scholarly journals The Influencing Factors of High Driver Turnover in Johor Bahru Trucking Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 5611-5613
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Truck Driver ◽  
Trucking Industry ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Challenging Issue ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

In this modern era, truck driver turnover still remains a challenging issue in the trucking business of Malaysia for a very long time now. Not only does it result in an increase in cost and service disturbances, it also has a severe impact on the sustainability of trucking firms in the market. In an effort to control high driver turnover, trucking firms have tried to execute different driver recruitment and retention procedures that include salary increases, rewards and easy-going schedules. With reference to this challenging scenario in Malaysia, this paper seeks to investigate the influencing factors that lead to truck driver shortage in the field of haulage. Besides that, this paper investigates on the factors that can encourage truck drivers in remaining with their job. In order for the paper to reach its objectives, survey questionnaires were distributed to truck drivers throughout the district of Johor Bahru to attain relevant data. The researcher expects that there are many more reasons as to why truck drivers decide to quite their job and more effective strategies should be studied and implemented in order to retain these worthy and qualified drivers from leaving the company. Retaining qualified as well as well-disciplined truck drivers is basically the ultimate goal of all haulage firms as this would save a lot of incurred expenses especially when recruiting new drivers.

scholarly journals Examining sources of driver turnover from a managerial perspective

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
Hokey Min
Keyword(s):  
Working Hours ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Trucking Industry ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
Retention Strategy ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Managerial Perspective ◽  
Chronic Problem

There is growing concern about the declining profitability of the U. S. trucking industry. Such concerns often stem from the increased difficulty of recruiting and retaining qualified drivers. In fact, the trucking industry has been hit hard by shortages of qualified truck drivers over the last two decades. To cope with this chronic problem, trucking firms have attempted to formulate various driver recruitment and retention strategies that include pay raises, bonuses, equipment improvement, and adjustments in working hours. This article provides trucking firms with the means to implement a more effective driver recruitment and retention strategy by examining sources of the driver shortage problem.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study of the health of southern African truck drivers

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e032025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samanta Tresha Lalla-Edward ◽  
Alex Emilio Fischer ◽  
W D Francois Venter ◽  
Karine Scheuermaier ◽  
Ruchika Meel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Cardiac Risk ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Truck Driver ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Cardiac Risk Factors

ObjectivesLifestyle and working conditions of truck drivers predisposes them to risk-factors associated with communicable and non-communicable diseases, but little is known about the health status of African truck driver. This study aims to assess a cross-section of truckers in South Africa to describe their health information.SettingThe study took place across three truck-stop rest areas in the South African provinces of Free State and Gauteng.ParticipantsEligibility criteria included being males aged 18 years and older, full-time employment as a long-distance truck driver. A total of 614 male truck drivers participated; 384 (63%) were Zimbabwean and 325 (55%) completed high-school.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe trucker survey explored demographics; working conditions; sexual, eating and sleeping behaviours; mental health status, medical history and cardiac risk-factors. Medical assessments included physical measurements, glucose and lipid measurements, ECG, carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and cardiac ultrasound.ResultsIn the previous month, 554 (91%) participants were sexually active; 522 (86%) had sex with a regular partner; 174 (27%) with a casual partner; 87 (14%) with a sex worker. Average time driving was 10 hours/day, 20 days/month, 302 (50%) never worked night shifts and 74 (12%) worked nights approximately four times per week. 112 (18%) experienced daytime sleepiness and 59 (10%) were ever hospitalised from an accident. Forty-seven (8%, 95% CI 5.3 to 9.5) were HIV-positive, with half taking antiretrovirals. Forty-eight (8%) truckers had some moderate depression, while 21 (4%) suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. Reported tuberculosis, myocardial infarction, and diabetes were <3%. Prominent cardiac risk-factors included smoking (n=63, 11%), consuming alcohol (>15 drinks/week) (n=54, 9%), overweight/obesity (n=417, 69%), and hypertension (n=220, 36%,95% CI 32.1 to 39.7). ECG results showed 23 (4.9%) and 29 (5.3%) drivers had left ventricular hypertrophy using the Cornell criterion and product, respectively. CIMT measurements indicated nine (4.2%) drivers had a carotid atherosclerotic plaque.ConclusionThis first holistic assessment of health among southern African male truck drivers demonstrates substantial addressable cardiovascular risk factors, mental health issues and sexual risk behaviours.

