challenges to under-21 driver pilot program
Ray Martinez concedes finding enough drivers aged 18-20 with military experience could be difficult.
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News
Teamsters oppose under-21 CDL pilot proposal
Trucker union sides with most of proposal's early comments.
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Driver issues
BLS cites lack of pay – not drivers – as cause for driver shortage
Study finds lagging response to demand surges makes managing driver recruitment and retention more difficult.
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Inside SONAR
FreightWaves releases trucking employment level estimates in SONAR
FreightWaves adds truck driver employment level estimates.
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