the judicial decisions in America seem very much to be going in the direction of protecting big insurance companies and big corporations, often at the expense of consumers and ordinary citizens whose rights are
One of the coolest things I’ve seen companies do is what a trucking company was doing. They had tons of people who were willing to sign up and become truck drivers. Then what they found was that the truck drivers were leaving. A big part of why they were leaving was they w...
A black box in a car is an event data recorder (EDR) that depicts data such as speed, throttle position, brake usage, seatbelt usage, airbag deployment, and other relevant information. The data can be accessed by investigators, law enforcement, or insurance companies to gain insights on wha...
from law firms with years of working across a specific international border to trucking fleets with drivers who have passports and the language skills and
money, and many decided to quit. Operational costs were further raised for carriers when they had to hire and train new drivers, often at higher salaries. This financial strain took a toll on a reported 390 small trucking companies, according to Rosalyn Wilson, author of the CSCMP’s report...
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Truck driver openings are some of the most popular on Indeed, Flowers explains. "For the last decade, as the economy has recovered from the Great Recession, trucking companies have consistently told the press and economists that they have a hard time attracting talent," he says, which ma...
However, she adds, “I have never, in 30+ years of trucking, dealt with driver shortage and rate pressure! Where is the money to keep paying these drivers supposed to come from? The industry had one good year, now it’s back to fighting to stay alive! Why are we playing the ‘let...
But to all you new guys good luck, and don't get greedy. Pay your drivers well and they will keep calling on you for loads and they will help you out with hard to move loads. Byanon142749— On Jan 13, 2011 Here is a tip for everyone that has never worked for a trucking company...
It’s clear that one of the current trends is greater electrification of trucking equipment. The same holds true in the refrigerated trailer segment. “As recently as September’s North American Commercial Vehicle show, we saw new examples of electric powertrains for long-haul truckers. Kiefer sa...