‘Exceptional’: DOT secretary nominee would support trucking priorities, groups say

Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy understands trucking issues and will be an ally of the industry, ATA, OOIDA and TCA said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 19, 2024

Overcapacity has lessened significantly, JB Hunt CEO says

President and CEO Shelley Simpson said signs are pointing to improvement in the trucking market.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2024

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

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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, according to the law firm Littler.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 12, 2024

Trucking groups see policy potential in Trump win

Industry associations said they hope to push for excise tax repeal and changes to emissions standards, among other issues.

By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2024

Forward Air to onboard chief commercial officer next year

Eric Brandt is among a series of former CEVA Logistics execs to join the carrier as it works to integrate its Omni Logistics acquisition.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Nov. 6, 2024

JB Hunt rolls out more leadership changes

Nick Hobbs and Brad Hicks will trade responsibilities overseeing highway solutions and dedicated contract services.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 4, 2024

How adopting intelligent solutions improves your trucking workforce

Implementing intelligent technology is the best way recruit and keep your drivers.

Nov. 4, 2024

Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet

Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 1, 2024

Landstar expects owner-operator count to continue falling

Truck counts dropped 12% YoY in Q3 and 1% from last quarter, amid a significant increase in truck repair costs and lengthy waits for repairs.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 1, 2024

Hurricanes Helene, Milton destroyed trucks, hampered carrier operations

Estes, Knight-Swift, Old Dominion and others described challenges caused by the deadly, back-to-back storms in the last month.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 30, 2024

UPS global fleet safety director leaves for bus operator

Joanna Cornell joined Transdev U.S. as its VP of safety and security after more than 23 years at UPS.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2024

Growth mindset culture drives workplaces forward, report says

The mindset is really about “attitude, not aptitude,” according to electronic learning platform TalentLMS.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 22, 2024

New trucks, industry insights, live music: ATA MCE 2024 in Nashville

Carrier executives talked shop, saw the new Freightliner Cascadia and enjoyed a surprise set by Def Leppard in Music City last week.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 22, 2024

How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge

The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 22, 2024

Watch weather, take advance steps to protect drivers: ATA panel

Providing snow cleats, driver alerts, safe park assist and other resources are key to preparing for storms and other dangerous conditions, experts said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 21, 2024

Small carriers find being nimble a competitive strength

Despite the weak freight market, owner-operators and family-run businesses have tapped a barrage of resources to keep hauling.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 18, 2024

Nearly half of emerging leaders say they struggle to manage workplace conflict

Managers tend to recognize this weakness in themselves, and effective training could help them address concerns and build better teams, consulting firm DDI says.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 18, 2024

Driver engagement doesn’t require major spending: ATA panel

Phone check-ins, employee surveys and mentor groups are low-cost ways for carriers to build culture and remove silos, executives said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 17, 2024

ATA president calls on carriers to ‘stick together, get loud and kick ass’

CEO Chris Spear pledged the group would remain engaged on industry issues, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024

Tennessee coach company acquires 2 entertainment transportation businesses

Dreamliner will expand its transportation niche with carriers that have worked with Taylor Swift and Jelly Roll.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 15, 2024

Driver shortage eases again in 2024 ‘for all the wrong reasons’: ATA’s Costello

A drop in demand, particularly from industrial customers, is masking a prevailing labor issue for the trucking industry, the chief economist said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024

Economy is once again trucking’s top worry in 2024

Lawsuit abuse reform, insurance and driver compensation also ranked among the industry’s top concerns, according to ATRI.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 14, 2024

Companies are investing less time and money in women, research suggests

An annual report found an overall decline in commitments to women, stating that “progress has been much slower" at entry and manager levels.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 8, 2024

NLRB: Virginia trucking firm violated labor law with coercive threats

Garten Trucking owners illegally threatened to shut down the company if a union formed, the National Labor Relations Board found.

By David Taube • Oct. 8, 2024

Trucking industry reverses gains in new women drivers, survey finds

Women represented around 10.7% of student drivers and trainees this year, The National Transportation Institute found.

By David Taube • Oct. 7, 2024