Recent research is indicating that diversity can help reduce the current driver shortage. Not only can diverseness cut down on driver shortage, but it also adds a competitive edge in the industry. This article will highlight the impact diversity is making on the trucking industry. Higher Profits Companies with greater ethnic variety continually have higher …
Month: October 2016
Truck Drivers Help Trafficking Victims
Trafficking is becoming a major concern in the United States. However, truck drivers are training to become part of the solution. This article highlights the important role truck drivers play in reducing sex trafficking. Definition According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, sex trafficking occurs when individuals perform commercial sex through the use of …
Focus on Safety: Trucking Industry
The trucking industry is filled with danger, but in recent years there has been a strong focus on safety. The factors which contribute most to the dangers of the trucking industry are: fatigue among drivers, collisions caused by non-truck drivers, and driving speed. Statistics on safety in trucking were brought forward by various sources which …
Staffing Industry: for Candidates and Employers
The staffing industry provides job placement services for candidates and alleviates the burden of hiring and screening from the shoulders of employers. Although the industry sometimes goes unnoticed, it is a huge contributor to the United States economy. With estimated revenues of $140 billion this year, the staffing agency is a big deal. For candidates …
Myths Surrounding Truck Driver Shortage
The driver shortage has been a pressing issue within the distribution and trucking industry during recent times. Recent insight has, however, cast doubt on the existence of a shortage. Instead, industry research is pointing to excessive turnover rates in connection with the perceived shortage. This could shed light on the myths surrounding the shortage of …
Questions to Ask Staffing Agencies
There are a few very important questions you should be asking potential staffing agencies when looking to sign up with one. These questions will give you an idea of whether or not your firm would benefit from partnering with the particular staffing agency you are in contact with. Although these are a few important questions, …
Safety Harness Requirements: New 2016
Gilbane Building Company has made a proposition to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration which calls for new regulation regarding safety harnesses. A safety harness is a personal fall arrest system. Proposed Regulation Gilbane is petitioning that the OSHA mandate that workers wear a safety harness when they are operating at 6 or more feet …
Need a Job? Contact a Staffing Agency
Looking for a job can be a job in itself. Applying to hundreds of positions online is draining and doesn’t always land the best-suited job. This is where a staffing agency can help. Staffing agencies know of available positions which are not always posted online. They are also able to match a candidate with a position …