America’s reliance on moving goods is one thing that is not likely to go away anytime soon. Chicago companies and consumers alike rely on the freight industry to ship products to customers all over the globe, stock grocery store shelves and more. In an era where technology-fueled industries have taken center stage, transporting goods remains a critical component to keeping the world working. Big things ahead The U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast for the period 2013 to 2025 was … [Read more...]

Obtaining a commercial driver’s license in Illinois requires the participation in special training and testing in order to ensure safety on the roads. The ground transportation industry is expected to grow by as much as 17% in the next six years highlighting the need for additional commercial drivers to keep the nation’s products—and economy—moving. The Military Skills Test Waiver Program to the rescue The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched a program in 2011 that was … [Read more...]

Small and large trucking companies alike can struggle with the best ways to solicit and find good commercial drivers. The risks involved with hiring the wrong drivers are extremely great yet all too many employers proceed hastily only to find themselves in bad situations later on. Following are some all-too common mistakes that Chicago-area transportation companies should avoid in order to make their next driver hiring experience a good one. Stereotyping Even within the trucking … [Read more...]