The construction industry has the lowest percentage of women out of any other industry in the United States. It is also the last industry to still have less than 10% of its workforce be women. This statistic has some important implications for the industry as a whole. Females continue to be underrepresented in the construction …
Month: September 2016
How to Find a Staffing Agency with Ease
Staffing agencies can be the solution to your companies hiring problems. As a company grows so does it’s staffing needs, with more business comes more work. During times of growth, the last thing most companies want to think about is how to staff their growing business. This is where staffing agencies can help. By finding …
Life Expectancy Up: Makes Way for Older Truck Drivers
The life expectancy of an average American has increased by 30 years since the last century. This might seem like slow progress, but the effects are becoming increasingly apparent as more and more people work past the normal age of retirement. This is having an impact on the trucking industry especially, with older truckers becoming …
Employers Seek Qualities, not just Qualifications
Some important qualities are more important to employers than qualifications. These qualities are not always listed in the job description, but they are nevertheless high on the list of what employers are looking for. In order to be the best candidate possible it can be helpful to remember these qualities and use them to prepare for an …
Adventure Awaits for Millennials in Trucking
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. …
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 …