scholarly journals STUDI ATAS BERBAGAI MACAM METODE MEMBACA ALQUR’AN SEJAK TAHUN 50-AN SAMPAI SEKARANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
H.M Abduh
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Elementary Children ◽  
Learning To Read ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Modern Age ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Muslim Communities ◽  
Modern Era

This paper wants to describe the methods used by the teachers of the Qur'an in teaching the reading of Al-Qur'an in Indonesia, including South Kalimantan. The Qur'an is the revelation of Allah SWT sent down to the Prophet Muhammad, to be a guide of human life. In the history since the time of revelation until now, the Qur'an is always read, studied and memorized by Muslims every day, this fact proves the achievement of the purpose of naming the Qur'an (mashdar form of the word qara'a which means "reading") . The naming of the Qur'an shows that this holy book has always been preserved in the form of recitation and recitation by the qurra 'wal huffazh since the time of the Prophet until now, even in this modern age the Qur'an is increasingly preserved in the form of cassettes, CDs, etc.In accordance with the development of this modern era, then the ways of studying the Qur'an is also more advanced as well, including ways to learn to read it. If in the time of the Prophet and the companions in reading and writing the Qur'an did not experience significant difficulties, because the Qur'an is derived in Arabic itself, but after Islam developed into various corners of the world that most do not use Arabic, start the scholars of the Qur'an think of how to make Muslims who are not good at Arabic can read the Qur'an properly and correctly. Appears Imam As-Suyuthi created a method of studying the Qur'an reading under the name "Qaidah Bagdadiyah" which for hundreds of years was used by Muslims to learn to read the Qur'an. In Indonesia, around the year 1985-an emerging ustadz H. As'ad Humam of Jogyakarta created a new method called "Iqra" with 6 Volume. This method is considered easier and faster for kindergarten and elementary children in learning to read Al-Qur'an that is managed by the school system / formal. After this Iqra method, then emerged various other methods in learning to read Al-Qur'an which is the development of Iqra 'method, such as in Kalsel own Team LPTQ Prov. South Kalimantan created the "AlBanjary" method of the 1995s for elementary and junior high school ages. Then from North Sulawesi emerged ustadz Muhajir Sulton with the method "Al-Barqy" in 1997's for the adults / parents. Furthermore, more recently discovered methods that are considered faster and easier than Iqra 'method for children of kindergarten and elementary school, the method of "Tilawati".One of the causes of a long time mastering the way of reading the Qur'an is the method of learning to read by spelling or tahajji like "alif fathah a, alif kasrah i" etc. so it takes a long time a learner to master the rules of how to combine letters to find a sentence, this method also applies in some Arabian peninsula. But in essence all of them have been instrumental in creating methods (ways) in the effort to learn to read the Qur'an for Muslims, each method must have advantages and disadvantages, then this paper would like to describe the various methods in learning to read Al-Qur ' which is considered popular among Muslim communities and their respective advantages and disadvantages.

scholarly journals Interventions to improve recruitment and retention of physicians in rural and remote Canada: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Lafortune ◽  
Jeffrey Gustafson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Rural Physicians ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Remote Healthcare ◽  
Local Residents

Purpose: Rural and remote regions of Canada struggle to attract and retain an adequate healthcare workforce to provide the healthcare needed by their local residents. The purpose of this systematic review is to explore current literature that has analyzed strategies for recruitment and retention of physicians to rural and remote regions in Canada. Methods: Scopus and PubMed were searched for articles. To be included in the review, the titles yielded from the initial search had to be in English and meet one of the inclusion criteria: (1) address rural and/or remote healthcare, (2) focus on medical students or physicians, and (3) discuss recruitment or retention strategies. Titles were excluded that discussed non-OECD countries, or that were not original journal articles. The final sample of articles were analyzed by both reviewers for content and emerging themes. Summary of Results and Conclusion: The initial search yielded a total of 3397 titles for review. After applying criteria described above, 35 articles remained for review. A variety of recruitment and retention themes were identified targeting physicians before, during, and after their medical education. The most effective strategies consistently appear to be those aimed before medical education, specifically admitting medical students who have a rural background. This review aims to provide a summary of the currently available research to assist with evidence-based decision making to increase supply and retention of rural physicians.

