Companies are investing less time and money in women, research suggests

An annual report found an overall decline in commitments to women, stating that “progress has been much slower" at entry and manager levels.

Trucking industry reverses gains in new women drivers, survey finds

Women represented around 10.7% of student drivers and trainees this year, The National Transportation Institute found.

Rear-impact guard label inspection enforcement delayed until December

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and other trucking groups shared concerns last month about carriers’ inability to comply when the stickers fall off.

Updated Oct. 8, 2024

Forward Air board’s compensation committee chair resigns

The carrier appointed former CEVA Logistics COO Jérôme Lorrain to the board after Craig Carlock announced he will step down.

ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

Updated Oct. 3, 2024

Gatik aims to scale driverless freight operations in Texas next year

The self-driving company previously rolled out its technology in Bentonville, Arkansas, and the greater Toronto area.

ArcBest chief innovation officer to retire

Michael Newcity, who served over three decades with the company, will step down in December.

Trucking firm exits inch closer to equilibrium

Operating authority revocations slowed in Q3, according to analysts, with FMCSA data pushing toward a more balanced market.

‘Down for the foreseeable future’: Truckers grapple with Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

The storm washed out Interstate 40, a key freight corridor, and other trucking routes across the Southeast. The recovery could take weeks or longer.

ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports

Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.

Pitt Ohio relocates Toledo terminal to Michigan

The move provided the LTL carrier with more than 100 additional dock doors and other capacity enhancements.

EVO acquires Midwest-based carrier in move to diversify its freight

The acquisition will also give "huge density in the Midwest market,” President and COO Kris Kohls said in an interview with Trucking Dive.

Southeastern Freight Lines expands service to New Mexico

The growth is rooted in the success of the LTL carrier's Texas operation, VP Brian Schulz told Trucking Dive.

Ports brace for a potential ILA strike

East Coast and Gulf Coast seaports are extending hours and sharing contingency plans as they prepare for disruption.

Tech firms applaud California’s heavy-duty AV proposal

The industry has been waiting to deploy the technology further in the state for years, officials noted.

J.B. Hunt, Daimler add eCascadia to Arizona route

The EV truck will haul the OEM's aftermarket parts from a Phoenix distribution center to dealers along a 100-mile route.

Hyzon says next-gen hydrogen truck is ready to scale

“We are proud to announce it has evolved from a prototype to a vehicle ready for full production,” CEO Parker Meeks said.

ATRI surveys drivers on changing demographics

The 20-question survey asks drivers to share their race, gender, experience, earnings level, company size and other details.

Yellow must pay some of $6.5B in pension liability

The bankrupt carrier and pension plans are sorting out pension obligations and formulas under dispute.

Connected vehicle tech could help nationwide e-tolling, officials say

Public and industry leaders have long noted obstacles in regional wireless transponder networks while also envisioning more seamless traveling.

Amid political talk at work, employees want resources for psychological safety

Employers can facilitate open and respectful dialogue, as well as offer policies and resources to address employees’ concerns and needs, Randstad says.

Covenant rehires former SVP of sales

Tyson Wimberly returned to his former employer after stints with ArcBest and MoLo Solutions.

US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains

The proposed rule would ban certain technologies, such as fleet-tracking telematics, from countries that could pose security risks.

Interest rate reduction poised to help trucking balance sheets: analyst

The Federal Reserve’s move was welcome news for an industry beleaguered by a prolonged freight recession.

Union push ends at Werner subsidiary

In a reversal from a year ago, workers signed a petition to revert a developing union contract.