Millennials are becoming the largest generation in United States history and already account for a quarter of the U.S. population. The Millennial generation is also more diverse than previous generations with a steadily increasing percentage of minorities. Not only that, but the millennial generation is motivated less by money, and more by adventure and excitement. …
Category: CDL Drivers
Steady Need for Drivers in a Changing Industry
Trucking is a changing industry. An important change that is looming on the horizon is the implementing of autonomous or driverless trucks. These autonomous trucks are no longer some kind of futuristic technology.These trucks are in the process of being tested for drivability. This fact means that significant change is around the corner for the …
What is Causing Short Supply of Truck Drivers?
Truck drivers are in very short supply. The average driver is between the ages of 40 and 50. This statistic shows the fact that truck driving does not seem to be an attractive career to young people. In order to make sure the industry is adequately staffed it is important to establish what is keeping young …
Internet Purchases Pose New Challenges in Trucking
Internet Purchases have become one of the primary ways consumers shop. This fact is having a drastic effect on the trucking industry. In an attempt to tap into this huge market, many trucking companies are requiring their drivers to transport and deliver consumer products instead of their normal cargo. The Problem The problem with big …
New Taxes Change Trucking Industry
Taxes paid on the sale of a product are known as excise taxes. The rules surrounding the excise tax on trucks are changing in response to the IRS’s new definition of a highway vehicle. This change affects the price of trucks as well as the industry as a whole. The New Tax The new tax affecting …
Veterans in Truck Driving
Veterans returning from overseas are often on the lookout for ways to put their skills to use in the workplace. One of the many skills taught in the U.S. Military to certain individuals is how to operate trucks. This skill allows veterans who were taught how to operate a truck during their time in the …
Fuel Efficiency in Trucking
Fuel efficiency is one of the largest concerns facing the trucking industry. Fuel is an important concern for almost every industry that uses it. Not only is it expensive, but it is an environmental concern as well. Some companies have incorporated specifications into their vehicle design which have led to huge improvements in cost and …
Short and Long Haul: Choosing the Right Fit
The differences between short and long haul trucking make them very different career choices. Some key differences are present between the two varieties of trucking. These include pay, travel distance, career outlook, and time commitment. These important differences make it easier for new truck drivers to differentiate between the two career options. Pay Although money …
Retain Drivers: A Few Tips
This article will provide a few tips which could help retain drivers. Unfortunately, carrier companies within the trucking industry experience a fairly high turnover amongst their drivers. Often times truck drivers change carrier companies because they are unhappy with compensation or equipment. These are a few tips that could help reduce the turnover in your company …
Green Movement in Trucking
The trucking industry has made huge progress in becoming green, but it still isn’t perfect. Heavy duty vehicles are the fastest growing source of Green House Gas emissions. This fact among others is what has raised the question what is the trucking industry going to do to reduce emissions? What Has Already Been Done? In …