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by Michele Wade, on Mar 10, 2020
More than 60,000 new drivers are needed, according to the American Trucking Associations. And with the driver turnover rate at approximately 87 percent, fleets are struggling to hold onto the …
Read Storyby Aggie Alvarez, on Mar 05, 2020
The difference between a leader who achieves commitment from employees versus one who achieves compliance, is effective coaching. The most effective leaders are those who see themselves as coaches and …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Mar 03, 2020
The Women In Trucking Association board of directors has a goal to be a resource to the industry. Whether that means trucking companies, drivers, the government or our members, we …
Read Storyby Jeana Hysell, on Feb 21, 2020
Commercial drivers “should exercise caution” when deciding whether to use CBD oil, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced. Products containing the hemp-derived substance known as cannabidiol have grown in …
Read Storyby Joe Simon, on Feb 12, 2020
Talking to a medical doctor, either by phone, tablet or computer, with or without a visual component such as Facetime, can remove the need for many non-emergency ER visits. Telemedicine …
Read Storyby Kellylynn McLaughlin, on Feb 11, 2020
As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and …
Read Storyby Pohl Transportation, on Feb 04, 2020
Pohl Transportation, Inc. hosted Girl Scout Troops 21202 and 20454 to participate in a Women in Trucking Girl Scout Event at their office. The day started with guest speakers Vice …
Read Storyby Ellen Voie, on Jan 31, 2020
The email started innocent enough. The question from the CEO asked if the employee had a moment to “get a task done.” The sender asked the reader to purchase eight …
Read Storyby Fran Bernard, on Jan 28, 2020
If you have always dreamed of owning your own truck, there are a few questions you have to ask. Trucks are not cheap. Even used, you can expect to pay …
Read Storyby Aggie Alvarez, on Jan 21, 2020
Happy employees positively affect workplace operations. Statistics show that companies that foster employee happiness outperform their competitors by 20%. It’s no surprise, then, that some companies are taking more active …
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