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President Biden Advocates for Trucking Industry Growth WASHINGTON — On Monday, President Joe Biden emphasized the progress made in the trucking industry since he assumed office. He stated that his administration aims to eliminate barriers in the sector to enhance U.S. supply chains. Record Job Growt
Recent Accomplishments in Trucking Industry According to the administration, several achievements have been made, including: Streamlining Commercial Driver’s Licensing The Department of Transportation (DOT) has provided states with $57 million in federal funding and technical support, resulting in a
Truck Driver Shortage in the U.S. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, trucks are responsible for transporting 72% of the goods in the United States. The failure to adequately staff these trucks with drivers threatens to disrupt the U.S. economy. Currently, there is a significant shortage of t
The Brisbane expo follows a series of highly successful events across Queensland. Image: MTA Queensland Free Automotive Careers Expo in Brisbane High school students and job seekers throughout South East Queensland will have the opportunity to explore available career options in the automotive secto
Transforming Driving Positions into Career Paths at Walmart The ongoing driver shortage has prompted industry experts to focus on attracting younger individuals, aged 18 to 25, to pursue careers in trucking. A recent report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) details effective
Challenges in Attracting Youth to Trucking The trucking industry is currently facing difficulties in recruiting new talent, particularly among younger individuals. Despite being the obvious target demographic, young people today are often reluctant to consider a career in trucking. Workplace Expecta
NASHVILLE, Tenn. According to Fullbay’s fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report (SOHDR), 48% of women remain at a single repair shop throughout their careers. The report found that while 84% of participants were male and 19% female, women tend to favor a long-term commitment to one shop rathe
Air Cargo Transportation As reported by The Nation, the air cargo transportation sector accounts for 35% of global trade value, exceeding $6 trillion. This mode of transportation is efficient and quick, making it a preferred choice for international shipments, particularly for Africa’s economic deve
Previously in this package: Truckers primarily capitalizing on profits in the ‘feast or famine’ segment of oilfield trucking. All trucks in John McGee Trucking’s fleet are Macks, primarily daycabs. The fleet includes one sleeper truck with another on order, and tank trailers are sourced from Dragon
