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U.S. DOT funded grant program launched to help veterans become professional truck drivers
Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 8/3/22 Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 8/3/22

U.S. DOT funded grant program launched to help veterans become professional truck drivers

Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary has spearheaded a new federal grant program meant to encourage veterans into the trucking field.

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Truckers should be concerned if rail workers proceed with strike
Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 8/1/22 Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 8/1/22

Truckers should be concerned if rail workers proceed with strike

If engineers and train crews strike against the U.S. railroads, truckers have a good reason to be concerned.

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“Congestion Toll” is progressing in NYC
Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/31/22 Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/31/22

“Congestion Toll” is progressing in NYC

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is set to proceed with an environmental assessment and long-delayed public hearings for the toll, meant to be issued to those driving through highly-congested areas of the city.

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FMSCA’s driver apprenticeship program is now live
Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/28/22 Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/28/22

FMSCA’s driver apprenticeship program is now live

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) - otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), has forced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to develop an apprenticeship driver pilot program.

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Transportation logistics workers are tired of second-class treatment
Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/26/22 Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/26/22

Transportation logistics workers are tired of second-class treatment

Transportation and logistics workers are critical to the supply chain running smoothly, and they will use that to their advantage in order to get what they want and need.

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Memphis Animal Services adoption program aims to re-home pets with truckers
Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/25/22 Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/25/22

Memphis Animal Services adoption program aims to re-home pets with truckers

Memphis Animal Services in Memphis, Tennessee has launched a program meant to pair dogs with truckers looking for a companion on the road.

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Truck parking bill clears House committee
American Politics, Hot Spots, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/25/22 American Politics, Hot Spots, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/25/22

Truck parking bill clears House committee

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, HR2187, has officially cleared the full House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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25% increase year over year of positive drug tests in the transportation/warehousing industry
Driver Issues, Health & Safety, Behind the Wheel, Compliance, Nuts & Bolts Jennifer Joslyn 7/24/22 Driver Issues, Health & Safety, Behind the Wheel, Compliance, Nuts & Bolts Jennifer Joslyn 7/24/22

25% increase year over year of positive drug tests in the transportation/warehousing industry

Urine drug tests have resulted in positive rates of increasing a relative 25% year over year. This growth signals a troubling statistic in the transportation and warehousing industry.

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Younger generation of drivers attracted by tech-savvy carriers
Human Resources, Money Matters, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/21/22 Human Resources, Money Matters, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/21/22

Younger generation of drivers attracted by tech-savvy carriers

Keeping younger generations of drivers satisfied and effective in their positions will require digitizing their job’s tasks in an increasingly digitized world.

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ATA launches Women in Motion program, aimed to attract more female truckers
Diversity, Hot Spots, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/20/22 Diversity, Hot Spots, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/20/22

ATA launches Women in Motion program, aimed to attract more female truckers

With only 8% of professional truck drivers being women and only 4% of all diesel technicians being women, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is looking to change that.

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The American Trucking Associations is under fire for “opposing overtime pay for drivers” via lobbying
Regulations, Nuts & Bolts, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/20/22 Regulations, Nuts & Bolts, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/20/22

The American Trucking Associations is under fire for “opposing overtime pay for drivers” via lobbying

In April 2022, The House of Representatives introduced The Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act to Congress - a bill that would eliminate the trucking exemption from the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Pay isn’t everything, according to drivers ages 21-30
Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel, Human Resources, Money Matters Jennifer Joslyn 7/17/22 Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel, Human Resources, Money Matters Jennifer Joslyn 7/17/22

Pay isn’t everything, according to drivers ages 21-30

Drivers aged 21 to 30 who were surveyed reported stability, work-life balance, and carrier benefits as some of the more important factors to consider when choosing an employer.

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Drivers with pets on board often report better physical and mental health
Driver Issues, Trucker's Lounge, Health & Safety, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/16/22 Driver Issues, Trucker's Lounge, Health & Safety, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 7/16/22

Drivers with pets on board often report better physical and mental health

Truckstop.com conducted a survey that shows that 54% of professional truckers would reconsider their job if they could not bring their furry friend with them on the road.

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CVSA enforcement blitz from July 10-16
Regulations, Compliance, Nuts & Bolts, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel, Health & Safety Jennifer Joslyn 7/11/22 Regulations, Compliance, Nuts & Bolts, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel, Health & Safety Jennifer Joslyn 7/11/22

CVSA enforcement blitz from July 10-16

Law enforcement representatives will be heavily monitoring both passenger and commercial vehicle drivers for any unsafe behaviors that could jeopardize them or the drivers around them.

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Truck drivers with sleep disorders struggle with safety
Health & Safety, Behind the Wheel, Driver Issues Jennifer Joslyn 7/6/22 Health & Safety, Behind the Wheel, Driver Issues Jennifer Joslyn 7/6/22

Truck drivers with sleep disorders struggle with safety

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most undiagnosed and prevalent sleep disorder that plagues the transportation logistics industry.

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Want better driver retention? Ask your drivers what they want
Human Resources, Money Matters, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 6/30/22 Human Resources, Money Matters, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 6/30/22

Want better driver retention? Ask your drivers what they want

Driver feedback is one of the most valuable assets a company can have, encouraging loyalty and an open chain of communication.

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Trucking industry awaits Supreme Court response to CTA’s case against AB5
Regulations, Nuts & Bolts, Owner Operators, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 6/29/22 Regulations, Nuts & Bolts, Owner Operators, Driver Issues, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 6/29/22

Trucking industry awaits Supreme Court response to CTA’s case against AB5

Until the Supreme Court makes a decision on the case, there is an injunction in place that disallows the state of California from enforcing the controversial Assembly Bill 5.

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Owner-operators place high value of ability to take their pets with them on the road
Driver Issues, Owner Operators, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 6/28/22 Driver Issues, Owner Operators, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 6/28/22

Owner-operators place high value of ability to take their pets with them on the road

In a Truckstop.com survey conducted in light of National Take Your Pet to Work Week, independent owner-operators conveyed that taking their pet on the road with them was a key benefit in their chosen profession.

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OOIDA pushed for better truck parking across the nation
Owner Operators, Behind the Wheel, Driver Issues Jennifer Joslyn 6/27/22 Owner Operators, Behind the Wheel, Driver Issues Jennifer Joslyn 6/27/22

OOIDA pushed for better truck parking across the nation

Prioritizing better truck parking should be a no-brainer for states who want to enhance the cohesiveness of the trucking industry.

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The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is gaining traction in Congress
Driver Issues, Hot Spots, American Politics, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 6/16/22 Driver Issues, Hot Spots, American Politics, Behind the Wheel Jennifer Joslyn 6/16/22

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is gaining traction in Congress

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, formally known as HR2187, is gaining traction in Congress as two more co-sponsors hopped on board.

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