scholarly journals Factor Analysis Related to Truck Mixer Driver Work Accident at PT Bosowa Beton Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 79-87
Author(s):  
Antonius Budi Trianto ◽  
Muh. Yusuf ◽  
Muh. Rifai
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Truck Driver ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Accident ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
The Government ◽  
On The Road

Background: Accidents due to work are something that is very difficult for workers to avoid, such as workers, factory employees, truck drivers and other field workers, so that they require more attention from the government, private sector and other employers as well as from the workers themselves. most commonly we often encounter on the road which causes many casualties. This study aims to determine the factors that cause work accidents on mixer truck drivers at PT Bosowa Beton. Methods: This research uses quantitative methods with an analytical approach and a cross sectional study design, with a sample of 60 drivers. Research Result: The variables related to the work accident of the mixer truck driver at PT Bosowa Beton are road conditions (p = 0.000 < = 0.05) and the work fatigue variable (p = 0.009 < = 0.05), as well as the variable working time with value (p = 0.04 < = 0.05) while for variables that are not related to work accidents are vehicle conditions (p = 0.355), ergonomics (p = 0.474) and smoking (p = 1,000). Conclusion: The most dominant cause of work accidents is work fatigue, it is recommended for companies to conduct periodic testing and evaluation of workforce performance to improve work quality and detect early indications of fatigue. Keywords: Work accident and mixer truck driver.

scholarly journals Implementation of Strategic Management Based on Finger Print Technology for Improving the Teachers Work Ethics

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-106
Author(s):  
Erwin Muslimin
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Work Ethic ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
The State ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Work Ethics ◽  
Finger Print ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Administrative Data Processing

This article discusses strategic management at the school for educators. Strategic management of the school for educators is to support the development and construction of an educational institution for excellence and quality. If in the modern era which are all based on technology, computers, applications and the Internet, it is very unfortunate if there is an educational institution that still apply strategic management within the school administrative data processing by hand. It will not be effective and will take a very long time. With the application of finger print-based strategic management to monitor it all, it will facilitate an educational institution in managing data administration required, especially to see the work ethic of an educator as seen from the attendance list presence. This study aims to determine the extent to which management implementations finger print-based strategies to improve work ethics of teachers in the State Madrasah Aliyah (MAN) 1 Bandung. The research was conducted by interview or observation related technologies, applications, and data administration for educators in the State Madrasah Aliyah (MAN) 1 Bandung. With the finger print-based strategic management, it will be easier for the school to monitor and assess the work ethic of existing educators in the school.

scholarly journals Allocation Of Residual Income Rights Under Internal Governance Empirical Results from the Hungarian Trucking Industry

Competitio ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Windsperger ◽  
Maria Jell
Keyword(s):  
Property Rights ◽  
Explanatory Variable ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Residual Income ◽  
Trucking Industry ◽  
Monitoring Cost ◽  
Internal Governance ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Monitoring Costs ◽  
Using Data

The paper offers a property rights and monitoring cost explanation for the allocation of residual income rights between the carriers and truck drivers under internal governance. First, by applying property rights theory, we argue that the structure of residual income rights depends on the importance of noncontractible (intangible) assets of the truck driver to generate a residual surplus. The more important the truck driver’s intangible knowledgeassets, the more residual income rights should be transferred to him. In addition, we controlled for the monitoring costs as an additional explanatory variable of the allocation of residual income rights. According to agency theory, the higher the variable proportion of the driver’s income, the higher the monitoring costs.These hypotheses were tested by using data from the Hungarian trucking industry. The empirical results are supportive of the hypotheses. JEL- Index: G32, M2

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