Flashback: Most-read trucking stories of H1 2022

Deals, rising fuel costs and recession fears were among the emerging trends in the first half of the year.

By Edwin Lopez • July 18, 2022

'NO TO AB5': Hundreds of California port truckers protest labor law

The work stoppage has had no impact on port operations, but officials are monitoring the situation, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.

By Colin Campbell • July 14, 2022

California governor's office to explore trucking concerns on AB5

The office noted, however, that the industry has had more than two years to prepare for compliance with the law.

By Colin Campbell • July 14, 2022

Can your customer really make a routing decision?

One salesperson entertained a customer for 5 years, only to find out they did not make purchasing decisions. Here's how to avoid that costly mistake.

By Lanny Fleming • July 13, 2022

Carriers could seek contract alternatives as regulators target noncompete agreements

The clauses, long both a staple and headache of the trucking industry, have come under fire for stymieing job opportunities for U.S. workers.

By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2022

Trucking groups to request stay of enforcement for California's AB5 law

A coalition of more than 70 industry groups will express concerns with enforcement of the landmark labor law in a letter to the governor this week, according to a California Trucking Association official.

By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2022

ATA says 4 factors will fuel worsening driver shortage

Retirements are leading the trade group’s projection of a 160,000 driver shortfall by 2030. 

By David Taube • July 11, 2022

Capacity, labor constraints fuel trucking M&A race

“If you want to grow, the strategic way to do that is to go acquire other companies,” Heartland Express CFO Chris Strain said.

By Colin Campbell • July 5, 2022

Trucking groups blast SCOTUS refusal to hear arguments in landmark California labor law

“Gasoline has been poured on the fire that is our ongoing supply chain crisis,” the California Trucking Association said in a statement.

By Colin Campbell , David Taube • July 1, 2022

EPES Logistics Services acquires freight brokerage A Cooper Logistics

EPES said staff retention was a critical component of the deal.

By David Taube • June 28, 2022

Driver poaching more common in tight labor market

Carriers need to stay wary of losing their own workforce to competitors and incentivize drivers to stay.

By Amanda Loudin • June 9, 2022

Tales from the C-Suite: Trucking companies create positions prioritizing diversity, inclusion

More trucking and logistics companies are adopting positions focused on broadening the talent pipeline. 

By Heather Larson • June 6, 2022

Sysco moves drivers to 4-day workweek in bid to improve retention

The food distributor will also be delivering six days a week to improve asset utilization.

By Max Garland • May 31, 2022

Automated inspections drive fleet efficiency

J.B. Hunt and Western Express are among carriers participating in an electronic inspection pilot program that could ultimately save drive time.

By Heather Larson • May 18, 2022

XPO names CEO of planned brokerage spinoff

Drew Wilkerson, currently president of North American Transportation at XPO, brings 14 years of brokerage leadership to the role.

By Edwin Lopez • May 9, 2022

Coca-Cola to donate $1M to Georgia Technical College System for more driving instructors

The donation will fund 11 full-time and two part-time CDL instructors. Coke's Southeast distributor hopes it will help fill 85 open driver jobs.

By Colin Campbell • April 29, 2022

Drivers could get $7,500 in tax credits under proposed legislation

A bill introduced this month would also create credits of up to $10,000 for new truck drivers or for those enrolled in registered apprenticeships.

By Colin Campbell • April 19, 2022

Tales from the C-Suite: The blurred lines between trucking CIOs, CTOs

As the industry begins to adopt real-time tracking, CIOs and CTOs both need to make decisions on data with speed. 

By Heather Larson • April 14, 2022

Walmart will pay up to $110,000 for long-haul drivers

The company also opened a path for supply chain workers in Delaware and Texas to earn CDLs through a training program.

By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2022

White House credits apprenticeships, outreach for trucker employment gains

Domino's, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Albertsons and UPS are among more than 100 employers that have launched programs to improve driver retention since December.

By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2022

'A lonely profession': How COVID-19 took a toll on drivers' mental health

Two years into a pandemic that's left many drivers isolated, industry experts urge new support systems and more open dialogue.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 16, 2022

Stevens Transport hopes to settle anti-poaching claims for $5.5M

A group of drivers have accused a number of fleets of walling them off to prevent defections to other carriers.

By Jim Stinson • March 14, 2022

ATA members can now offer federal apprenticeship programs

The Labor Department programs aim to increase driver recruitment and training with paid on-the-job instruction and potential grants for childcare and housing.

By Jim Stinson • March 4, 2022

FMCSA's apprenticeship pilot forges public divide

Critics of the program are worried about accident upticks, while supporters are concerned about losing potential drivers to other careers. 

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 28, 2022

Driver shortage pushes fleets to recruit outside the licensed talent pool

Trucking firms are finding creative ways to reach potential drivers — even if they don't have CDLs.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 22, 2022