Labor: Page 12

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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 • 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 • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Trendline

    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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    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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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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    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
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    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
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    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 • Dec. 1, 2023
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    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 • Updated Dec. 4, 2023
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    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 • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Valley Companies names VP for enterprise partnerships

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

    By • Nov. 30, 2023