Under the California Assembly Bill 5, the state of California attempted to regulate the use of gig workers. This gig worker bill went into effect on January 1, 2020, requiring companies to use independent contractors to reclassify these employees. Drivers for app-based ridesharing and delivery services escaped this provision due to Proposition 22. However, the … Continue reading “Update on AB-5: What it Means for Trucking in CA”
You can’t turn on the news without hearing stories about rising prices. Part of the reason for the sharp increase in the cost of goods is skyrocketing diesel prices. As everyone in the trucking industry knows, when the cost of transporting goods goes up, the price of goods goes up. However, trucking operators can’t always … Continue reading “Diesel Prices Skyrocket 58%”
A new set of standards established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration went into effect on February 7th, 2022. When the changes were announced in 2021, many trucking companies were understandably anxious about the impact on their business. It’s become increasingly clear, though, that these changes will have a minimal impact on trucking regulations. … Continue reading “Addressing the New Rules for New Drivers”
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual pay for tractor-trailer truck drivers is about $47,000. These wages may be paid based on a variety of compensation structures, though. Some companies pay truckers by the hour, and others pay based on mileage. This inconsistency means that wages can be difficult to predict, … Continue reading “Rethinking Truck Driver Compensation Plans”
If you’ve ever dealt with an unexpected truck breakdown, you know just how frustrating it can be. In the best case scenario, you’ll be able to identify and fix the problem yourself. In the worst case scenario, you’ll need to call in additional help to get back on the road. Either way, you’ll likely lose … Continue reading “A Guide to Trucking Predictive Maintenance (Part 2)”
It’s often said that prevention is the best medicine — but for truck drivers, it might be prediction. Predictive maintenance, more specifically, is one of the best tools a trucking company has for keeping its fleet in order, streamlining operations, and ensuring driver safety. The term refers to the practice of proactively using analytics to … Continue reading “A Guide to Trucking Predictive Maintenance (Part 1)”
Trucking can be an exhilarating job. Drivers traverse across the country, enjoying quiet highways and scenic views. Of course, it can also be an incredibly taxing job, with long hours and weeks spent away from home. The latter aspect of the trucker experience may be part of the reason why truck driver retention is such … Continue reading “Improving Recruiting and Retention in the Trucking Industry (Part 2)”
However large or small a trucking employer may be, they may have experienced some level of difficulty attracting truck drivers or retaining current employees. Unfortunately, improving truck driver retention levels is an area where many trucking companies struggle. This may be due to a wide variety of factors, ranging from inadequate publicity for the field … Continue reading “Improving Recruiting and Retention in the Trucking Industry (Part 1)”
In order to avoid racking up significant fees, losing drivers and employees, taking a branding and public relations hit, and even facing legal troubles, it’s essential for your trucking operation to know about, fully understand, and consistently work to avoid the most common and egregious trucking violations in the industry. Even well-run trucking companies can … Continue reading “Examining the Most Common Trucking Violations (Part 1)”
If you currently work as a trucker, you may have heard about or personally experienced various supply chain challenges and their resulting complications throughout the industry. From drivers, to trucking company managers, to Truck insurance providers and more, supply chain concerns can have a reverberating effect for deliveries, pick-ups, and on-time shipments of all types … Continue reading “Trucking Companies Requesting Biden’s Help in Supply Chain Concerns”
