The growing shortage of empty driver jobs impact everything from rate hikes to product prices. In other words, fewer drivers means it costs more to transport goods, resulting in a pricing increase for manufacturers that gets passed on to consumers.

Solutions and suggestions for how to fill empty driver jobs range from pay increases to more shared routes between drivers. Also, individuals talk about how exactly to draw millennials to the field. This would replace the retiring baby boomers and those uninterested in coping with recent ELD changes.

Writer and millennial Nicole Spector, took a ride as part of her assignment with an experienced UPS driver, Becky Ascencio. The pair shared a 12-hour shift, traveling from Sylmar to Fresno, Ca.

Ultimately, Spector won’t joining the 7% of women driving big rigs. However, she understood what the job requires. In addition, she also understood exactly how much work is involved. Lastly, Spector learned what it means to love your job.

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A truck driver’s quick thinking recently prevented a collision with a school bus. The near-accident occurred in Topeka, Kan., when the school bus entered the path of an oncoming truck driven by Delbert Henson.

Fortunately for the 22 children and school bus driver, Henson recognized the likelihood of a crash, leading him to hit the brakes hard to swerve. His rig subsequently overturned in a ditch, resulting in minor injuries. No students were injured.

Parents are hailing Henson as a hero, reaching out to thank him. “[The students] had some angels watching over them,” said Melissa Bowles, mother of Jaxon, a boy riding the bus that day.

 

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from MILG Transport. MILG began in Waynesboro, Virginia, in 2008. Today MILG operates a multiple fleet of tractors serving the East Coast, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Ohio. MILG provides either Dry Van Loads or Refrigerated Loads services to their growing customer base.

MILG Transport has openings right now for CDL A OTR/Regional Solo and Team Drivers. OTR Drivers drive in up to 48 states and Regional Drivers drive in up to 26 states primarily on the east coast, including the mid west.  Also, these positions are 99% no touch loads, offer full benefits, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from Modern Disposal Services Inc.

Modern is committed to the most innovative and responsible methods of materials management and recycling. They further their commitment by providing exceptional customer service & giving back to the communities they serve.

Working for Modern is more than a job, it’s a way of life. We are always looking for energetic, friendly, dynamic people who want to be part of our work family. Modern’s steady growth continues to provide significant career opportunities for our employees, while opening the door for those motivated individuals who would like to bring their talent to our team.

Also, people with a drive for success have made Modern the region’s most respected waste management company.  Our team exemplifies “the Modern Way” best defined as a passion for innovation, a strong sense of corporate values, dedication to the community, and a commitment to exceeding our customer’s expectations.

Modern Disposal Services has openings right now for CDL A Roll Off Drivers based out of their Model City, NY location. This local position offers great pay, full benefits and numerous bonus opportunities!

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from PGT Trucking.

PGT Trucking is a state-of-the art flatbed transportation company headquartered in Hopewell, PA. As an industry leader in flatbed transportation, PGT Trucking Inc. services many industries including Steel, Building Materials, Machinery, Oil & Gas, Raw Materials, Aluminum and Automotive.

PGT has openings right now for CDL A Flatbed Company Drivers based out of their Aliquippa location with multiple terminals in the Midwest and South/South Central regions.

This position offers a top pay percentage and flexible home time options to fit your needs. For example, most drivers return home weekly.

In addition, they offer a 401K with company match and much more.

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The American Trucking Association reports that salaries for all types of truck drivers are steadily rising due to increasing drivers in demand. The current salary for national irregular route full truckload drivers has risen more than $6k to $52,000 since 2014, while private fleet drivers are closing on $85,000, an 11% increase over all.

The tight transport market is supporting not only higher salaries, but also better benefits and generous signing bonuses of up to $7k as part of an ongoing effort to attract and — more importantly — retain new drivers. This supports similar data released in The National Transportation Institute’s (NTI) Quarterly National Survey of Driver Wages. NTI’s COO, Leah Shaver indicated, “We’re seeing unprecedented movement in driver pay.”

As salaries skyrocket, industry pundits believe 2018 is the year when pricing power officially shifts from shippers to carriers. Also, shippers complain about and resist rising rates. They reduce time wasted at loading docks so that drivers avoid delays.

Finally, current predictions suggest that at least 900,000 new drivers will be needed over the next decade, 49% of which will fill in for pending retirees. To learn more, click here.

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The Drive My Way job of the day comes from DPI Specialty Foods.

As a wholesale food distributor, DPI delivers room temperature, frozen and refrigerated foods to the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. DPI is the logistics partner of choice. In addition, They provide flexible solutions for customers with multiple delivery options.

Also, with a national footprint, DPI has a robust and flexible distribution network. This provides all of the necessary options for today’s dynamic and competitive marketplace.

Currently, DPI Specialty Foods seeks CDL A Local Delivery Drivers out of their Indianapolis, IN location.

This position offers a great family medical package in addition to over $23/hr. In addition, DPI offers OT, paid holiday and time off, and a home daily schedule!

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Driver pay increases along with tight capacity are affecting not only transport companies, but also their customers. Retailers and distributors who foot the bill for higher shipping costs face high freight costs.

Among those affected, General Mills is alleging that freight costs have reached their highest rates in 20 years, reducing product margins.

Other purveyors such as Tyson, Hormel, and B&G Foods Inc., have cited lower earnings due to higher freight costs, which would likely be passed on to shoppers.

The spot market ratio of freight loads versus the number of trucks available rose well over 100% between 2017 and 2018. Shippers are under extreme pressure to have their products transported, especially seeing as how capacity on the spot market dropped 8.5% year on year from 2017. For more information, please click here.

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On March 24, Women in Trucking gifted a 2014 Volvo VNL670 to Tiffany Hanna, a second-generation female truck driver.

Hanna is a former Navy vet and current instructor at Prime, Inc., a truck driving training school. She has five children. In addition, the giveaway took place at the Mid America Trucking Show.

Arrow Truck Sales donated the truck, worth $55,000. Women in Trucking CEO Ellen Voie awarded the truck to Hanna, noting “We are thrilled to hand over the keys to Tiffany, who has been an advocate for women in the trucking industry by mentoring and supporting the women and men at Prime, Inc. This is truly the chance of a lifetime, thanks to Arrow Truck Sales and their very generous donation.”

Also, the truck rocks new tires, a mattress topper, free gasoline, and other amenities, bring its total value to $75,000. Learn more about this giveaway and the other exciting things that Women and Trucking is doing to encourage young girls and women to enter the transportation industry.

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Pennsylvania has recently begun enforcing a winter weather trailer ban on certain empty trailers on Interstate-80.

They hope that this will reduce any chance of a traffic large pile up on the roads. A major concern is that winter weather effects like slick ice and snow will cause more trailers to slip off the roads.

While drivers recognize that these laws are for the benefit of all drivers on the road, many are eager for the spring weather to open up the roads once again. These laws will remain in place until the winter conditions subside.

Tractor-trailer laws differ per state.

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