“The trucking industry is short 80,000 drivers,” said Chris Spear, president, and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, during a CNN interview in October. This shortage is an increase of 19,000 truck drivers from three years ago, and it’s likely to get worse.
Category: Safety & Compliance
Through integration into a carriers safety & performance systems, gain a near real time response to both adverse or positive driver behaviors. This consistency improves driver retention and allows the driver to maintain focus on a positive performance.
Steps Carriers Can Take Now to Prevent the Top 5 Driver Violations
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the following are the top five driver-related violations in 2020: Speeding 6-10 mph over the posted speed limit; Failure to obey a traffic control device; Failure to use a seatbelt while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV); False report of driver’s record of duty status; Lane Restriction violation.
8 questions for carriers to help reduce out-of-service vehicle violations
During the 72-hour inspection blitz, held in May 2021, inspectors examined more than 40,000 commercial vehicles at inspections sites in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. After discovering out-of-service violations, inspectors called for the removal of 6,710 commercial motor vehicles and 2,080 drivers from the roadways. Mexico performed vehicle-only inspections.
8 Ways to Help Drivers Better Manage Their Jobs
Being a professional truck driver is one of the most challenging professions there is. Think about it. They’re operating under the demand to get from points A to B on time, preferably early. The traffic includes obstacles such as accidents, construction, rush hour, and limited parking.