We recently told you about the skilled labor shortage the construction industry is facing. In just a few years, without any proactive change, the shortage will become significantly worse. This is why many construction companies are looking outside the current labor pool. Many companies are partnering with colleges to get students interested in a construction …
A significant labor shortage is on the way in more than just the trucking industry. Blue-collar industries such as manufacturing, trades, and construction will be soon facing the same problem. In the trucking industry, the lion share of the truckers are nearing retirement age with not enough new incoming drivers to replace them. The need …
Labor level manufacturing can be back breaking work. The creation and implementation of exoskeletons could be a possible future for manufacturing. We’ve previously discussed self-driving trucks. At this point in time the self-driving truck is still a long way off. That’s because the human equation in driving cannot be separated from trucking. There are too …
One of the first steps when job hunting is updating your resume. There was a time when many individuals in the Blue-Collar industries did not have resumes. However, many of our clients are now asking for resumes to be submitted. Going through a staffing agency has many benefits. One of them is having a recruiter …
Download the CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist (PDF) A CDL pre-trip inspection is a crucial part of safely operating a commercial vehicle. It’s also required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Use this guide as a memory aid ONLY. Every company’s pre-trip inspection varies, as do pre-trip inspection tests administered as part of formal CDL …
One of the current issues facing the trucking industry is the ongoing driver shortage. Tech companies began to promise self-driving trucks as a potential solution to this shortage. However, there are those in the trucking industry that don’t see this solution as a practical one at this time. It is clear that the direction new …
Previously we have discussed the benefits of using drones on construction sites. In 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration made it a bit easier for the construction industry to use unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial use. Part 107 of the FAA rules sets clear guidelines for using drones for commercial construction purposes or otherwise. However, Part …
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Motor vehicle deaths are on the rise and the National Safety Council has identified the behaviors and beliefs behind it. The NSC has conducted surveys over the past 12 months to ascertain what is causing the rise. The results are rather alarming. Here are some highlights from the survey: …
It’s a wonder why forward-facing dash cams are not already used nationwide for all CDL truck drivers. However, most companies do now have their drivers equipped with forward-facing dash cams. The forward-facing dash cam pays for itself in a short amount of time. For example, even for a very minor accident, with the dash cam …
Every person should be concerned with their own health. However, numbers are increasingly showing that many people do not know some of the most basic facts about health. Do you know whether you can turn fat into muscle? Do you know what your recommended daily calorie intake is? For CDL truck drivers, health is not …
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