NY governor stops Manhattan congestion pricing plan ‘indefinitely’

The plan to help fund the transit authority by charging drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district faced fierce opposition from a trucking group, labor unions, taxi drivers and commuters.

By Dan Zukowski • June 6, 2024

Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says

The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers,” following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2024

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Las Vegas investment firm acquiring gaming industry freight provider

The acquisition aims to bolster Golden Triangle Ventures’ trucking and logistics business.

By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024

Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers

The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.

By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024

Canada border disruption? How a possible strike would impact transportation

If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.

By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024

Execs from Cummins and J&M Tank Lines join ATRI board

Cummins’ Brett Merritt and J&M Tank Lines’ Harold Sumerford Jr. were appointed by Board Chairman Derek Leathers, Werner’s CEO.

By Colin Campbell • June 4, 2024

Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say

Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.

By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2024

Maverik brings on another fuel and fleet card partnership

TransConnect Services, which also works with 7-Eleven, Casey’s General Stores, Kwik Trip and other major retailers, wants to expand its reach in the western half of the U.S.

By Brett Dworski • June 3, 2024

ITS Logistics to open Texas transportation center in Q3

The site will coordinate drayage, intermodal and final-mile services for the company’s Fort Worth distribution hub.

By Larry Avila • May 31, 2024

ATA extends CEO’s contract through 2029

The trucking industry group’s board voted to add another three years to Chris Spear’s term as president.

By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2024

Generative AI is a looming cybersecurity threat

Researchers have not identified any AI-engineered cyberattack campaigns, yet, but they say it’s only a matter of time before an AI system is dominant enough in the market to draw attention. 

By Jen A. Miller , Naomi Eide • May 31, 2024

Market rightsizing continues amid downturn, presenters say

The number of new entrants to the transportation industry in 2024 is projected to be similar to that of 2023, according to an analyst.

By David Taube • May 30, 2024

Bison Transport CEO retires, interim replacement promoted

Rob Penner spent 35 years with the Canada-based carrier.

By Colin Campbell • May 30, 2024

California State Assembly advances revived AV safety operator bill

The proposal repeats a nearly identical version that Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected last September.

By David Taube • May 29, 2024

FHWA promotes chief counsel to deputy administrator

Kristin White, former COO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, was the agency’s top attorney for less than a year.

By Colin Campbell • May 28, 2024

New Jersey surveys drivers on truck parking

The state transportation department is accepting responses to two separate surveys until June 16.

By Colin Campbell • May 24, 2024

NWRA fleet safety program gets cohort of 10 smaller waste haulers

Smaller operators that may not have the same resources as their large competitors will be offered targeted training.

By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2024

Old Dominion to promote financial director to VP

Clayton Brinker will succeed retiring VP of Finance and Accounting Kim Maready on Aug. 2.

By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2024

Carrier, OEM investors reject ESG proposals

Votes at Paccar, Old Dominion Freight Line and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings shot down changes to company policies and reporting.

By David Taube • May 22, 2024

Estes reopens shuttered Yellow terminal in Florida

The 36-door facility is located on about six acres near I-95 and Route 1 in Boynton Beach.

By Colin Campbell • May 22, 2024

TravelCenters of America brings on AtoB’s fleet fuel cards

Drivers who have the card can receive a fuel discount of 42 cents per gallon every time they fill up.

By Brett Dworski • May 21, 2024

Forward Air CFO steps down

Jamie Pierson will serve as interim CFO as the company seeks a permanent replacement for Rebecca Garbrick.

By Larry Avila • Updated May 22, 2024

LTL rates make gains as TL stalls

Less-than-truckload pricing kicked off Q2 with a blast, while a truckload pricing index remained lackluster.

By David Taube • May 21, 2024

FMCSA chief counsel promoted to DOT deputy counsel

Brian Stansbury's ascendance is the latest departure from the federal motor carrier safety regulator.

By Colin Campbell • May 20, 2024

California freight company buys shuttered Ruan terminal

The former Kings County Truck Lines facility offers truck parking, an office and a shop building.

By David Taube • May 20, 2024