2024 State of Trucking Research Report Available Now. Learn More.
The transportation industry has seen a lot of change over the past few years but there is hope of the horizon as we shift into a new era.
Our annual State of Trucking surveyed drivers and transportation employers to see where the industry stands as we head into 2024.
Here are the top 4 takeaways.
Here at Centerline, our team takes pride in our drivers and ensuring the safety of those around them. We want to recognize our safest drivers that go above and beyond. Our Driver Safety Recognition Program will reward drivers who make safety a priority.
2024 marks the 5th annual State of Trucking survey. And if we’ve learned anything in the past five years, it’s to always expect the unexpected in trucking and the world beyond it.
From pandemics, supply chain crises, post-pandemic inflation or a trucking recession, we’ve seen it all reflected in these reports and the industry as a whole.
In 2024’s report, we’ve seen changes on multiple fronts as drivers and employers settle into a new year. The 2024 State of Trucking driver results are in and the shift in trucking has begun.
Through our Respect the Drive program, our team and customers nominate drivers each month to share their stories for all the hard work they do and how they have gone above and beyond.
This month, our spotlight winner is Anthony Poole a local driver in Douglasville, GA.
Truck drivers are amazing for the work they do each day, but they can also be heroes on the road to those in danger. A great example of this kind of hero is Anthony Poole.
Poole was on duty, driving on the highway, when he noticed a woman’s car on fire near the back tire. He quickly got her attention, as she had not noticed the fire, and helped her pull over by blocking off the highway to ensure the woman’s safety. The woman was able to escape from the car before it was completely engulfed in flames. If it weren’t for Poole, the woman might have lost more than just her car but her life.
Isabel Castro, Account Manager, exclaimed, “He saved that woman’s life. It’s a super amazing outcome!” The entire Atlanta team is incredibly proud of their drivers like Poole. “I feel very fortunate to work with all our clients and drivers. We have some truly amazing people who work with us and have helped us build indestructible relationships.”
Castro further stated, “Our drivers know that when they work with us, we’ll do everything we can to find what they’re looking for and keep in touch with them every step of the way. I’m lucky to work with an incredible team that shows appreciation for our drivers every day.”
Thank you, Anthony for all your hard work and for Respecting the Drive!
If you are a driver in the market or know a driver who would be a great fit for Centerline, our Recruiting Managers are ready to talk! Reach out to them today.
At Centerline, our drivers are like our family and the focus of everything we do. You are the heart of the road and our lifeline to keep America moving. We want to honor the dedication that you put behind the wheel every day by Respecting the Drive™.
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The Drive it Forward Scholarship is in honor of Sheila Castaneda, a key member of the Centerline Drivers’ leadership team and a proponent of promoting opportunities for women in trucking.
The scholarship will provide financial assistance to one woman every year who is entering a CDL program to pursue a career as a commercial driver. The scholarship will be for the full tuition amount up to $7,500.
Interested in applying for our scholarship? Apply today
Spring is in the air and with the approaching warm weather comes the return of highway maintenance and work zones. The 2024 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is scheduled for April 15-19. This year’s theme is “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” The kick-off event is scheduled for April 16.
Each year more than 700 fatalities happen in work zones across the nation. Both commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger vehicle drivers need to be extra careful while traveling through work zones. Sadly, accidents resulting in fatalities involving CMVs in work zones have been increasing year after year.
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