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Driver wage growth slows, but not as steeply for all, survey finds
Wage growth has slowed to just a 1.5% increase over a one-year span, but experienced drivers are seeing higher raises.
By David Taube • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Torc Robotics to leverage Uber Freight network
The partnership intends to inform the AV company how to best deploy autonomous trucks.
By David Taube • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Deep Dive
5 tips for cutting property insurance costs amid climate change
Here are ways that CFOs can hold down premiums in the face of more destructive weather and soaring insurance costs.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Q&A
10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head
Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in a Trucking Dive interview.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains
Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.
By Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023 -
A bank in Iowa failed because of trucking investments
But the bank failure should not be seen as an indictment of trucking, Division of Banking Superintendent Jeff Plagge told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Dec. 11, 2023 -
A. Duie Pyle wins 4 terminals for $29.4M in Yellow auction
Service centers in Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia will grow the LTL carrier’s network to 35, according to the carrier.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Sponsored by Motive
Motive Holiday Outlook Report: Navigating the peak freight season
Prepare for the peak freight holiday season and 2024. Explore the ever-changing freight and retail landscape, along with the industry’s financial health and safety.
By Hamish Woodrow, Head of Strategic Analytics at Motive • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Yesway adopts Relay’s fuel payment software
The cardless platform allows more fleets and drivers to avoid fraud caused by card skimming.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Knight-Swift LTL network could get boost with $51M Yellow properties bid
The additions could help flow and density — and also stymie the competition in those areas, an analyst told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Circle Logistics leaders promoted to CTO, sales VP
The Indiana-based freight brokerage promoted Cody Harris to chief technology officer and Steve Schroeder to VP of national sales.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Up to 20 Aurora trucks to haul freight without operators next year: CFO
“We’re going to continue to do exactly what we’re doing today,” the finance chief said. “We’re just going to do it without a human operator.”
By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Loneliness is severely affecting employees at work, study shows
Returning to the office doesn’t appear to help, and too many meetings seem to make it worse.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 6, 2023 -
How to fight predatory towing: ATRI issues tips for handling excessive charges
Aggressive rates and extra surcharges appear on nearly 30% of crash-related tow invoices. Here’s what carriers can do about it.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Landstar names former CSX executive as CEO
James Gattoni will retire next year after nearly three decades with the company.
By David Taube • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Average per-worker cost of health benefits rose by 5.2% in 2023: survey
Inflation contributes to the increase, but rising prescription drug costs are likely to have a longer-term impact, according to a Mercer report.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Werner, driver resolve follow-up case after $750K group settlement
A federal court concluded a five-year conflict in which owner-operators alleged improper wage deductions.
By David Taube • Dec. 1, 2023 -
JB Hunt’s Simpson named 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking
The carrier’s president was recognized for advancing women’s roles in the industry throughout a nearly 30-year career.
By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 4, 2023 -
Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce
The electric bus and truck startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Valley Companies names VP for enterprise partnerships
Seasoned executive Jason Mansur will work with management to strengthen carrier relations.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 30, 2023 -
TFI acquires Nebraska-based truckload carrier
Dahlsten Truck Line owns or leases about 75 trucks and hauls more than 27,000 loads per year in the Midwest.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Hub Group replaces CFO
Kevin Beth will succeed Geoff DeMartino as the transportation services and brokerage firm's finance chief on Jan. 1.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 29, 2023 -
White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office
The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 27, 2023 -
White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council
After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023