When thinking about the current driver shortage plaguing the industry, I sometimes reflect on those Economic 101 classes I attended in college. Certainly, the principles of supply and demand are playing out. There is a shortage of supply (drivers) available to meet the demand (of commerce). This is resulting in rising freight costs and retail… Read more »
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THE ELD MANDATE – is it having unanticipated effects?
December 18th, 2017 was a controversial day for the trucking industry. That was the day the U.S. Department of Transportation implemented a mandate requiring the vast majority of truck drivers to record their working hours using electronic logging devices (ELDs). The devices would make it more difficult for truckers to manipulate hours of service (HOS)… Read more »
DriverSource Hiring Event in Detroit, MI – April 9, 2019
DriverSource will be hosting a CDL Truck Driver Hiring Event in Detroit, MI. April 9, 2019. All CDL Drivers Welcome….
Improving Driver Safety – could it be as simple as hiring more female drivers?
Driving a truck is a serious affair. And safety must always be the top priority in trucking – period. The very fact that larger vehicles, such as semi-trucks, are often involved means a higher probability of fatalities should an accident occur. The Trucking industry is focused on SAFETY. Minimizing accidents through proper training is more… Read more »
To Toke or Not to Toke? – how Marijuana legislation impacts the Trucking Industry
When it comes to marijuana and its legalization, that immortal sage of pop culture from the ‘60s said it best… “The times they are a-changin” Bob Dylan, 1963 Certainly, public opinion about cannabis has changed dramatically over the last thirty years. After decades in which marijuana was generally perceived as an evil scourge, surveys now… Read more »
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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2017
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 10-16, 2017, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.5 million professional men and women not only deliver our goods safely, securely and on time, they… Read more »
Driver Awards
Congratulations to John Iveson Jr. – DriverSource Driver of the Month – December 2011