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American Transportation Research Institute Survey Released

November 19, 2018 By Alexis Canty CATEGORIES: Uncategorized

The American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) latest annual survey is raising awareness of the trucking industry’s biggest issues.

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With the driver shortage coming in at number one, followed by driver retention at number two, creators of the survey were interested in all the other problems both drivers and employers had on their minds. Major industry issues such as these are talked about often, but many of the underlying, secondary issues from the driver’s side are overlooked.

ATRI President Rebecca Brewster stated, “For every motor carrier, if you really care about the driver shortage and driver retention, you’d better care what’s on that driver list of issues,” and she’s not wrong. The survey uncovered a vast number of issues in trucking that go far beyond the driver shortage, and may even contribute to it.

Here is ATRI’s 2018 list of the top 10 issues facing the transportation industry, as discussed by commercial truck drivers and carriers.

Top industry concerns for commercial drivers:
  1. Hours-of-Service (HOS)
  2. Truck Parking
  3. The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate
  4. Driver Distraction
  5. Driver Retention
  6. Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
  7. Driver Health and Wellness
  8. Transportation Infrastructure/Congestion/Funding
  9. Driver Shortage
  10. Automated Truck Technology
Top industry concerns for motor carriers:
  1. Driver Shortage
  2. Driver Retention
  3. Hours-of-Service (HOS)
  4. Transportation Infrastructure/Congestion/Funding
  5. Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate
  6. Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
  7. Driver Distraction
  8. Tort Reform
  9. Truck Parking
  10. Federal Preemption of State Regulation of Interstate Trucking (F4A)

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Trucking Industry Raises $80,000 for Wreaths Across America Veterans

October 9, 2018 By Alexis Canty CATEGORIES: Uncategorized

Donations support drivers who volunteer trucks or equipment to deliver wreaths for veterans’ tombstones.

Wreaths on Military Veterans' Graves
Image via Overdrive

The Truckload Carriers Association hosted its annual gala to raise money for truckers who will be hauling wreaths for Wreaths Across America this holiday season. Each December, the WAA provides thousands of remembrance wreaths to be placed on veteran tombstones at more than 1,400 cemeteries.

More than 230 trucking industry executives, suppliers, and families gathered to raise the money. The biggest donation came from the National Association of Independent Truckers and IAT Insurance Group, which gave $50,000 to the cause. Pilot Flying J and Freightliner co-sponsored the event, along with TravelCenters of America, Petro, Randall Reilly, and DriverFacts.

The majority of donations go towards drivers’ fuel costs. WAA representative Debbie Sparks told Overdrive, “Our reliance on independent truck owner-operators cannot be understated when talking about the success of National Wreaths Across America Day.”

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