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FleetForce is bringing CDL training directly to carrier facilities, helping fleets develop new drivers while addressing the ongoing truck driver shortage and improving workforce retention.

March 13, 2026

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FleetForce Brings CDL Training Directly to Carrier Facilities

A shortage of qualified truck drivers continues to challenge fleets across the country. At the same time, federal regulators have increased enforcement against CDL ...

Truck drivers tend to stay longer in certain Southeastern states due to predictable freight, lower cost of living, and schedules that support consistent home time and stable earnings.

January 21, 2026

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Why Truck Drivers Stay Longer in Certain Southeastern States

Some of the strongest driver retention stories in trucking come from parts of the Southeast, not because the job is easier, but because the ...

April 17, 2025

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Florida Trucking Association Unveils “Jobs Beyond the Wheel” Workforce Initiative

The Florida Trucking Association (FTA) has officially launched “Jobs Beyond the Wheel,” an ambitious workforce development campaign designed to tackle the urgent shortage of ...

The trucking industry is facing a significant gender gap in diesel technicians. Learn how women like Alyssa Briggs and Keelie Boyer are excelling in this field, breaking stereotypes, and contributing to filling the technician shortage. See how initiatives like scholarships and training programs are encouraging more women to enter diesel mechanics.

February 17, 2025

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The Diesel Tech Industry Needs Women Now More Than Ever

The commercial freight transportation industry, whether private fleets or for-hire corporations, continues to face a significant gender gap in its workforce. According to data ...