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  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to reporters following the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate in September 2023.
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    AV restrictions bill reintroduced in California

    The measure seeks to require safety operators onboard heavy-duty self-driving trucks until politicians further authorize the technology.

    By Feb. 13, 2024
  • Plow trucks work to clear the Interstate 235 John MacVicar Freeway Freeway as winter storm Gerri dumps inches of snow with high winds in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 12.
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    Tracker

    Extreme weather in January obscures carriers’ Q1 outlooks

    ABF Freight had more than twice as many service center closures last month as usual.

    By , Updated Feb. 9, 2024
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    Trendline

    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
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    CH Robinson workforce shrinks for 5th straight quarter

    With 2,400 fewer employees, the brokerage reduced personnel expenses 15.3% year-over-year in Q4. 

    By Feb. 6, 2024
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    Parts, labor costs increased as utilization dropped

    Fleets had to pay more for expenses across 18 Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards codes.

    By Feb. 6, 2024
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    Walmart hires Kodiak Robotics COO

    James Reed, a leader in autonomous trucking and former CEO of USA Truck, will serve as VP of transportation development.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
  • A Ruan tractor-trailer at a dock with a worker walking toward the back.
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    Retrieved from Ruan on January 31, 2024
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    Ruan layoffs spread across multiple states

    Hundreds of workers are being laid off across California and Virginia, according to WARN notices.

    By Feb. 2, 2024
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    Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics

    The deal brings 200 operating locations and 3,400 drivers to the South Florida-based company.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
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    Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024

    A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
  • A UPS truck leaves the yard in 2010 in Chicago. The company is considering strategic alternatives to its Coyote Logistics subsidiary.
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    UPS considers sale of Coyote Logistics brokerage

    “Perhaps the business is worth more to someone else,” CEO Carol Tomé said on a Q4 earnings call.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Top trucking trends to monitor in 2024

    Rising costs will be a chief concern for carriers as they work to retain labor and integrate technology in a stubbornly soft freight environment this year.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
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    Trucking labor rules and regs to watch in 2024

    Adding to a major swing in classifying independent contractors, rules governing meal and rest breaks safety could develop this year.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
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    Covenant promotes controller to chief accounting officer

    Matisse Long takes on the role, adding to his 23-plus years of overall experience, the company said.

    By Jan. 25, 2024
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    $36M discrimination verdict against Werner reduced to $335,682

    A judgment will require the carrier to report on applicant and employee details involving individuals with hearing impairments.

    By Jan. 17, 2024
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    Hub Group HR chief steps down

    Michele McDermott plans to pursue another opportunity, the company said.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
  • A Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Daimler Truck with a white cab and black trailer drives on a sunny road.
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    Daimler Truck hires Siemens exec to succeed late CFO

    The OEM appointed Eva Scherer about five months after its previous finance chief died of complications from a wasp sting.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 12, 2024
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    ATRI releases survey on challenges faced by women drivers

    Responses will be accepted until Feb. 2, according to the nonprofit.

    By Jan. 12, 2024
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    Werner elevates Meisgeier to president; Leathers to remain at helm

    The carrier’s chief legal officer took over the leadership position while Derek Leathers kept his position as CEO and board chairman.

    By Jan. 11, 2024
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    US Foods drivers strike in Chicago

    The company has brought in a temporary workforce to support customer deliveries and business continuity, a spokesperson said.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    Biden renominates Julie Su as labor secretary

    Su’s nomination stalled in the Senate for 10 months, meeting opposition from Republicans and business interests, including the trucking industry.

    By Ginger Christ • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Labor Department switches 2021 independent contractor rule

    The new rule relies on a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” of a worker’s job — instead of a "core factors" review in the 2021 rule.

    By Jan. 9, 2024
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    Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs

    Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, a new survey shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Paccar names new Kenworth GM

    The OEM promoted 13-year company veteran Jim Walenczak to the role. 

    By Jan. 5, 2024
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    Nearly half of companies say they plan to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements in 2024

    Companies can attract a more diverse workforce by focusing job descriptions on industry-specific skills needed for the position.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024
  • A photo shows the interior and exterior of Estes Express Lines' new LTL terminal in Banning, California.
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    Estes cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers of 21,000 people

    The carrier is providing credit monitoring and protection services for free to those affected.

    By Jan. 4, 2024
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    Half of workers left previous job after feeling underappreciated

    Having a salary that was “too low” was a close second, a Monster poll found.

    By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 22, 2023