Teamsters name labor expert to Yellow board

David Webber, author of “The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Best Weapon,” joins the board as the union and carrier spar over its proposed network overhaul.

By Colin Campbell • April 26, 2023

California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking

The measure, if passed, would require a human operator in the vehicle for testing and deliveries.

By David Taube • April 26, 2023

Yellow accepts Teamsters’ challenge to reopen contract negotiations early

The LTL carrier wants to move forward with its planned sale of 28 terminals and consolidate its separate operating companies.

By Colin Campbell • April 25, 2023

Hyzon hires its 1st COO

Bappa Banerjee, who will oversee the company's end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations, is scheduled to start May 1.

By David Taube • April 24, 2023

CR England tests AV route in Texas

The carrier is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous Tyson Foods deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio.

By David Taube • April 20, 2023

Teamsters report progress in ABF negotiations

“We had a lot of good discussions across the table on a wide variety of issues,” National Freight Director John Murphy said.

By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023

XPO hires another former Old Dominion exec

David Bates will become XPO's COO on Friday.

By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023

Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage

The two stakeholders independently cited clearinghouse tests as one of the many factors limiting the number of available drivers.

By David Taube • April 20, 2023

Q1 earnings trends to watch: When will freight pick up?

“We expect to hear 50 shades of ‘we have no idea’ on the conference calls,” Morgan Stanley analysts wrote.

By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023

‘Jeopardy!’ champ shines light on truckers: ‘You are America’s unsung heroes’

Brian Henegar, a Pilot Flying J guest services agent, tells Transport Dive why he thanked drivers on the show.

By Colin Campbell • April 18, 2023

Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount

The company is preparing to haul freight autonomously without vehicle operators between Dallas and Houston in 2024.

By David Taube • April 14, 2023

Yellow: ‘Lines of communication remain open’ with Teamsters

The LTL carrier told Transport Dive it remains at the negotiation table after the Teamsters rejected its network overhaul proposal.

By Colin Campbell • April 13, 2023

Sysco drivers in Indianapolis, Louisville approve contracts after strikes

A newly formed union of delivery drivers in Kentucky became part of a push toward workers seeking better pay and benefits.

By David Taube • Updated April 14, 2023

Driver-facing camera footage often exonerates truckers: ATRI

The group’s report offers more than a dozen recommendations for fleets, whether or not they use the devices.

By Colin Campbell • April 12, 2023

ATRI asks truck drivers how marijuana policy affects industry

The 15-question survey contains queries on federal drug policy and how growing legalization affects operations and workforce.

By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2023

ABF Freight, Teamsters enter contract negotiations

The bargaining will decide a national contract for the carrier’s more than 8,000 union-represented workers.

By Colin Campbell • April 6, 2023

ArcBest treasurer will serve as next CFO

Matt Beasley starts his new post on May 14, the Arkansas-based carrier announced.

By Larry Avila • April 6, 2023

Rooted in Richmond: How Virginia’s capital spawned 3 LTL giants

The often-intertwined histories of Overnite Transportation Co., Old Dominion Freight Line and Estes Express Lines offer lessons to today’s fleet executives.

By Colin Campbell , Shaun Lucas • April 4, 2023

Truck parking bill has improved chances this year, co-sponsor says

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost tells Transport Dive why the stars are aligning for a bipartisan agreement.

By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2023

US Xpress HQ slated to remain following Knight-Swift deal

Executives said retaining the Chattanooga, Tennessee location would minimize disruption.

By David Taube • April 3, 2023

‘Egregious falsehoods and baseless insults’: Yellow, Teamsters exchange heated letters over network overhaul

The correspondence and a union memo shed more light on last week's blowup in talks.

By Colin Campbell • March 31, 2023

Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act reintroduced with bipartisan support

The bicameral legislation would invest hundreds of millions of federal dollars into more truck parking. 

By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2023

Teamsters to Yellow: Stop using purchased transportation

The union gave the company 30 days’ notice to “cease the use of PT,” saying it is no longer permitted under the National Master Freight Agreement.

By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2023

Teamsters reject Yellow’s resubmitted proposal for network overhaul

The union canceled a negotiation meeting with the company as the sides currently clash over a revised plan.

By Colin Campbell • March 27, 2023

Yellow to close 2 Ohio facilities as part of network overhaul

The LTL carrier plans to offer transfers to workers at the facilities in Akron and West Chester.

By Colin Campbell • March 24, 2023