The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a new study addressing why there aren't more women truck drivers and what can be done to change that. The key challenges? - Negative industry image - Training barriers - Unsatisfactory company culture - Difficult OTR lifestyle - Limited parking/restroom access - Gender harassment & discrimination The solutions? - Improve communication and recognition in companies - Address financial and logistical training barriers - Offer better support for work-life balance and safety The study highlights that women are drawn to trucking for its pay parity with men. Companies that implement women-specific recruitment and retention programs see a higher percentage of women drivers. 🔗A full copy of the report is available here: https://hubs.li/Q02CtkcD0
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Despite market challenges, private trucking fleets are expanding and hiring. They're also simplifying pay models to attract more drivers. According to The National Transportation Institute (NTI) wages could rise by up to 5.5% this year, with shipment volumes and revenues expected to grow faster than other fleets. https://hubs.li/Q02DbfHx0 #PrivateFleets #TruckingNews
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Are your truck drivers burning out? Driver burnout and turnover are real challenges in the transportation industry. But with the right employee engagement strategies, you can turn things around. Engaged drivers are happier, healthier, and more loyal. This means they stay longer, cutting down on high turnover costs and reducing the time spent searching for new hires. 🔗Here are our top ways to improve employee engagement: https://hubs.li/Q02C-DYm0
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is inviting trucking professionals to share their insights on updating the Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) system. They are exploring changes to the current three-tier rating system and considering new ways to incorporate inspection data, driver behavior, and violation weightings. An in-person listening session will be held at the Texas Trucking Show in Houston on June 29; virtual sessions are also planned for June and July. https://hubs.li/Q02zYgvw0
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ACT Research Co. reports a slow recovery in the for-hire trucking market. April saw a decrease in the Volume Index, indicating challenges in the market. Private fleets are moving freight typically handled by for-hire companies. The Capacity Index also dropped, signaling difficulties for for-hire fleets amid low rates and rising costs. While private fleet capacity growth is slowing, it's important to note the complex factors at play. Overall, the trucking market is evolving, with both for-hire and private fleets navigating changing conditions. https://hubs.li/Q02yZGF40 #TruckingNews #PrivateFleets #ForHireTrucking
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