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It is no secret that hiring and holding onto qualified truck drivers is difficult to impossible for most fleets. Driver hiring and retention has always been a sticking point for carriers, with turnover rates for some truckload carriers eclipsing 100% during multiple quarters of 2019. Driver surveys examining turnover rates have consistently shown that drivers value three things: pay, time and respect. If a carrier can find the right combination of all three, its hiring rates will increase and...
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When securing drivers for shipments that require entry into a maritime facility, transportation and logistics workers are often introduced to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the program is administered to assess security threats within American seaports.
In 2001, the TWIC program was created after the passage of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). The MTSA was a response to the 9/11...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/askwaves-what-is-a-twic-card
Uber’s (NYSE: UBER) decision on March 17 to reclassify approximately 70,000 Uber Rides drivers in the U.K. as “workers” — a step closer to what U.S. businesses would consider employees and away from the independent contractor category — was not unexpected, but it leaves plenty of unanswered questions for the rideshare community on both sides of the Atlantic.
The decision by the global ride-hailing giant followed a February ruling by the U.K. Supreme Court upholding a lower court’s decision that...
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For brokers hoping to retain carriers and cut down on so-called “one-load wonders,” creating an engaging carrier experience is vital. Competitive rates will convince a carrier to pick up a load, but the right combination of relationship and convenience will keep them coming back to the same broker over and over.
Creating an environment that makes carriers want to stick around involves top-notch communication, ethical decision-making and making the process as easy as possible, according to Tom...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/keeping-carriers-loyal-requires-more-than-competitive-rates
Driver turnover is consistently ranked as one of the biggest – and most buzzworthy – problems facing carriers. Turnover rates tend to hover in the 70s for small over-the-road operations and surge into the 90s for the largest carriers. The constant hiring cycle has wary companies wondering how to keep drivers from walking away. Research suggests that the solution may be threefold: more home time, higher wages and better treatment.
Background screening company DriverIQ completed in-depth driver...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/time-money-and-humanity-attracting-and-retaining-qualified-drivers
Truckers have to keep track of a lot on the road. The apps below guide drivers through navigational and weather difficulties. In addition, a wide selection of music, audiobooks and podcasts available for download can keep truckers entertained even when they hit areas with spotty cell phone coverage. Here are some of the best apps for truckers.
Weather app: NOAA Weather Radar Live
The NOAA app gives truckers real-time weather information regarding storm cells,...
Transportation industry conferences are packed with presentations about innovation and technological advancement. Leaders in the space gather around lunch tables to discuss their latest digital tools. Buzzwords like “autonomous” and “artificial intelligence” fill conversations. Technology is propelling the industry forward and enabling companies to reach heights they never imagined.
No amount of technology, however, can take the place of a warm, inviting work atmosphere. While it is important...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/drivers-still-stand-to-benefit-from-family-driven-environment
Driver recruitment has been a hot-button issue in the transportation industry for years. Trucking companies have notoriously high turnover rates, and the average truck driver is about 55 years old, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. High turnover and an aging workforce have made it difficult for companies to keep their seats filled with qualified drivers — an issue commonly referred to as a driver shortage or a driver squeeze.
As drivers start to retire en masse, companies have...
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