Jason Boudreau

A good law and one that is needed.

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐲? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 👇   In the current market, for-hire fleets continue to be cautious with pay increases, and year-over-year comparisons show that changes in professional driver wages remain minimal.   This is now the longest ongoing freight recession that hasn't coincided with an economic recession, and many fleets remain in a holding pattern with pay until supply and demand dynamics change.   My team and I have been hard at work examining the latest data from The National Transportation Institute's National Survey of Driver Wages. Here are three trends we’ve identified in the survey data and dive into in the NTI blog this week:    ➡️ NTI data shows marginal per-mile pay increases from the same time a year ago for drivers across experience levels.   ➡️ Likewise, while there is still movement in the common per-mile pay ranges for drivers, these changes have slowed and in some cases stalled.   ➡️ Despite the subdued pay gains and challenging market conditions, however, indicators of recruiting activity have remained stable from a year ago, and sign-on and referral bonuses remain at or above where they were throughout the 2021-2022 driver hiring boom.   Looking to dive deeper into driver pay trends and compare your fleet’s compensation package against specific competitors and the industry as a whole? Subscribing to NTI’s National Survey of Driver Wages gives you the power to do just that. 🔗 Contact our team today to learn more: https://bit.ly/3QQ2scR

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Attention trucking community: In 2025, there's set to be a 25% fee increase for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) affecting motor carriers, brokers, and leasing companies. This is the first such increase since 2010, intended to enhance state highway safety programs. Let's discuss—how will this change impact your business? Share your views and experiences in the comments below to help us all better understand the implications of this fee adjustment. #TruckingNews #FMCSA #UCRFees

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🚨 Attention Trucking Industry Leaders 🚨 November 18, 2024, is approaching fast! On this date, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will begin enforcing a new rule that could have severe consequences for commercial drivers and the trucking industry. Truck drivers flagged in the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for violations will face more than disqualification from safety-sensitive duties. They’ll also lose or be denied their State-issued commercial driving privileges. This rule changes the game, and the impact will be felt across the entire industry. But there’s no need to be caught off guard. If you run a trucking company, you can take several actionable steps to prepare for compliance with the FMCSA’s new rule: 1. Conduct Rigorous Audits and Fill Compliance Gaps Ensure you know where your vulnerabilities lie and address them now before enforcement begins. 2. Leverage Advanced Technology to Stay Ahead Use tools that can help you maintain real-time compliance and avoid any last-minute surprises. 3. Modernize and Personalize Driver Training Equip your drivers with the knowledge they need to remain compliant and safe on the road. The time to act is NOW. Don’t wait until it’s too late; make sure your business is ready for this regulatory shift. Read more about what trucking industry leaders need to know in my latest Forbes article: https://lnkd.in/g6JzC9iH #FMCSA #TruckingIndustry #DriverCompliance #CDLHolders #RegulatoryChanges #SafetyStandards

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