Analyst: Reg Wave to Usher New Round of Capacity Tightness 2017-18 Thursday March 17, 2016 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety Sluggish North American freight volumes in recent months may not turnaround right away, but a new capacity crunch phase next year could swing leverage back in carriers’ favour,
FMCSA Issues ‘Pre-Rule’ on Truck Driver Sleep Apnea Wednesday March 09, 2016 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety The U.S. Department of Transportation has taken what is been called a “first step” to address obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in truck drivers.
US Driver Training Rule Published Tuesday March 08, 2016 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Operations & Safety FMCSA has issued its long-awaited entry-level driver training proposal, which calls for a minimum of 30 hours of training with "demonstrated proficiency" behind the wheel,
Technician Shortage Reaching ‘Catastrophic’ Level? Wednesday March 02, 2016 | Labour/HR/Driver Shortage, Technology & Equipment The heavy-duty trucking sector should begin recruiting future technicians in grammar schools, says the new chairman of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC).
