workforce development

Growing our own – Taking the Hire Road

On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, Leah Shaver sat down with Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, to discuss the vital importance of workforce development in trucking, how fleets and the industry at large can cultivate the next generation of professional drivers, how he’s tackling this issue in his state, and how everyone in the industry can show appreciation and love for those behind the wheel safely delivering freight every day.

Attracting quality...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/growing-our-own-taking-the-hire-road

Think local: Industry urged to join workforce development programs

If there’s one thing the trucking industry is lacking, it’s self-promotion. That’s the opinion of Andy Owens, CEO of A&M Transport, who encourages industry leaders nationwide to take leadership roles on local workforce development boards.

The pandemic has revealed just how crucial the transportation industry — long taken for granted — is to Americans’ way of life, as well as how delicate it is. Owens makes the case for greater investment in the transportation industry as buzz for the supply...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/think-local-industry-urged-to-join-workforce-development-programs

M&A Update: Cultural exchange key to successful mergers

Challenges accompany any merger or acquisition; there’s no getting around it. While the process is often frustrating for both parties involved, bridging the mind-gap between the companies is definitely achievable.

Expressing interest in the cultural aspects of an acquired company is a great way to establish respect and compliance among new employees. In fact, forming connections early on may ultimately determine the overall success of the merger.

Trailer Bridge President and CEO Mitch Luciano...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ma-update-cultural-exchange-key-to-successful-mergers

South Florida marine industry, Junior Achievement reach out to recruit students

An engine room display at the new marine industry storefront in the Junior Achievement center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Advanced Mechanical Enterprises photo

A new marine industry careers exhibit in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has opened to attract young people to the industry.

The maritime community brings an estimated $12 billion a year and 142,000 jobs to South Florida. But as in other regions of the U.S. it faces an aging workforce, not enough new workers coming in, and difficulty finding and retaining skilled labor.

Understanding the need to keep the industry thriving with a new generation of workers, Advanced Mechanical Enterprises/AMESolutions.com,...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/south-florida-marine-industry-junior-achievement-reach-out-to-recruit-students/