Sexual harassment goes underreported in trucking: FMCSA survey

Many women doubt that reporting an incident will lead to consequences, the agency found.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 10, 2022

Flashback: Women trucking leaders fight for change

Advocates press to improve equality, representation and safety in the industry. 

By David Taube • Nov. 10, 2022

Women in Trucking founder talks breaking barriers, recruiting female drivers

Ellen Voie says carriers need to address harassment in the industry if they want to diversify their driver ranks.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022

Flashback: Trucking firms encouraged to hire diverse staff as industry evolves

Advocates highlight ongoing efforts to cater to a broader driver profile.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2022

Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022

Landstar owner-operator headcount drops by 2.5%

The decline is expected to continue in Q4, according to a company executive.

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2022

Old Dominion is not filling vacancies as it seeks to lower short-term costs

Reluctant to lay off drivers it already trained, the company is instead relying on attrition to lower its headcount.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 28, 2022

Incoming RXO CEO talks brokerage strategy ahead of spinoff

Drew Wilkerson, who will lead the business following the Nov. 1 split from XPO Logistics, says he is focused on organic growth.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 27, 2022

‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers

The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2022

ATA president touts legal, legislative victories in MCE address

American Trucking Associations chief Chris Spear highlighted the industry's fights over the vaccine mandate, truck tolling and infrastructure.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022

Driver shortage eases slightly in 2022 but relief likely temporary, ATA reports

The industry is short about 78,000 drivers, an improvement from last year’s 80,000-person gap estimate, the group’s chief economist said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022

Filling the Driver’s Seat: A look back at recruitment efforts

Here's how the trucking industry is adapting to a leaner labor market.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 24, 2022

How Yellow plans to train 1,000 drivers by the end of 2022

As the carrier expands its private driver academy network, it is relying heavily on safety trainers like Rich Frazer.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2022

‘The customer is not always right’: Staffing firm pays $550K to settle discriminatory hiring lawsuit

The firm allegedly complied with gender- and race-based staffing requests from clients, which included a trucking company.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 18, 2022

5 trucking behaviors are strongly linked to future crashes: ATRI

A truck driver with a prior crash involvement had a 113% increased likelihood of a future crash, according to the report.

By David Taube • Oct. 17, 2022

RXO finalizes C-suite ahead of spinoff with accounting hire

Jason Kerr will serve as chief accounting officer and assist in the pure-play brokerage’s split from XPO Logistics.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 14, 2022

Ryder turns to social media for maintenance tech hiring push

COVID-19 disrupted retention efforts and one of the carrier's school hiring pipelines.

By David Taube • Oct. 13, 2022

Labor Department proposes changes to worker classification rules

The proposal comes just months after the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a California law that stands to reclassify owner-operators as employees.

By Ryan Golden , Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 12, 2022

How the trucking industry is helping feed a million Floridians after Hurricane Ian

Operation BBQ Relief drew volunteer drivers from across the country to deliver much-needed supplies in the storm’s aftermath.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 10, 2022

Werner execs say Baylor Trucking deal checked all the M&A boxes

A deal that started from conversations at industry meetings is now expected to bring perks for both companies.

By David Taube • Oct. 5, 2022

Trucking voices press FMCSA on hair testing as agency awaits health ruling

Dozens of stakeholders participated in the agency's call for comments on the drug testing method. Here's a roundup of notable contributions.

By David Taube • Oct. 4, 2022

Werner acquires Baylor Trucking

Baylor will remain a stand-alone company within Werner, bringing 234 drivers and 200 trucks into the fold.

By David Taube • Oct. 3, 2022

Flashback: Execs share lessons, solutions with peers at FTR conference

An array of businesses recently shared how they’re navigating volatile market conditions and staffing challenges.

By David Taube • Oct. 3, 2022

XPO names chief HR officer for brokerage spinoff

Heidi Ratti will begin her role with RXO when the spinoff is complete.

By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 30, 2022

Recruitment and retention becomes a costly challenge for trucking, execs say

Companies are paying more to onboard new drivers and provide them the flexibility they want, two carriers said during the FTR annual conference.

By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2022