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ATA driver compensation study seeks carrier responses
Fleets can complete the American Trucking Associations online survey by March 30.
By David Taube • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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State paid family leave benefit changes in 2026
“First and foremost, employers need to be aware of where they have employees,” a member of the firm at Epstein Becker & Green said.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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FedEx Freight targets strategic density in spin-off
“We believe door count — not terminal count — is the most relevant measure of our network capacity,” the business said in a key securities filing ahead of the June spinoff.
By David Taube • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Abilene Motor Express brand to merge with sister company
The carrier’s brand is merging under Swift Transportation, nearly eight years after Knight Transportation acquired the business.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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California to lose $158M in funding over CDL issues: FMCSA
The federal government also began putting pressure on North Carolina's CDL program Thursday, following a review alleging deficiencies.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2026 -
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2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles
Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 8, 2026 -
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US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI
Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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DOT provides $118.8M in grants to bolster safety, training
Funding will also be available to military families seeking CDLs.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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US Postal Service says it will phase out contractors’ non-domiciled drivers
A spokesperson declined to say how USPS will review the initiative.
By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2026 -
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Nearly half of US workers say they’ll need $1M or more to retire, spurring stress
Workers’ retirement hopes generally surpass their savings, which leads to growing anxiety about the future, a report finds.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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Wisconsin DOT seeks input to address state’s truck parking needs
Responding to drivers’ safety concerns, the study’s goals include collecting a variety of frontline and trucking industry perspectives and analysis of amenity needs.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Averitt names new VP of truckload sales
Jeff Edwards will be a key force in the company’s sales strategy and customer relationships.
By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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ATA seeks 5-year extension for young driver apprentice program
OOIDA raised concerns, suggesting a bill in Congress would be better to give 18-to-20-year-olds the ability to drive CMVs across state lines.
By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Manufacturers plan price hikes over reshoring to combat tariff effects
Industry leaders are displaying “slight optimism” for next year, with increased projections for revenue and capital spending as trade uncertainty settles, according to ISM’s Supply Chain Planning Forecast.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Drug testing will continue for truck drivers despite marijuana downgrade
Safety-sensitive positions will remain barred from ingesting cannabis should it transition to a Schedule III substance, according to the DOT.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 19, 2025 -
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Immigration-related policies could shrink trucking workforce, report says
C.H. Robinson noted regulations may affect some states much worse than others, based on federal estimates.
By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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California may be close to lifting ban on driverless trucks
The state’s brief public comment period on revised rules to permit heavy-duty AV testing and deployment could suggest a willingness to proceed, a former FMCSA official said.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Q&AArcBest’s incoming CEO prizes growth, efficiency, innovation
Seth Runser highlighted the company’s customer-centric emphasis, comprehensive technology strategy and robust succession planning in a Q&A with Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Dec. 17, 2025 -
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PGT Trucking acquires second-generation Kansas business
The addition of Debrick Truck Line Co. brings PGT’s terminal network to 35 locations.
By David Taube • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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XPO, GXO Chairman Brad Jacobs handing off roles
The veteran logistics executive will be shifting his focus to the building products distribution startup QXO and his private equity business.
By David Taube • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Ryder opens metro Atlanta truck rental and serving facility
The logistics firm is expanding its maintenance and fleet solutions operations to meet increasing demand in high-growth markets.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Ryder CEO to retire, successor named
COO John Diez will take over when Robert Sanchez retires early next year.
By David Taube • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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CFI will be rebranded to Heartland Express by year’s end
The move “is the next logical step in enhancing our consolidated operating and financial performance,” the carrier said.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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ATA, Werner exec seek express lane for veterans to land trucking jobs
Legislation to streamline and expand training programs would expedite the transition into “good-paying trucking careers,” carrier VP Greg Hamm said.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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CRST reorganization leads to hundreds of job cuts
The carrier will reduce its fleet by 200 trucks in a move to boost reliability and long-term stability.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 8, 2025
