How to Find Qualified Truck Drivers and Owner Operators Without Breaking the Bank

How to Find Qualified Truck Drivers and Owner Operators Without Breaking the Bank

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How to Find Truck Loads Fast Without Searching

How to Find Truck Loads Fast Without Searching

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Recession Leads to Oversupply of Drivers

Recession Leads to Oversupply of Drivers
Sunday Jan 4, 2009

Green Bay firm Schneider National Inc., one of the largest trucking companies in the US, has announced that it will stop training new truck drivers.

Schneider has not limited itself to hiring exclusively experienced drivers since the mid-1980s.

Before the current economic downturn, a nationwide driver shortage prevailed. There was high turnover that drove up pay; thus leaving trucks idle regardless of demand.
This has all changed now as large numbers of trucking companies fail and a greater amount of trucks sit idle. So with fewer options, more truckers are deciding to stay where they are.

According to the American Trucking Association and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, there is no longer a driver shortage but in fact an oversupply. For Schneider, though, due to the low freight volume, it is hardly worth it to spend approximately $8,000 and 45 days to train new drivers vs. $1,500 and 4 days to orient an experienced driver to their company.

Despite being on a downward trend, however,the American Trucking Association reported an increase in monthly freight tonnage for November 2008. Until the economic tide changes, companies can look forward to greater savings and their pick of
experienced drivers looking for work.

US Passes Bill to Fund Building of Hybrid Trucks

US Passes Bill to Fund Building of Hybrid Trucks
October 3, 2008

H.R. 6323, the Heavy Hybrid Truck Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2008, which offers grants to build, test and sell hybrid heavy-duty trucks just passed the US House of Representatives.

This legislation, proposed by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.). , encourages research on hybrid trucks that could have the potential to use 60% less fuel, especially significant for trucks that idle for hours upon reaching their destinations.

The bill is said to authorize $16 million per year through fiscal 2011. By encouraging the research of technology that reduces fuel consumption and emissions, and exporting vehicles using such technology, the world will feel a ripple effect of a reduction in emissions as well.

Loans May Soon Be Available to Truckers Affected by High Cost of Fuel

Loans May Soon Be Available to Truckers Affected by High Cost of Fuel
October 3, 2008

After meetings with many truckers to discuss their challenges associated with the rising cost of fuel; US Rep. Brian Baird (D-Wash) has proposed legislation to provide them with low-interest loans.

"Truckers provide the backbone of our nation's retail economy,” says Baird. In light of recent Wall Street disasters, Congressman Baird looks to support independent truckers and small businesses, not just the large corporations. “This legislation would...help keep them, and our economy afloat."

Under the proposed bill, transportation businesses affected by high fuel prices would be eligible to apply for emergency loans up to $250,000 via the Small Business Administration. This could prevent these firms from going out of business and serve to stimulate the faltering economy.

Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.), Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), Rep. John Salazar (D-Colo.), and Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.) have agreed to co-sponsor the proposed legislation in hopes that it should be included in the upcoming economic stimulus package. The Northwest Log Truckers Cooperative and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association also support this bill.