Category: People

ATA Launches Latest Driver Compensation Study Survey

ATA Launches Latest Driver Compensation Study Survey

| January 12, 2024

Previous versions of the Driver Compensation Study have been based on surveys of more than 180 fleets representing over 135,000 employee drivers The American Trucking Associations opened its survey for the 2024 ATA Driver Compensation Study. “The Driver Compensation Study is an invaluable and one-of-a-kind benchmarking tool,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “In order […]

Read More

FMCSA Hosts Next Truck Leasing Task Force Meeting

FMCSA Hosts Next Truck Leasing Task Force Meeting

| January 8, 2024

TLTF is charged with examining the terms, conditions, and equitability of common truck leasing arrangements The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will hold the next meeting of the Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) at 10:00 am ET on Thursday, January 18, 2024. This virtual meeting is open to the public, […]

Read More

Report Shows Truck Drivers Seek Health and Wellness Learning Opportunities in 2024

Report Shows Truck Drivers Seek Health and Wellness Learning Opportunities in 2024

| January 4, 2024

“Preventive care can not only bring potential savings, but it can also potentially lead to increased productivity by reducing absenteeism and having an overall healthier and happier workforce” A new report reveals that truck drivers are seeking improved health and wellness opportunities in 2024, as the industry continues to face retention challenges. According to the […]

Read More

ATRI Seeks Truck Driver Input on Challenges Encountered by Women Drivers

ATRI Seeks Truck Driver Input on Challenges Encountered by Women Drivers

| January 4, 2024

New survey to identify what both women and men truck drivers believe to be the barriers to entry for women truck drivers The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) launched a new survey to identify what both women and men truck drivers believe to be the barriers to entry for women truck drivers.  The research will […]

Read More

TEAMSTERS’ LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED TO U.S. DOT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

TEAMSTERS’ LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED TO U.S. DOT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

| January 4, 2024

Scandaglia, who will serve on TTAC’s 27-member committee, is the Teamsters’ chief policy expert on transportation issues across all modes The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) announced the appointment of Cole Scandaglia, Senior Legislative Representative and Policy Advisor for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Scandaglia, who will serve on TTAC’s 27-member committee, is the […]

Read More

Women In Trucking Call for Nominations

Women In Trucking Call for Nominations

| January 3, 2024

2024 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truckstop, and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) are seeking nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “We are proud to recognize the talents and passion of women leaders in the logistics industry, not only for their career accomplishments, but their desire to grow future […]

Read More