Labor: Page 22

  • David Giesen, vice president of sales and marketing at Stoughton Trailers, said the company has added a robotic welding line to build chassis amid labor challenges.
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    Stoughton Trailers uses robotic welding to build chassis amid labor woes

    Staffing challenges have changed the ROI on automation for the OEM, which projects strong demand to continue through 2023. 

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
  • A Walmart truck in front of other trucks at a truckstop.
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    Walmart hiring 1,500 full-time truck drivers as part of holiday hiring spree

    The retailer has upped its efforts this year to strengthen its truck driver pipeline for the holiday season and beyond.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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    OOIDA asks Biden to end vaccine mandate at US border

    The mandate has pushed some trucking companies to rethink operations, OOIDA President Todd Spencer said in a letter Monday.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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    Daseke hires Pilot Thomas Logistics exec as next CFO

    Aaron Coley will replace Jason Bates, who resigned last week, the flatbed and specialized carrier said in a securities filing.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
  • A female driver holds the wheel of a truck wearing high visibility clothing.
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    Changing driver profile requires new retention strategies, experts say

    Understanding the needs of an increasingly diverse workforce can help carriers cut down on turnover, according to the head of the National Transportation Institute.

    By • Sept. 22, 2022
  • A semi-truck manuevers around a traffic cone during training at the Western Trucking School August 3, 2005 in Turlock, California.
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    High schools aim to teach next generation of truck drivers

    A California high school added a program to give students behind-the-wheel experience. Now other schools are looking to follow suit. 

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    How a small 3PL is managing big growth

    Full Tilt Logistics is using technology and a strong company culture to its advantage as it expands its fleet.

    By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 19, 2022
  • Jared Weisfeld (pictured) was named RXO's chief strategy officer on September 14, 2022.
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    XPO spins off its brokerage arm

    XPO names chief strategy officer for brokerage spinoff

    Jared Weisfeld will help RXO set strategy, analyze growth opportunities and liaise with investors.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
  • Two Locomation trucks drive on a highway
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    Stevens Trucking to equip existing fleet with autonomous technology

    The Oklahoma-based company plans to retrofit up to 500 trucks with Locomation’s technology, which uses a relay model pairing autonomous and driver-operated vehicles.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    XPO spins off its brokerage arm

    XPO names CIO to replace Harik

    Jay Silberkleit, who started with the company a decade ago, will take on the new role once the company’s RXO brokerage spinoff is complete.

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
  • Trucks wait at a gate outside a Port of Los Angeles terminal.
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    Q&A

    A California employment attorney talks AB5

    Littler's Damon Ott weighs in on how carriers should prepare for the labor law's enforcement.

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    US Xpress pursues corporate restructure following layoffs

    The company seeks to save $25 million annually, mostly through previously announced job cuts.

    By • Sept. 8, 2022
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    XPO spins off its brokerage arm

    XPO truck brokerage spinoff names CFO

    The C-suite for RXO “is now nearly complete,” according to incoming CEO Drew Wilkerson.

    By • Sept. 7, 2022
  • A truck passes a Port of New York/New Jersey container terminal.
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    ‘A full-blown crisis’: East Coast truckers grapple with surging empties, lack of chassis

    Congestion has exacerbated appointment and equipment issues at the Port of New York and New Jersey.

    By • Sept. 6, 2022
  • Trucks haul shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles
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    Trucking braces for enforcement of California labor, climate laws

    Drayage carriers face significant hurdles to comply with AB5 and upcoming emissions rules, Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap said.

    By • Aug. 31, 2022
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    High fuel prices push operating costs for trucking to record high: report

    Rising costs “are beginning to have an adverse effect on the industry,” the ATRI said.

    By • Aug. 30, 2022
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    Purdy Bros deal expands TL carrier’s Southeast presence

    Multiple PS Logistics subsidiaries acquired assets to expand their networks this month.

    By • Aug. 30, 2022
  • California union workers at a protest.
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    Universal Logistics settles worker misclassification claims, complying with AB5

    The company has agreed to reopen its closed Compton, California, drayage business and provide millions of dollars in backpay.

    By • Aug. 29, 2022
  • A Saia LTL truck drivin on a road.
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    LTL carriers look to reduce third-party transportation costs

    Fleets are using improved hiring, additional equipment and route optimizations to save money.

    By • Aug. 29, 2022
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    US Xpress to lay off up to 10% of workforce in latest job cuts

    The layoffs are part of an expansive cost-cutting plan that also involves pulling back on capital expenditures.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
  • P.A.M. Transportation has acquired Metropolitan Trucking for $77.4 million.
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    PAM reaches agreement to settle pay allegations

    A case involving nearly 8,000 drivers alleges the carrier violated minimum wage laws and made "unlawful deductions" from pay.

    By • Aug. 23, 2022
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    Column

    How fleet managers can prevent financial mishaps with shippers

    When shippers don’t understand the ins and outs of carriers, it leads to costly errors. Here’s what to watch for and how to avoid expensive mistakes.

    By • Aug. 23, 2022
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    Flashback: How is the trucking C-suite changing?

    As trucking companies prepare for the future, new titles and leaders are emerging to form part of the C-suite.

    Aug. 22, 2022
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    US Xpress chief commercial officer to step aside in corporate restructuring

    Jake Lawson, who led sales and customer engagement for the carrier, is departing after a year and a half.

    By • Aug. 17, 2022
  • A large Yellow Corp. recruitment sign on the fence of a company truck terminal in Illinois in 2005 reads "Drivers, join the Yellow team. Apply at www.myyellow.com/jobs.""
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    Yellow opens 4 new driving academies in push to train 1,000 drivers

    The LTL carrier has added driver training sites in four states, and another location is on the way.

    By • Aug. 17, 2022