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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — More than 50% of drivers say they are not actively seeking new driving jobs, and more than 56% believe the end of the freight recession

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- A new survey conducted by the Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics (PDA) peels back the curtain on truck driving

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- A new report by two driver recruitment and retention agencies notes that compensation continues to be a driving force in driver

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Equipment and compensation issues topped PDA’s 2022 top 10 driver issues list. The top 10 issues, according to drivers are: Tractor –

The trucking industry will likely see a continued slowdown in driver recruitment efforts as freight demand normalizes in 2023.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Results from a new Conversion Interactive Agency (CIA) and People. Data. Analytics. (PDA) show that 40.2% of truck drivers are looking

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- The two most mentioned concerns among professional truck drivers continue to be equipment and compensation. This is according to the

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Like any profession, truck drivers have their share of concerns. Right now, compensation and equipment quality are the two main issues

Cookeville, Tenn.-based Averitt Express announced July 13 it was raising pay for its less-than-truckload drivers as well as providing a new guaranteed weekly minimum for its regional and flatbed drivers and a shorter waiting period in receiving benefits coverage for its new hires.

Two advertising agencies say truck drivers could relieve the problem of lack of parking by planning ahead, but industry experts say it's not that simple.