Employers spend thousands of dollars training diesel techs, ATRI finds

The new report found that nearly 62% enter the field without any training — requiring an average of 357 training hours — but some are still lacking core skills.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 8, 2025

DOT threatens funding cuts for 3 states over language proficiency standard

Secretary Sean Duffy said California, New Mexico and Washington are not enforcing federal standards and have 30 days to make changes.

By David Taube • Updated Aug. 27, 2025

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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

AV firm Bot Auto aims for driverless deliveries in 2025

Manufacturer and industry partner Steves & Sons envisions initial autonomous routes connecting several key cities in Texas.

By David Taube • Aug. 25, 2025

ArcBest ups LTL rates by 5.9%

Chief Commercial Officer Eddie Sorg said the carrier believes customers will be willing to pay for the general rate increase.

By David Taube • Aug. 7, 2025

Industry leaders continue clash over driver shortage views

The ATA and OOIDA shared sharply different takes about the state of hiring and workforce retention during a Senate subcommittee hearing last week.

By David Taube • July 28, 2025

ATRI report identifies truck driver pipeline opportunities

Connecting with historically underrepresented populations could help the workforce become more resilient, according to new research.

By David Taube • July 21, 2025

Port of Oakland gets EV charging depot

WattEV broke ground on its sixth heavy-duty electric truck charging station in California, which is located at the Bay Area port.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 17, 2025

ArcBest CEO McReynolds to retire

The longtime transportation and logistics executive will retire from the role Dec. 31.

By David Taube • July 17, 2025

Seattle transload company lays off 92 employees

MacMillan-Piper filed a notice in the state of Washington that it was to permanently lay off employees starting Thursday.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 15, 2025

Trucking firms help communities hit by Texas flooding

Among the emergency responses, truck drivers delivered supplies, aided by regulatory relief.

By David Taube • July 14, 2025

Texas Supreme Court reverses nuclear verdict involving Werner crash

The state’s highest court ruled in the carrier’s favor, dismissing the more than $100 million truck crash liability.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 30, 2025

Denver trucking firm settles with EEOC, ending 9-year lawsuit

Western Distributing agreed to pay $919,000 for back pay and damages but maintained no liability for alleged disability violations.

By David Taube • June 27, 2025

Alberta trucking survey offers tips for attracting new drivers

Trucking HR Canada found that many companies are taking on additional expenses to combat the province’s high vacancy rates.

By Haley Cawthon • June 13, 2025

FMCSA seeking to overhaul IT budget

The agency is proposing staff reductions while also aiming to modernize its technology systems.

By David Taube • June 9, 2025

Former CH Robinson exec Mac Pinkerton to join ArcBest

The ex-president of the brokerage’s North America Surface Transportation segment will become the LTL carrier’s COO of asset-light logistics.

By David Taube • June 6, 2025

Employee mental health is deeply intertwined with job conditions, survey finds

Leaders can provide help through better communication and supportive measures for worker needs, a May report by Inmar Intelligence suggests.

By Laurel Kalser • June 5, 2025

Employers plan to carry forward, expand well-being aid in 2025

In a survey of over 130 global employers, 100% said that benefits strategy includes assisting workers' mental health.

By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025

Marten Transport reinstates executives’ salaries

The company previously reduced compensation to combat the effects of an ongoing freight market recession.

By Haley Cawthon • May 28, 2025

FMCSA reveals English proficiency enforcement standards

Drivers who fail to pass a two-step test could be placed out of service as of June 25, per the new criteria.

By Edwin Lopez • May 27, 2025

FedEx names CEO for Freight post-spinoff

John Smith, who led the LTL carrier from 2018 to 2021, will take the helm next year once the move is complete.

By Max Garland • May 20, 2025

Aurora changes where humans ride during driverless hauls in Texas

Human observers, who used to sit in the back, will now be in the driver's seat without operating the vehicle following a request from Paccar.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 21, 2025

Helping drivers with on-road safety through preventative maintenance

Fontaine Fifth Wheel’s SmartConnect® can enhance PM programs and aid drivers’ on-road safety.

By Allison Stewart • May 19, 2025

DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation.

By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025

Trump pushes to enforce English proficiency in trucking

In an executive order, the president directed federal officials to make lack of language proficiency an out-of-service violation after years of uneven enforcement.

By Edwin Lopez • April 29, 2025

RoadOne reshuffles leadership team, eyes long-term growth

The intermodal and logistics company said tough freight market conditions drove the need for strategic hires. 

By Haley Cawthon • April 28, 2025