LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says

Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries. 

By Kathryn Moody • June 12, 2024

Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.

By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024

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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

XPO board member resigns, joins Brad Jacobs at QXO

Four of the six members of the building products distributor's board come from the LTL carrier.

By Colin Campbell • June 11, 2024

‘A totally different world’: Autonomous trucks prepare to go driverless in Texas

Trucking Dive rode in a heavy-duty AV and toured Aurora and Kodiak sites to experience the developing technology firsthand.

By David Taube • June 11, 2024

Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline

The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.

By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024

Drivers with some experience make pay gains

The prevalence of a 50-to-55 cent per mile pay range rose for those with one and three years of experience.

By David Taube • June 10, 2024

Canada border agent strike averted, for now

The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.

By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024

Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says

The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers,” following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2024

Canada border disruption? How a possible strike would impact transportation

If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.

By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024

Execs from Cummins and J&M Tank Lines join ATRI board

Cummins’ Brett Merritt and J&M Tank Lines’ Harold Sumerford Jr. were appointed by Board Chairman Derek Leathers, Werner’s CEO.

By Colin Campbell • June 4, 2024

Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say

Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.

By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2024

ATA extends CEO’s contract through 2029

The trucking industry group’s board voted to add another three years to Chris Spear’s term as president.

By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2024

Bison Transport CEO retires, interim replacement promoted

Rob Penner spent 35 years with the Canada-based carrier.

By Colin Campbell • May 30, 2024

California State Assembly advances revived AV safety operator bill

The proposal repeats a nearly identical version that Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected last September.

By David Taube • May 29, 2024

New Jersey surveys drivers on truck parking

The state transportation department is accepting responses to two separate surveys until June 16.

By Colin Campbell • May 24, 2024

Knight-Swift noncompete with ex-CEO highlights old framework ahead of rule change

A severance deal temporarily prevents David Jackson from taking on industry and director positions.

By David Taube • May 23, 2024

Old Dominion to promote financial director to VP

Clayton Brinker will succeed retiring VP of Finance and Accounting Kim Maready on Aug. 2.

By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2024

Swift Transportation driver’s license rule discriminates against foreign-born applicants, lawsuit alleges

The complaint said the man applied for a job with a CDL and the necessary driving experience.

By Laurel Kalser • May 20, 2024

Trucking groups raise concerns about marijuana rescheduling, testing

The ATA requested explicit allowance for continued employer drug testing of drivers and other safety-sensitive workers.

By Colin Campbell • May 20, 2024

Werner plans to double AV truck pilot partners

The carrier is analyzing how the tech could complement its operations, SVP Chad Dittberner told Trucking Dive. 

By David Taube • May 17, 2024

How an Old Dominion alum helped XPO accelerate over the past year

COO David Bates has introduced premium services and provided workers with more tools to lower the carrier’s damage claims ratio.

By Colin Campbell • May 16, 2024

Saia promotes finance VP to succeed retiring CFO

Matthew Batteh, who has worked in pricing and analytics at the carrier, assumes Douglas Col’s former role.

By Colin Campbell • May 15, 2024

How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse

C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.

By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024

XPO reopens Yellow terminals in Maryland, Nevada, Texas

The carrier has begun handling freight at six of the 28 service centers it acquired from its bankrupt competitor last year.

By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024

Paccar expands board of directors by 2 members

Adding a longtime Chevron executive and Applied Materials’ CFO will grow the board to 14 members.

By David Taube • May 10, 2024