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Army veteran wins truck in federal push to recruit service members
Driver Ashley Leiva took home a new Kenworth as part of an initiative recognizing veterans who have recently joined the trucking industry.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 5, 2023 -
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Q&AATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities
President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023 -
CH Robinson ousts CEO in wake of layoffs, falling demand
The logistics giant terminated Bob Biesterfeld without cause. Its former board chair was named interim CEO on Jan. 1.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023 -
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High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023
Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023 -
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The top trucking trends of 2022
Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year
By Larry Avila • Dec. 29, 2022 -
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Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022
The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022 -
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TuSimple will cut 25% of workforce, scale back freight lanes
The layoffs, part of a restructuring plan, cap a year of turmoil for the autonomous trucking startup.
By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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GXO to close Wisconsin warehouse in February
The XPO-spin off will cease operations at the facility and lay off over 100 workers.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 21, 2022 -
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Filling the Driver's SeatMeet the federal contractor helping carriers put apprentices behind the wheel
Fastport, a Labor Department intermediary, celebrated a major milestone this year: its 20,000th apprentice.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 16, 2022 -
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Ryder launches drop-and-hook service
The new service leverages its driver network and trailers on the COOP platform to help customers manage logistics needs.
By David Taube • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Werner sees higher driver school costs amid recruitment push
Following acquisitions to onboard more drivers, some training schools faced setbacks, according to executives.
By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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New scholarship for women pursuing CDLs honors industry leader
Drive It Forward funding honors Centerline Drivers' Sheila Castaneda.
By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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The 7 top transport stories in 2022
Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Biden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout
The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave
The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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More truck drivers bring pets along for the ride
CFI's pet ride-along program has seen an increase in furry co-pilots, providing comfort on long drives.
By David Taube • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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Filling the Driver's SeatA longtime driver takes on a new role in Walmart’s recruitment push
Beyond $110,000 starting salaries, the retail giant relies on trainers like Ricky Sharp to grow its massive private fleet.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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XPO offers furloughs to drivers, dockworkers during holidays
The move will allow the company’s terminals “to right-size their teams over the holidays,” a spokesperson said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 23, 2022 -
What trucking execs are saying about declining demand
Some have announced layoffs. Others hope to keep workers they’ve worked hard to recruit and plan to pursue other cost-cutting measures.
By Colin Campbell , David Taube • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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An inside and on-the-road look at Plus’ semi-autonomous truck
The vendor gave Transport Dive a ride on Interstate 5 in California to demonstrate its AV technology.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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CEOs with CDLs: Hirschbach execs tout benefits of firsthand experience
Company leaders describe how hauling loads helps build rapport with drivers and give insights into how their business can improve.
By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference
Robin Hutcheson vowed to address barriers that keep more women from joining the industry.
By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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FedEx Freight enacts furloughs as it faces volume decline
The LTL said the decision was made due to “current business conditions impacting volumes.”
By Max Garland • Nov. 12, 2022 -
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A running look at trucking jobs data — in charts
Trucking industry jobs bounced back slightly in March, growing by at least 3,000 jobs. Dig into the available data using this tracker.
By Transport Dive • Updated April 10, 2023 -
CH Robinson confirms layoffs as costs rise
The company is in the process of informing affected employees, according to a spokesperson.
By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 11, 2022
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