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Filling the Driver's Seat
How Yellow plans to train 1,000 drivers by the end of 2022
As the carrier expands its private driver academy network, it is relying heavily on safety trainers like Rich Frazer.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2022 -
5 trucking behaviors are strongly linked to future crashes: ATRI
A truck driver with a prior crash involvement had a 113% increased likelihood of a future crash, according to the report.
By David Taube • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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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FMCSA ends COVID-19 hours of service relief
An emergency provision to help ensure deliveries of certain freight during the pandemic expired.
By David Taube • Oct. 17, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
RXO finalizes C-suite ahead of spinoff with accounting hire
Jason Kerr will serve as chief accounting officer and assist in the pure-play brokerage’s split from XPO Logistics.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 14, 2022 -
Q&A // XPO spins off its brokerage arm
XPO’s next CEO on the carrier’s future as a pure-play LTL
After years of acquisitions, the carrier will now focus on organic growth. "M&A is not in the priority list," Mario Harik said in an interview.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 13, 2022 -
Ryder turns to social media for maintenance tech hiring push
COVID-19 disrupted retention efforts and one of the carrier's school hiring pipelines.
By David Taube • Oct. 13, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
RXO outlines risks, growth potential ahead of XPO spinoff
The brokerage noted that the revenue tied to its top customers could present risk. An industry expert downplayed those concerns.
By David Taube • Oct. 12, 2022 -
Werner wants to ‘stay at the forefront’ of autonomous tech
In an interview with Transport Dive, executives shared why it’s pursuing multiple arrangements with AV startups.
By David Taube • Oct. 12, 2022 -
Southeast markets see volume spike after Hurricane Ian
“We can expect considerable market instability in the coming weeks,” DAT Principal Analyst Dean Croke wrote earlier this month.
By David Taube • Oct. 11, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
XPO names CFO ahead of Nov. 1 brokerage spinoff
Carl Anderson, who comes from the OEM Meritor, will helm the company's finances as it gears up to become a pure-play LTL operation.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 11, 2022 -
Labor Department proposes changes to worker classification rules
The proposal comes just months after the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a California law that stands to reclassify owner-operators as employees.
By Ryan Golden , Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 12, 2022 -
Deep Dive
How the trucking industry is helping feed a million Floridians after Hurricane Ian
Operation BBQ Relief drew volunteer drivers from across the country to deliver much-needed supplies in the storm’s aftermath.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 10, 2022 -
Flashback: How JB Hunt expanded its national transloading footprint
The carrier has expanded its services to the West Coast and the southern border since launching its first transloading operation last year.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 7, 2022 -
Werner execs say Baylor Trucking deal checked all the M&A boxes
A deal that started from conversations at industry meetings is now expected to bring perks for both companies.
By David Taube • Oct. 5, 2022 -
PGT Trucking partners with Penske in maintenance tech shift
The Pennsylvania-based carrier has moved away from an internal network as it works to ensure capacity in a tight freight market.
By David Taube • Oct. 5, 2022 -
OOIDA pushes FMCSA for decision on broker requirements
The lack of public progress has undermined carriers’ confidence, the association’s CEO wrote in a Sept. 28 letter.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 5, 2022 -
Carriers work to restore service after Hurricane Ian
Trucking rates are expected to rise slightly as recovery efforts continue.
By Colin Campbell , Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2022 -
JB Hunt expands transload capabilities with Texas, Washington facilities
The carrier now boasts transloading capacity at four of the largest U.S. ocean ports and the largest land port of entry in the country.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 4, 2022 -
Buttigieg announces nearly $40 million in grants to expand truck parking
The money will pay for additional parking in Florida and Tennessee, plus tech to help drivers find open spaces.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Werner acquires Baylor Trucking
Baylor will remain a stand-alone company within Werner, bringing 234 drivers and 200 trucks into the fold.
By David Taube • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Flashback: Execs share lessons, solutions with peers at FTR conference
An array of businesses recently shared how they’re navigating volatile market conditions and staffing challenges.
By David Taube • Oct. 3, 2022 -
‘Inevitable reality’: Werner forges ahead with new AV partnership
The transportation provider completed a week-long pilot with Kodiak Robotics which made 100% of deliveries on time.
By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
XPO names chief HR officer for brokerage spinoff
Heidi Ratti will begin her role with RXO when the spinoff is complete.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Stoughton Trailers uses robotic welding to build chassis amid labor woes
Staffing challenges have changed the ROI on automation for the OEM, which projects strong demand to continue through 2023.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 29, 2022 -
Q&A
Saia VP details why terminal expansion is central to carrier’s growth plans
Kevin Szydel, vice president of operations, West, shares his perspective on the LTL carrier’s three Kansas terminal openings.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 28, 2022