What trucking companies want in tomorrow’s executives — and why it’s hard to find

One executive recruiter said many boards want “specific talent from one of their direct competitors” that will immediately begin making a difference.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2023

An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks

Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

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

By Trucking Dive staff

How women are breaking down barriers in the trucking industry

As the industry races to recruit more drivers, trade groups and the White House are among those working on solutions to attract diverse talent.

By Heather Larson • Jan. 10, 2023

Apprenticeships open opportunities to trucking industry careers

Many carriers find the programs offer a way to bring diverse candidates, including veterans, into a driving career.

By Heather Larson • Jan. 9, 2023

FMCSA rejects industry request to share hair testing results

The Trucking Alliance, which includes major players such as J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift, plans to “continue to press the issue.”

By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2023

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

ATA 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

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

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

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

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

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

Meet 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

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

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

New scholarship for women pursuing CDLs honors industry leader

Drive It Forward funding honors Centerline Drivers' Sheila Castaneda.

By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022

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

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

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

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

A 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

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

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