Before the pandemic, 38% of manufacturers had trouble finding candidates with the right skills and today that number is 54%, said The Workforce Institute at UKG. Adrienne Selko JUL 14, 2021 While more than half, 54%, of manufacturers have achieved year-over-year growth, despite combatting the pandemic, workforce issues have escalated.” The Resilience of Manufacturing: Strengthening people… Read More
House Democrats succeed in boosting trucking insurance to $2 million
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a highway reauthorization bill that includes a provision to raise trucking insurance liability from $750,000 to $2 million, mandates automatic braking on new trucks and increases scrutiny of truck dispatch services. The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act,… Read More
Trucking industry on verge of crisis as driver shortage grows
The trucking industry is on the verge of a crisis as the struggle to find qualified drivers intensifies. The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association says they’ve noticed the troubling trend and they’re doing everything they can to stop the bleeding. Rebecca Oyler, President and CEO of PA Motor Truck Association says that competitive labor markets, mixed… Read More
Operation Safe Driver Week Will Focus on Speeding – Set for July 11-17
This year’s Operation Safe Driver Week will take place July 11-17 with an emphasis on speeding. During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in risky driving behaviors in or around a commercial motor vehicle. Identified unsafe drivers will be… Read More
