driver shortage News Updates

Business, Safety

ATRI Seeks Carrier Input on Hiring Across Demographics

Researchers at ATRI are asking motor carriers whether they'd be willing to hire truck drivers with prior criminal convictions.

February 20, 2025
Government

Buttigieg: Truck Parking Shortage Remains a Priority

With two months left in his Cabinet-level tenure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg intends to press ahead with policies aimed at boosting freight and supply chain operations.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

States Boost CDL Training to Tackle Local Driver Shortages

A handful of states are taking varied approaches to bolster the ranks of commercial truck drivers in the nation.

August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Perspective

Perspective: EB-3 Visa Provides Route to Labor Solution

Increasingly, trucking companies' search for truck drivers is moving beyond U.S. borders as immigration programs become a greater focal point.

April 22, 2024
Business, Technology

Fleets Use Tech to Aid Communication With Immigrant Drivers

The use of technology-based programs is helping integrate non-native English speakers into truck driving environments.

February 16, 2024
Business, Safety

CDL Schools, Driver Training Programs Focus on the Right Fit

The driver shortage and turnover are top concerns within the trucking industry, and insiders contend schools and training programs play a critical role in attracting new entrants.

February 15, 2024
Business, Safety, TCA

Pennsylvania Goodwill Promotes CDL Training for Youth

Officials at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania announced this month they are holding open enrollment for a program aimed at showing young people the benefits of CDL certification.

January 22, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site

Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.

August 9, 2023
Business

How to Survive the Driver Shortage

This ebook will help fleet managers develop a strategic plan to attract, hire, and retain quality drivers, covering: - Factors contributing to the driver shortage - Costs of hiring new drivers - Best practices for recruiting and retaining drivers - Creating a strong company culture - Top technologies and tools

July 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety

Georgia, Wyoming Schools to Train More Truck Drivers

Seeking to get more truck drivers on the road, colleges in Georgia and Wyoming are expanding their commercial driver license programs.

May 31, 2023