TRUCK JOBS KEEP DISAPPEARING

Trucking jobs are disappearing despite the fact that rates continue to climb. With diesel prices skyrocketing and the feds continuing to take out bad actors in the industry, trucking capacity may continue to get even tighter. Back in March “there were 800 fewer trucking jobs, according to the latest data from the federal government. That continues a slow-but-steady tightening of capacity that began three years ago.Since February 2023, there have been fewer trucking jobs every month except for three. Trucking employment peaked in October 2022 after a surge of motor carriers entered the market in the wake of the pandemic. Quarantine orders caused unusually high consumer demand for products, sending spot rates rapidly upward.”
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STOP ILLEGAL TRUCKING” CAMPAIGN

Not long after creating a national outcry against rampant lawlessness in the trucking industry, the Canadian Trucking Association (CTA) has returned with a clear message for Ottawa that “promises don’t protect our roads – dedicated enforcement does.” Stephen Laskowski, president and CEO of CTA, recently stated: “we acknowledge and applaud the Government of Canada for taking a major first step by admitting the ‘Driver Inc.’ model is a threat to our economy and our safety and have committed to taking real action.”

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TRUCK JOBS KEEP DISAPPEARING

Trucking jobs are disappearing despite the fact that rates continue to climb. With diesel prices skyrocketing and the feds continuing to take out bad actors in the industry, trucking capacity may continue to get even tighter. Back in March, “there were 800 fewer trucking jobs, according to the latest data from the federal government. That continues a slow-but-steady tightening of capacity that began three years ago. Since February 2023, there have been fewer trucking jobs every month except for three. Trucking employment peaked in October 2022 after a surge of motor carriers entered the market in the wake of the pandemic. Quarantine orders caused unusually high consumer demand for products, sending spot rates rapidly upward.”
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AI TO SEND LOGISTIC JOBS PACKING

Australia’s biggest listed tech company believes artificial intelligence will eliminate up to half of all logistics jobs, while making the other half much more important:.
“Wisetech Global has built a number of AI agents into its Cargowise platform that is used by more than 17,000 freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers to manage shipments around the world.”
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TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS ON TRUCK DRIVERS

The United States economy is dependent on truckers with their big rigs carrying food, fuel and countless other goods around the nation. But it’s also a tumultuous and tiring job, replete with stress and monotony. With that said, new technology is promising to alter the industry with new driver-assistance features meaning to make the job safer and less demanding.

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2025 TRUCK DRIVING SALARY

Truck driving is more than just endless highways and middle-of-the-night gas stops. It’s the bread and butter of the logistics industry: “from fresh groceries to new phones, truck drivers move what we need every day. As online shopping continues to grow, trucking becomes even more crucial. That means paychecks are staying strong in 2025.”

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STRATEGIES

10 hiring experts have given their thoughts on the most important short- and long-term benefits for employers to hire students, recent graduates, and others early in their careers for warehouse and logistics roles. Their ideas include: building partnerships with community colleges, tapping into disability service organizations, hosting on-site open houses, and many more.
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HOW TO START YOUR NEW TRUCKING JOB

It’s common knowledge that it is extremely important in how you start going about your new trucking job. After all, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” This includes your conduct, your clothes, your driving ability and even your attention to safety — “it’s all on display during the first days at a new job.” But it’s important to keep the following in mind: “These qualities are also on display on your LAST day at a job.”

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