As it sits right now, according to the American Trucking Association, it is estimated that trucking companies nationwide are experiencing a driver shortage of over 60,000 drivers short. In fact, this shortage is expected to grow in the coming years which could ultimately effect you, the end consumer.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Safe Driver week is scheduled for July 14th-20th this year and will be mainly focused on speeding. But why speeding?
As we all know, distracted driving can include eating while driving, talking on your cellphone, putting on make-up, texting and even messing with the radio or music player. No matter what activity is being performed to distract a driver, these simple actions can have catastrophic effects for not just the guilty party but the public as well. This past April, a round table discussion was held in Houston, TX by the National Transportation Safety Board in order to specifically touch on and discuss distracted driving and how this can effect the trucking industry.
As Technology continues to advance in the automotive and trucking industries, the question keeps getting raised; Will Truck Drivers eventually be replaced with self-driving trucks? The short answer, even from tech companies, is no.
Walking through the grocery aisle, we may take for granted the easily accessible and seemingly endless supply of non perishable items available to us on grocery shelves. However, these items do not magical appear there, just waiting for us to purchase them. A nationwide team of Logistics Professionals and Drivers are there to ensure we have the products we want/need in a timely manner. However, what happens when the number of Drivers available to deliver said goods, starts to dwindle?
Last week was a whirlwind of events for the Drivers at Trillium! Our branches nationwide went all out to recognize their hard working staff! Click the link below to view a slideshow of some of the events, featuring our staff!
Driver Appreciation Week Slideshow
Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, driver, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities? Visit our job board for more information! Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.
The Driver Appreciation Week festivities are in full swing here at Trillium! Our branches have rallied to do some awesome things for their staff this week, stayed tuned for more on that tomorrow!
Today, we’re excited to congratulate Deishurnae from our Atlanta office on winning the $250 VISA gift card drawing! Our team in Atlanta was elated to learn that Deishurnae’s name was drawn, congrats again Deishurnae!
We’re all about celebrating great things here at Trillium, Driver Appreciation Week is one of those times! This week we will be celebrating the thousands of Drivers who set out on the road every day ensuring that your goods arrive safely and on time.
Those Drivers who have been with us for a year or more can look forward to a week of gifts, gift cards, and more! We’re delighted to recognize these hard working employees and all they bring to our country! Stay tuned for photos, interviews, and much more!
Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, driver, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities? Visit our job board for more information! Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!
Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.