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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 Colin Campbell • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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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 Colin Campbell • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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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 Colin Campbell • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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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 David Taube • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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ColumnHow 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 Lanny Fleming • 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 Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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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 Colin Campbell • Aug. 17, 2022 -
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US Xpress labor costs rise as carrier grapples with high turnover
The company projects it will benefit from the softening spot market as more drivers look for larger fleets.
By David Taube • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Flashback: Companies prepare for AB5 enforcement
The law requires the state’s estimated 70,000 owner-operators to be reclassified as employees instead of independent operators.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Trucking execs see volatile demand as retailers cut inventory
Carriers faced questions on the future of demand with declining spot rates and changing customer patterns.
By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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Fleets gave drivers big raises in 2021: ATA
TL wage growth outpaced LTL as the transport industry scrambled for workers.
By David Taube • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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AB5 ‘will be disruptive, and people haven’t prepared,’ Schneider CEO warns
The carrier was surprised by the number of drivers willing to move out of state.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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Transport Corp Canada focuses on cash flow, technology amid supply chain woes
A technology fix helped the company raise cash on hand, part of a plan to pay drivers weekly and boost retention.
By Ramona Dzinkowski • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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Werner CFO to retire after 25 years
John Steele will remain with the company as it searches for a replacement.
By David Taube • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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XPO spins off its brokerage armXPO Logistics names new CEO, with founder Brad Jacobs to step down
Mario Harik will take over once the company's planned brokerage spin-off is completed in the fourth quarter.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Dollar General’s private fleet grows to 950 tractors
The retailer's expanded private fleet is part of a strategy to generate savings, replacing third-party tractors.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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Port of Oakland sues AB5 protesters with aim of stopping future disruptions
The lawsuit also reveals new details on the events surrounding the protests, including a mention that some trucking companies were pushing for the protests to end.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 3, 2022 -
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Old Dominion slows hiring spree with declining LTL demand
The carrier is now focused on retaining, not growing, its workforce.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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AB5 protests intensified container backlog at Port of Oakland: report
Container dwell times stretched to more than two weeks after the mid-July protests, project44 said.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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Flashback: Carriers hone hiring efforts
As labor constraints persist, carriers are seeing the results of various recruitment strategies.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 1, 2022 -
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Marten Transport credits work-life balance as factor in driver hiring boost
The carrier has increased its driver workforce by 15% over the past year, helped in part by an increase in starting wages.
By David Taube • Aug. 1, 2022 -
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JB Hunt: Recession fears have more drivers seeking employment at big fleets
A softening spot market has pressured smaller firms' operations, pushing drivers to consider job changes.
By Colin Campbell • July 28, 2022 -
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AB5 protests quelled as Port of Oakland resumes operations
The remaining protesters, under threat of a citation, have moved to "free speech zones" away from terminal gates.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 26, 2022 -
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Landstar advises California owner-operators move out of state due to AB5
The company is also preparing for a scenario in which states outside California could enact similar laws.
By David Taube • July 26, 2022
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