A commercial driver’s license or CDL is required before a candidate can begin their career in commercial truck driving. In order to keep the roads safe for not only truck drivers, but also for drivers in general, there needs to be a process that prepares drivers for the road. The way that the industry prepares …
Month: June 2016
Temporary Positions: Interview Tips
Temporary positions are increasing in popularity through out the United States. These types of positions are a growing trend, because they are a great way to put a worker’s talent to use. They also allow for a quick transition into the workforce for those currently unemployed. Temporary positions can, however, be difficult to land if …
Women in Trucking: Meeting High Demand
There is a desperate need for tractor trailer drivers in the trucking industry. Women could help fill the demand. Driver Shortage In recent years the tractor trailer industry has grown exponentially, leading to more opportunities and higher demand for truckers. This is because, since the end of the recession, consumers have increased spending on commercial …
Heat-Related Illness: The Dark Side of Summer
Temperatures consistently blaze over 100 degrees in the intense summer months. The unbearable heat can often cause many health issues for tractor trailer drivers. Know the Symptoms Heat stroke is a condition resulting from the failure of the body’s temperature-regulating mechanisms. It occurs when an individual is exposed to excessively high temperatures. Symptoms include: Confusion Fainting …
Construction Technology: What’s New in May 2016
May of 2016 has been an important month for the construction industry. Numerous new and exciting technology advancements have been revealed which could change the construction industry moving forward. Technology is a vital part of the construction industry, the most recent products to be revealed have made this clear. Companies such as Cat, Airhome, and …
Construction Industry Bounce Back
With the end of the recent recession, all facets of the economy have experienced upturns. This especially holds true for the construction industry, which has gone through quite a few major expansions in recent years. CEO of Summit Materials, Tom Hill, spoke in an interview with TheStreet about recent progress in the industry. Market Recovery According …
New Summer Talent: Things to Know
During the summer months, many employers are looking for summer talent in the form of seasonal employees and interns. This process can turn out to be more complicated than many potential employers anticipate. This complication often stems from potential legal issues. In order to simplify the process, some of the possible challenges to employers have …
Self-Driving Trucks: Edge of Tomorrow
It is common knowledge that autonomous vehicles are well on their way to becoming a reality. The truth of the matter is that the technology behind autonomous cars is still very expensive and out of reach for the average consumer. Because of this, it could take many years for society as a whole to transition …
Hurricane Season: Tips for Contractors
As of June 1st hurricane season has officially begun on the Atlantic coast of the United States. Despite the name, hurricane season is not only the season for hurricanes. It is also the season for tropical storms and depressions. These kinds of storms can have major consequences for a construction site if they are not …
Labor Shortage in Construction
The construction industry has seen a labor shortage in recent years. Specifically, a loss of 15,000 workers in May. This trend is a very complicated one, but has some simple effects on the day to day of construction employers and candidates. Pay raise Another trend seen in May was a increase in construction industry worker …