When bad PR strikes trucking, lead with lessons rather than ire
When bad PR strikes, it will feel like a strong headwind to recruiting and retention. The actions carriers take in the wake of the bad PR, however, is much more important than the negative attention cast on the industry.
A farewell to the Board at Women in Trucking
NTI’s Leah Shaver reflects on her time on the WIT board: promoting trucking as a positive career, forging relationships, building mentorship programs, and seeing trucking evolve to become a more gender-inclusive industry.
From Leah’s Desk: Looking Back At 2021 And How It Will Impact The Future Of The Trucking Industry
Let’s take a look at the top concerns shared with us and how to roll with the punches.
From Leah’s Desk: How to Get More Young Drivers Behind the Wheel
FROM LEAH’S DESK: HOW TO GET MORE YOUNG DRIVERS BEHIND THE WHEEL Let’s talk about recruiting for different age cohorts. Right now, the average age of a trucker is 38 for new entrants and 54 for an experienced driver, according to NTI Carrier data. As baby boomers and older Gen Xers border on retirement, it […]