Trucking Industry News & Notes
It’s hard not to stand out when you’re new at something, and usually it’s not in the way you hope. It’s an unfortunate part of starting any new job, but everyone has a learning phase that involves making mistakes. Part of making it to the point where you feel confident…
Truck drivers spend multiple days in a row on the road. It is easy to get in the habit of just going to one of your favorite truck stops and eating whatever fast food happens to be available. However, constantly eating greasy food and drinking soda is not good for…
Here are a few random trucking trivia items that may shock you?
Whether you are new to the trucking industry or are a veteran driver behind the wheel of a big rig for 30 years, we think the 7 facts on this trucking infographic will make your hair stand on end! Test Your Knowledge of the Trucking Industry 1. There are…
SHOULD YOU HIRE AN ADVERTISING AGENCY FOR YOUR DRIVER RECRUITING DEPARTMENT?
Posted Monday, 07 January 2019 14:54 Don’t take this personally, but your ad copy sucks. Got your attention? Good, I am probably talking to you…. or whomever created your Driver Recruiting ads. Too many people see classified advertising as a necessary evil and rush through it without much thought or direction. This may be why you’re…
Professional truck drivers are enjoying a high growth period with wages rising and more truck driving jobs than the industry can handle. The national driver shortage and booming economy have been a pleasant perfect storm for truckers who are seeing an uptick in annual salaries. There is a huge national demand…
Truck drivers are tasked with cumbersome and evolving rules they must comply with to earn a living. While meeting the standards of a new truck driving law or new truck driving regulation puts an additional burden on everyday drivers, many involve important safety considerations that truck drivers should not ignore.…
Effective January 1, 2019, Ozark Motor Lines is pleased to announce new changes to company pay and benefits packages. 1. Long Haul and Regional driver pay will increase by 2 cents per mile for all dispatched miles. 2. In addition, the IRS has increased the maximum allowable daily per diem…
