Index Monitors Progress of Women in Trucking Roles Thursday July 13, 2023 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage According to new data from Women In Trucking Association, an average 12.1% of overall professional drivers who hold commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and drive heavy-duty trucks are female.
Survey Data Shows What Goes into Becoming ‘Best Fleet to Drive For’ Friday April 28, 2023 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Technology & Equipment The Best Fleets to Drive For program run by CarriersEdge for the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has reported on more than 5,300 fleet responses and 9,000 driver surveys to provide a picture of practices employed by the Best Fleets winners. As reported by Trucknews.com’s James Menzies: “We are aiming to recognize the programs that move […]
Safety Still a Top Issue for Women Truck Drivers: Reports Friday April 21, 2023 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage Common concerns from female truck drivers mainly focus on safety and respect, according to various surveys on the issue.
Recruiting-Retention 101: Listen to Drivers Friday March 10, 2023 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage The best way to recruit and retain drivers is to listen to them and offer open communication channels, say Canadian carriers who took part in the Truckload carriers Association annual convention Truckload 2023 in Orlando, Fla., on March 6.