The need for truck drivers is still high. A steady economy, lower fuel prices, and the public’s love for online shopping has kept drivers busy year around. The demand is through the roof, so why is there a truck driver shortage? It is not only for one reason alone. The Problems Being a truck …
Month: December 2016
Drone Delivery: Help or Hindrance to Trucking?
The future of delivery services may include some major changes if the surging drone industry has anything to say about it. The proponents behind this idea imagine a delivery truck having a hatch for a drone to fly out of carrying a cardboard box that is deposited on the doorstep of a home. As the …
Reasons your Business should Use Staffing Agencies
Every business wants to succeed and there are some extra steps to make that become a reality. When businesses start growing at a rapid rate, basic things such as hiring and payroll can become more complicated. By partnering with a staffing agency, businesses can actually grow at a faster rate. Here are some reasons why …
Workers Failing Drug Screens – How We Solve The Problem
In recent years, as the economy improves and more jobs need to be filled, higher percentages of workers are failing pre-employment drug screens. Here at Spec, if a candidate/worker fails a pre-employment drug screen they cannot work for us for 5 years. Passing and failing drug screens is make or break with our company. What …
Cold Winter Put a Halt to Trucking
February 2014 was the coldest and most severe winter in recent history for the Midwest, Eastern, and Southeastern United States. The harshness of the winter threw a wrench in the transport plans for trucking industries. In late January 2014, a large body of arctic air moved further south, bringing storm after storm and subzero temperatures. …
Job Seekers should Consider Staffing Agencies
Often times staffing agencies are the last place job seekers check when looking for a job. Staffing Agencies are generally seen as beneficial for job seekers, but there are some benefits that are not so obvious. This article will seek to explain the not so obvious benefits of using staffing agencies. Job Seekers Know about …
New Headset Designed to Keep Truckers Alert
It is estimated that there are more than 3.5 million truckers on the road in the US. The trucking industry is expected to grow 21% within the next ten years, which means there will be even more trucks on the road. Next to trains, trucks dominate the commercial transportation industry. Since truckers are on the …
Ways to Enter and Exit Trucks Safely
Entering and exiting trucks, trailers and tractors can be tricky even without inclement weather. However, rainy, snowy and even icy conditions can create greater challenges. Slips and falls are preventable injuries. Sadly, many injuries result from these incidents. This article will show the ways and even a system people can use to ensure safety. According …
Tips to Counteract Driver Fatigue
The statistics involving drowsy drivers are staggering. The sad reality is that far too often when these drivers get into fatal accidents they take others with them. However, the truck driving industry is a 24-hour workplace. Meaning the only hope for preventing these fatal accidents due to drowsiness is to give drivers tips. This article will seek …