Average per-worker cost of health benefits rose by 5.2% in 2023: survey

Inflation contributes to the increase, but rising prescription drug costs are likely to have a longer-term impact, according to a Mercer report.

By Emily Olsen • Dec. 4, 2023

SECURE 2.0 provisions: How to set your employees up for financial success

Employers must carefully consider which of these provisions make the most sense for their business and their workers.

Dec. 4, 2023

Werner, driver resolve follow-up case after $750K group settlement

A federal court concluded a five-year conflict in which owner-operators alleged improper wage deductions.

By David Taube • Dec. 1, 2023

JB Hunt’s Simpson named 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking

The carrier’s president was recognized for advancing women’s roles in the industry throughout a nearly 30-year career.

By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 4, 2023

Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce

The electric bus and truck startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 1, 2023

Valley Companies names VP for enterprise partnerships

Seasoned executive Jason Mansur will work with management to strengthen carrier relations.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 30, 2023

TFI acquires Nebraska-based truckload carrier

Dahlsten Truck Line owns or leases about 75 trucks and hauls more than 27,000 loads per year in the Midwest.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2023

Volunteering doesn’t just make workers feel warm and fuzzy. It also increases engagement.

With volunteerism on the rise, more workers are engaged in yearlong tidings of goodwill.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 29, 2023

Is there significant potential for apprenticeships in the US?

Apprenticeships remain outside the mainstream, but broader adoption could boost the pipeline for truck drivers.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2023

Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

The company shut down its systems after detecting “outside actor activity” on Oct. 1 and restored all capabilities in about three weeks, executives said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2023

Truck drivers seek better base pay, company communication

Even happy drivers are considering switching jobs more than they did four years ago, per a Drive My Way survey.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2023

IRS bumps 401(k) contribution limit to $23K for 2024

The $500 increase affects all salaried employees, whether at trucking firms or other employers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 20, 2023

UAW ends Mack Trucks strike, votes to ratify contract

Workers will get a 36% increase in wages on average over five years, the OEM said.

By David Taube • Updated Nov. 17, 2023

ABF Freight at 100: Investments in workforce, M&A pay off

A local hauler launched in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1923 has blossomed over a century into the nation’s largest unionized LTL carrier.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 10, 2023

Federal bill would require overtime pay for truckers

Trucking associations are split over the measure, which would remove a federal overtime exemption for drivers.

By David Taube • Nov. 10, 2023

CH Robinson staff cuts lower Q3 expenses

The brokerage cut its personnel expenses by 21.5% year-over-year to $343.5 million in Q3.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 9, 2023

ATA execs elaborate on speed limiters policy

In response to a driver's question posed by Trucking Dive, CEO Chris Spear said carriers have seen returns on adopting safer technologies.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2023

‘Win the sale’: Big Trucking’s attention turns to the 2024 election

The economy is the industry’s top concern, but politics took on a new emphasis this year at an annual trade show.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 31, 2023

It’s time to talk benefits: Open enrollment and financial wellness

Here are a few important strategies to help you connect with truckers and make them aware of non-health benefits.

Oct. 30, 2023

ABF Freight hires hundreds of workers laid off by Yellow

The Arkansas-based carrier, now the largest union LTL employer, is backfilling retirements with experienced employees, President Seth Runser told Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2023

TFI wants TForce Freight terminal managers to cut costs

Citing overstaffing after Yellow's demise, CEO Alain Bédard said the company will not hesitate to replace supervisors if it deems necessary.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2023

Congestion cost trucking nearly $95B in 2021: ATRI

Truck drivers wasted nearly $7 billion in fuel waiting in traffic in 2021, according to the industry nonprofit. Four states were main offenders.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2023

The job hunt is frustrating. How can employers fix it?

The ideal candidate might be waiting for a call that never comes — and they might think negatively of a company for the rest of their lives because of it.

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 24, 2023

DOL won’t extend overtime rule comment period

Stakeholder submissions for the rule, which would expand overtime eligibility to those paid about $55,000 per year, will still be due Nov. 7.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 23, 2023

Ryder to acquire 3PL in major move

The pending acquisition of Impact Fulfillment Services will expand the company’s customer base in retail, health and beauty.

By David Taube • Oct. 23, 2023