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Gender Imbalance in Trucking The trucking industry has long faced a significant gender imbalance. A study conducted by the Women in Trucking association in 2016 highlighted that only seven percent of truck drivers and 24 percent of managers in the sector were women. Anticipated statistics for 2017 a
The trucking industry continues to be impacted by low rates, resulting in the loss of several thousand jobs last month. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that over 2,000 trucking positions were cut from the economy in July. This marks the fourth straight month of job losses,
Trucking Industry Faces Job Cuts Amid Economic Adjustments The trucking sector is experiencing job losses as it adapts to changing economic conditions and political instability following the pandemic. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates that the transportation sector lost a
HMD Trucking is a key player in the trucking sector, providing numerous career advancement opportunities for both drivers and logistics professionals. Renowned for its dedication to excellence and employee satisfaction, the company fosters an environment where career progression is both feasible and
Trucking Job Losses Slow Amid Overcapacity Issues Although the trucking industry continues to face overcapacity challenges, the rate of job losses has slowed in recent months due to a temporary boost from peak season employment. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that 700 truc
Impact of Tariffs on Southern California Truck Drivers Amid a wave of unprecedented tariffs, truck drivers like Helen are experiencing heightened anxiety as their livelihood depends on transporting cargo containers from the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors to various locations in Southern Californ
Jerry Cox and JLC Second Chance Trucking Over the past year, Jerry Cox has gained significant insights since establishing a Siloam Springs office for the nonprofit JLC Second Chance Trucking. He has extensively networked and connected with diverse individuals to promote awareness of his 501(c)(3) or
Despite hundreds of thousands of openings for long-haul truckers, the allure of the open road is failing to attract many candidates. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — In an economy marked by high unemployment, one might expect people to seize employment opportunities. However, trucking firms are facing signific
According to a recent report by FinditParts, truck driver salaries are not keeping up with wage growth in other industries or inflation, showing a $3,500 shortfall. The analysis, which focused on truck driver job satisfaction, examined data from various sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor St
