As 2023 nears its end, looking back may require sifting through many negatives of the past 12 months in logistics such as “strikes, bankruptcies, security incidents, weather events,” and more, but there are also many positives that stand out as well. It’s clear that the logistics industry “is an incredibly connected network of companies and individuals who are extremely passionate” and “will work countless hours to move this industry forward.” Read more…
Monthly Archives: November 2023
TRUCKER JOB SATISFACTION IN 2023
The ADP Research Institute’s “Today at Work” report presented the Employee Motivation and Commitment index, claiming that the transportation and warehousing industry had the weakest job satisfaction among all sectors surveyed. This alarming revelation contradicts the findings from Trucker Path’s March 2023 survey, which suggested that drivers are just as content today as they were a year ago, despite ongoing challenges. Read more…
CDL TRAINING EVENT AT COLUMBIA JOB CENTER
Central Region Job Centers recently held a CDL training recruitment event at the Columbia Job Center for applicants interested in obtaining their Class A License. Marking the starting steps of the training process, attendees filled out paperwork and learned about the varied work opportunities in the truck driving industry. Patricia Rogers of the Missouri Job Center noted: “We do these orientations to help provide information about what it means to be a CDL driver, the expectations out on the road, and some of the pitfalls that can affect them.” Read more…
EXPLAINING WAREHOUSE EMPLOYMENT LOSSES IN THE INLAND EMPIRE
With the logistics industry continuing to play an increasingly large role in the Inland Empire, including the region becoming the “warehouse capital of the world,” it is all the more curious that the industry “has experienced employment losses of over 20,000 jobs (7.1%) since December 2021. This significant decline is both worrisome and puzzling as it is unique to the Inland Empire,” as “the U.S. overall saw growth in this industry during that time.” Read more…
FACTORS IMPACTING TRUCK DRIVERS’ QUALITY OF LIFE
While decreasing stress and improving sleep habits can help improve truck drivers’ performance, quality of life, and mental health, it is often easier said than done. A pair of researchers that studied truck drivers’ stress and sleep disorders have concluded that the issue of “driver well-being” is far more complicated, stating that “vicious cycles and Catch-22s” must be halted “if motor carriers are to build a culture of satisfaction and health among their drivers.” Read more…
STEPS TO BECOMING AN OVER THE ROAD TRUCK DRIVER
Applicants are often attracted to a truck driving career “due to the freedom of being on the road, job security, and the chance to earn a good income.” Since it is such an essential and demanding job, the salary can often be quite good; the occupation also gives applicants “a sense of adventure and the ability to earn a great living without needing to sit in an office setting all day.” But because trucks can often be difficult to drive, not to mention accidents always happening, there are quite a few steps applicants must take before becoming licensed and ready to work. Read more…