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Since its inception in 2014, over 8,000 employees at Amazon Canada have engaged in the company’s Career Choice program, with transportation emerging as the most favored area of training. The program encompasses five major fields of study: transportation, IT, mechanical systems, industrial systems, a
Supporting Veterans in Transportation and Logistics Veterans seeking employment in the transportation and logistics sector have a valuable ally in the Troops to Transportation and Logistics Program. Initiated by Corporate America Supports You, this initiative aims to connect veterans with job opport
A significant logistics firm announced plans this week to eliminate over 200 truck driver and warehouse positions at its locations in Washington and Oregon by March 31. Penske Logistics, based in Reading, Pennsylvania, submitted Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notices in bot
In-Demand IT Roles for Indian Professionals Abroad Information technology positions continue to be highly sought after across various sectors such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Indian professionals possess a significant advantage due to the country’s extensive pool of highly skilled IT
Celebrating Women in Trucking on International Women’s Day To commemorate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Trucking Moves America Forward (TMAF) highlights the increasing presence of women contributing to the trucking sector, ensuring the nation’s progress. Jana Jarvis: A Leader
The current driver shortage in the trucking sector presents a significant opportunity for military veterans. FTR Transportation Intelligence reports that the trucking industry is short by at least 300,000 qualified drivers, prompting many companies to increase entry-level salaries and offer bonuses
The Aging Truck Driver Challenge The trucking industry faces a persistent issue: the aging workforce of its drivers. Currently, the median age of truck drivers is 46, exceeding the national average of all workers by five years. With many drivers in their 60s and 70s choosing to retire, the roads cou
Content Sponsored by Grand Island Express Grand Island Express, a highly regarded refrigerated carrier based in Nebraska, is making waves in the trucking sector by offering tailored training and career advancement programs for drivers at all experience levels, helping them to progress in their profe
Understanding Turnover in Trucking Turnover figures are not a reliable measure of individuals leaving the trucking industry; instead, they reflect drivers switching between different carriers. This metric is more indicative of mobility within the industry—showing churn rather than attrition. While r
