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Deep DiveTop trucking trends to monitor in 2024
Rising costs will be a chief concern for carriers as they work to retain labor and integrate technology in a stubbornly soft freight environment this year.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Trucking labor rules and regs to watch in 2024
Adding to a major swing in classifying independent contractors, rules governing meal and rest breaks safety could develop this year.
By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Covenant promotes controller to chief accounting officer
Matisse Long takes on the role, adding to his 23-plus years of overall experience, the company said.
By David Taube • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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$36M discrimination verdict against Werner reduced to $335,682
A judgment will require the carrier to report on applicant and employee details involving individuals with hearing impairments.
By David Taube • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Hub Group HR chief steps down
Michele McDermott plans to pursue another opportunity, the company said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Daimler Truck hires Siemens exec to succeed late CFO
The OEM appointed Eva Scherer about five months after its previous finance chief died of complications from a wasp sting.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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ATRI releases survey on challenges faced by women drivers
Responses will be accepted until Feb. 2, according to the nonprofit.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Werner elevates Meisgeier to president; Leathers to remain at helm
The carrier’s chief legal officer took over the leadership position while Derek Leathers kept his position as CEO and board chairman.
By David Taube • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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US Foods drivers strike in Chicago
The company has brought in a temporary workforce to support customer deliveries and business continuity, a spokesperson said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Biden renominates Julie Su as labor secretary
Su’s nomination stalled in the Senate for 10 months, meeting opposition from Republicans and business interests, including the trucking industry.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Labor Department switches 2021 independent contractor rule
The new rule relies on a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” of a worker’s job — instead of a "core factors" review in the 2021 rule.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs
Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, a new survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Paccar names new Kenworth GM
The OEM promoted 13-year company veteran Jim Walenczak to the role.
By David Taube • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Nearly half of companies say they plan to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements in 2024
Companies can attract a more diverse workforce by focusing job descriptions on industry-specific skills needed for the position.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Estes cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers of 21,000 people
The carrier is providing credit monitoring and protection services for free to those affected.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Half of workers left previous job after feeling underappreciated
Having a salary that was “too low” was a close second, a Monster poll found.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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Penske Logistics promotes operations EVP to president
Jeff Jackson will take over at the start of 2024 following the planned retirement of Marc Althen.
By David Taube • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Hub Group acquires Forward Air’s final mile business for $262M
The deal includes the transfer of about 45 locations and more than 640 employees.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Dec. 20, 2023 -
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‘A legend at J.B. Hunt’: Longtime executive Craig Harper retires
The carrier's first chief safety officer served as COO for decades before retiring as EVP and chief sustainability officer.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Knight-Swift pares back executives’ equity incentives
Key leaders, including CEO Dave Jackson, are eligible for the additional money once again — but at a fraction of last year’s potential earnings.
By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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Driver incentives slip in Q4, survey finds
Average sign-on and referral bonuses decreased in Q4 2023 year over year, The National Transportation Institute found.
By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Driver wage growth slows, but not as steeply for all, survey finds
Wage growth has slowed to just a 1.5% increase over a one-year span, but experienced drivers are seeing higher raises.
By David Taube • Dec. 14, 2023 -
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Circle Logistics leaders promoted to CTO, sales VP
The Indiana-based freight brokerage promoted Cody Harris to chief technology officer and Steve Schroeder to VP of national sales.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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Up to 20 Aurora trucks to haul freight without operators next year: CFO
“We’re going to continue to do exactly what we’re doing today,” the finance chief said. “We’re just going to do it without a human operator.”
By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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Loneliness is severely affecting employees at work, study shows
Returning to the office doesn’t appear to help, and too many meetings seem to make it worse.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 6, 2023
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