Women In Trucking’s new mentorship program will attempt to match women drivers new to the industry with experienced women leaders.
Women In Trucking Launches Driver Mentoring Program
Posted Thursday August 12, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage
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ATRI-Developed Assessment Tool Shows Promise for Identifying Safe, Younger Drivers
Posted Thursday August 05, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage
The American Transportation Research Institute, released the results of the Phase 1 Beta Test of its Younger Driver Assessment Tool.
EDITORIAL: Nowhere to Hide
Posted Wednesday July 28, 2021 in Admin & Tax, Business, Editorials, Environment/fuel, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Robert Kennedy once said that “every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on.”
EDITORIAL: Me? Shift gears? I think not.
Posted Friday July 23, 2021 in Editorials, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
Ontario’s decision at the 11th hour to delay a rule that would prohibit those obtaining their A/Z licence using an automated transmission from operating a manual-equipped truck has prompted reaction from outrage to indifference.
Driver Communication, Support Key Drivers During Disruption: Experts
Posted Friday July 23, 2021 in Infrastructure, Labour/HR/driver shortage
During disruption events, truckers should be well-informed about the measures that are being taken to help them, according to Scott Grenerth, of Truck Specialized Parking Services.
‘Consistent’ Truck Drivers Avoid Collisions: Study
Posted Thursday July 15, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers have confirmed that consistent truck drivers are less likely to be involved in a crash – and the nature of that consistency is not limited to speed alone
DOT Explores Truck Driver Recruiting, Retention Challenges
Posted Thursday July 15, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hosted a roundtable discussion with trucking stakeholders – including the American Trucking Associations, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh – to explore solutions to truck driver recruiting and retention challenges.
Peel Releases Booking Details for Trucking-Transport Vaccination Clinics in T.O.
Posted Friday July 09, 2021 in Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
The Region of Peel will be supporting truck drivers to get vaccinated through a weekend Transportation Clinic on July 17 and July 18 at the International Centre, (6900 Airport Rd.) between 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
