Workforce

Association of Diesel Specialists announcing speakers for 2024 Convention

The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) this week announced two speakers for its 2024 International Convention, set for Jan. 21-22, 2024, at the Gaylord Texan in Gaylord, Texas.

December 1, 2023

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Who’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment report

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Nov. 27, 2023.

December 1, 2023

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Procede again named a top workplace

Procede Software has been named to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Top Workplaces list for 2023, which recognizes companies with the best workplaces in the region.

November 28, 2023

Who’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment report

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Nov. 20, 2023.

November 24, 2023

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Mitchell 1 profiles female shop owner's rise within service industry

Mitchell 1 has published a blog highlighting the career ascension of Emily Bradsher, owner of Oceanside Truck Service and Western Diesel in San Diego, Calif., as a means of recognizing women for their vital importance to a successful trucking industry.

November 20, 2023

Sales coaching/training

CVSN webinar tackles changing buyer expectations

New generations bring their personal shopping and buying habits with them. If you don't evolve to their expectations, you could be left behind.

November 16, 2023

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Pay and benefits

Strike ending at Mack after UAW approves new deal

“The new agreement guarantees significant wage growth and delivers excellent benefits for our employees and their families,” says Mack President Stephen Roy.

November 16, 2023

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Who’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment report

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Nov. 13, 2023.

November 16, 2023

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Peterbilt earns Women in Trucking honor

Peterbilt is proud to be recognized as a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association.

November 15, 2023

Peterbilt Women in Trucking

Who’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment report

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Nov. 6, 2023.

November 10, 2023

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Paccar Parts, Paclease also earn Women in Trucking recognition

Paccar Parts and PacLease were recognized as a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).

November 7, 2023

Paccar Parts honored by Women in Trucking

Sales coaching/training

How to effectively sell alternative power

OEM say training a salesperson to intelligently support alternative powertrains and electric vehicles does not require a dramatic shift in tactics or go to market strategies. These technologies offer dealers more opportunities to win business.

November 1, 2023

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Kenworth recognized by Women in Trucking

Kenworth was honored as a 2023 “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). This marks the sixth consecutive year that Kenworth has received special recognition from the organization.

November 6, 2023

Kenworth truck on production line

Who’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment report

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Oct. 30, 2023.

November 3, 2023

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Pay and benefits

Assessing the impact of UAW strikes on industry operations

The United Auto Workers (UAW) and General Motors reached a tentative agreement on a new contract Monday, following Stellantis and Ford. Ending the current auto strikes could prove beneficial for suppliers in the heavy-duty space.

October 30, 2023

Mack assembly line worker working on LR Electric

Procede, Bridgestone named top companies to work for by Women in Trucking

Procede Software has been recognized as a 2023 "Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation" by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT).

November 1, 2023

Sales coaching/training

Training on alternative powertrains vital to employee safety, business success

Implementing alternative powertrains is a learning curve for fleets and dealers alike. In the case of battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology, dealer associates are required to receive OEM training on the equipment before selling it.

November 1, 2023

Volvo truck with zero emissions signage on trailer

Who’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment report

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Oct. 23, 2023.

October 27, 2023

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Late-model depreciation gently slowing for used trucks

"One month is not a trend, but any relaxation of depreciation would logically show up first in newer trucks, so cautious optimism is not out of the question," J.D. Power reports.

Kriete Group chargers

How electric trucks may transform dealer revenue streams

The image on the left shows a sign being taken down and the image on the right shows a new FleetPride sign in its place.

Rebranding demands strategy, communication

J.D. Power's Chris Visser speaking at UTA Convention

Used truck depreciation slowing but price unlikely to turn until 2024

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