Every year during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, motor carriers, trucking associations, and others hold interactive events and giveaways to those who participate in the festivities. Some social media users may qualify for a giveaway if they use a certain hashtag or share a post with a heartwarming....
Continue reading...Sunday, September 11 kicked off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. At SHIPMYNT, we understand the important role that truck drivers play in the supply chain. The global economy would come to a standstill without the hard work of drayage and over-the-road truckers. As transportation associations....
Continue reading...After a legal battle that trudged through several years of debate and technical challenges, the federal court finally released its regulation regarding mandated electronic truck and bus driver logging in December 2015. By the end of 2017, all truck drivers will have to comply with this federal mandate.....
Continue reading...Smartphones have changed the way we play and socialize – beyond Pokemon Go. But we can use them to make our working lives better, too. There are now many smartphone apps designed to make our work-life better across all industries, and the trucking industry is no exception. People who aren’t....
Continue reading...Creating a freight lane has the potential to be extremely profitable – as long as you consider the dynamics of what the freight is moving and when it should be moved. Freight lanes can come in a variety of forms – any of which can mean more money – and they can truly be the arrangement that works....
Continue reading...No matter the loads, the routes, or the plans, most truck drivers will find themselves commonly working 60 to 70 hours a week and occasionally even more. Unfortunately, unlike nearly every other area of employment, truck drivers do not get overtime pay. For those looking to understand why truckers don’t....
Continue reading...In today’s market, it sometimes seems like freight brokers are more concerned with their bottom lines and profit margins than with paying drivers good wages. This can make convincing brokers to give drivers better rates for loads a challenging prospect. A risky one too, as drivers may find themselves....
Continue reading...“Soft” skills might be helpful for members of supply chains to have, but more and more employers and managers of supply chains are recognizing the need for “hard” skills. The industry of supply chains is changing rapidly, and employees with the hard skills to function effectively are needed to....
Continue reading...Turnover rates are exceptionally high among drivers in the freight industry. Low pay is frequently cited as the reason for moving on. In many cases, however, drivers feel that they have been poorly treated. With so many companies looking to fill positions, there are many available options; few companies....
Continue reading...Sometimes, when you need to stop, you need to stop and it doesn’t matter where. But other times you really don’t want to see another run down gas station, Walmart parking lot or dingy rest area. There is nothing at all wrong with wanting to park your truck somewhere well-lit, safe and with something....
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