Carriers Seek Ways to Combat Truck Driver Shortage

November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The driver shortage remains a top concern for private fleets and for-hire carriers alike. The National Private Truck Council (NPTC) called the driver shortage a “chronic problem” in its 2012 Benchmarking Survey, and the American Trucking Research Institute’s (ATRI) 2012 “Critical Issues” survey said the driver shortage placed fourth on the list of top industry concerns, [Read more...]

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Gearing Up For Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 16 to Sept. 22

September 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The trucking industry and communities nationwide will join together Sept. 16 to 22 to honor America’s truckers during National Driver Appreciation Week. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) coordinates the timing and marketing of the event, but the entire trucking industry embraces it. [Read more...]

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Driver Shortage Remains a Top Concern

October 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The availability of qualified truck drivers is always a long-term industry concern, but rebounding freight volumes in 2010 have brought the driver shortage issue back to the forefront and numbers continue to rise. 

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported that the turnover rate for over-the-road truck drivers rose to 79 percent in the second quarter of 2011, the latest period for which figures are available. [Read more...]

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DOT Aims to Increase Safety with Cell Phone Restrictions

September 21, 2011 by 2 Comments

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is currently reviewing comments on its proposed safety regulation that would prohibit interstate commercial truck and bus drivers from using handheld cell phones while operating a commercial motor vehicle. 

FMCSA already bans text messaging for all drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle.  That rule took effect late last year, and in March DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a final rule banning texting for intrastate haulers carrying hazardous materials. [Read more...]

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Arrives

September 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is now upon us, to celebrate the 3.2 million professional truck drivers across the U.S., according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA). 

Penske Logistics president Marc Althen is thankful for the role that the company’s 2,700 truck drivers play in the company’s success. [Read more...]

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Penske’s Earth Day Tip: Join SmartWay. Save Fuel. Help the Environment.

April 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment

As Earth Day 2011 approaches, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Rental and Penske Logistics encourage everyone in the transportation and logistics sectors to consider joining the EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership to help further reduce fuel consumption needs and emissions. [Read more...]

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