As I mentioned last week, I am celebrating 25 years in the trucking industry. While a lot has changed, many
This week marks 25 years since I began working in the trucking industry. Over that time, equipment has improved, technology
Quality drivers are staying put, and it is taking more to persuade them to switch carriers. That means every part
For decades, conversations about driver compensation in trucking centered on cents per mile. While mileage pay remains foundational for many
Many fleets entered the summer already feeling pressure in their recruiting pipelines. As more carriers look to take on additional
Fleets continue to face sustained cost pressures, but many shipper rate conversations still rely on broad inflation measures that don’t
Driver pay is moving again, but not always with a press release. NTI’s Leah Shaver talked with FreightWaves, sharing her thoughts on what recent compensation changes reveal about the state of the freight market and driver recruitment.
As veteran drivers retire and fewer young workers enter the industry, shifting demographic trends are reshaping trucking’s workforce. During FleetOwner’s Fleet Lead podcast, NTI’s Leah Shaver discusses the future of the driver workforce and how fleets can attract, retain and support the next generation of drivers.
From heroic roadside saves to meaningful community impact, members of the trucking community are making a difference across the country.
“Workforce development is one of the most important conversations happening in trucking today, and the companies being honored through the Career Catalyst Awards are leading by example,” said NTI’s president and CEO, Leah Shaver. “Their efforts strengthen the future of the trucking industry.”
On the first Thursday of every month, NTI President & CEO Leah Shaver, aka the Sunshine Girl, goes live on air on SiriusXM Channel 146, Road Dog Trucking, to talk with drivers about all things pay. From paycheck questions to working with fleets on resolving issues around compensation, HR and legal, life on the road, and relationships with their employers, Payday on Road Dog Live dives into topics drivers care about most.
Catch every episode live on SiriusXM, SiriusXM.com, or the SiriusXM app, where you can also listen to episodes on demand.
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On the first Thursday of every month, NTI President & CEO Leah Shaver, aka the Sunshine Girl, goes live on air on SiriusXM Channel 146, Road Dog Trucking, to talk with drivers about all things pay. From paycheck questions to working with fleets on resolving issues around compensation, HR and legal, life on the road, and relationships with their employers, Payday on Road Dog Live dives into topics drivers care about most.
Catch every episode live on SiriusXM, SiriusXM.com, or the SiriusXM app, where you can also listen to episodes on demand.
