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    Amazon CDL drivers at Kentucky facility unionize: Teamsters

    The Shepherdsville employees are the first tractor-trailer workers in the company to be represented by the labor group, according to the union.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    Kodiak sets sights on next phase of growth after showing revenue gains

    “Our sense is that customers and the market broadly is excited about driverless deployment,” said CEO Don Burnette. 

    By • Nov. 25, 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
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    Pennsylvania at risk of losing $75.5 million in funding over CDL review

    A preliminary FMCSA finding calls for suspending the issuance of new licenses and renewals and voiding improperly vetted individuals’ driving credentials.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    IRS sets 401(k) annual contribution limit at $24,500 for 2026

    Unlike last year, the agency also announced an increase to the contribution cap for individual retirement accounts.

    By Ryan Golden • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Verbiage, storytelling matter in court, industry lawyers say

    Industry leaders shared how they’re seeking fair legal proceedings at a time of increased pressure from insurance costs and aggressive lawsuits.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Schneider National Q3 operating income falls 18% YoY

    While market headwinds affected the carrier, its truckload segment benefited from its acquisition of Cowan Systems, executives said.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    US appeals court temporarily halts non-domiciled CDL emergency order

    Federal judges in D.C. issued an administrative stay while the case proceeds.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Volvo Autonomous Solutions moves closer to driverless truck operations

    Head of On-Road Solutions Sasko Cuklev said he sees AVs potentially becoming a new mode of delivering freight.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
  • American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello addresses MCE 2025 attendees during an annual address.
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    5 takeaways on the industry, economy from ATA’s Costello

    During MCE 2025, Chief Economist Bob Costello said rightsizing supply may be the only near-term solution for the ongoing freight recession.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Top-10 trucking issues report surfaces several new topics

    The American Transportation Research Institute’s 2025 list had the most new additions since the rankings began in 2005.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    California disputes federal funding threat of $158M

    The FMCSA also said the state’s CDL program could be banned if the state fails to properly check lawful immigration status in new commercial licenses and renewals.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Texas-based logistics company accused of age discrimination

    Gamer Logistics fired at least one person and refused to hire applicants age 65 or older, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a complaint.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

    The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    ICHRAs: Health benefits as flexible as your fleet

    Static healthcare benefit plans might not always match the way transportation teams work.

    Oct. 20, 2025
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    FedEx names CFO for Freight

    Marshall Witt previously served as SVP of finance and controller for the company.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Truckload Carriers Association president to retire

    Jim Ward will step down in the coming months, the organization announced.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    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 • Sept. 8, 2025
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    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 • Updated Aug. 27, 2025
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    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 • Aug. 25, 2025
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    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 • Aug. 7, 2025
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    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 • July 28, 2025
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    ATRI report identifies truck driver pipeline opportunities

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

    By • July 21, 2025
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    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 • July 17, 2025
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    ArcBest CEO McReynolds to retire

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

    By • July 17, 2025
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    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 • July 15, 2025