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Hyzon lays off workers, plans to liquidate business
“To date, no viable strategic alternatives are available to the Company,” according to a Friday securities filing.
By David Taube • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Keys to longevity: Business lessons from three 100-year-old LTL carriers
Dedication to customers and employees, plus investments in growth, are critical to long-term success, executives told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025
Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.
By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Q&A‘In the trenches’: CH Robinson CEO shares views on tariffs, nearshoring
The brokerage giant, heavily involved in U.S.-Mexico truckload crossings, is focused on helping customers navigate potential changes in cross-border trade, CEO Dave Bozeman said.
By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Averitt promotes replacements for 2 more retiring VPs
Three VPs have retired from the LTL carrier in the past two months.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation
Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘A whirlwind’: Saia sprints toward nationwide ambitions in 100th year
The Georgia-based LTL carrier spent $1 billion and reopened more than 20 former Yellow Corp. terminals in its centennial year.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Nearing 2025, almost half of workers expect to leave some vacation time unused
A recent survey contains “mixed messages” about what employees want from their time-off policies, said Eagle Hill Consulting’s Melissa Jezior.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Forward Air fires president amid investor pressure to sell company
Chris Ruble, also the company's COO, was terminated without cause on Dec. 6, according to a securities filing.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Averitt promotes international solutions director to vice president
Richard Egan, who will succeed retiring VP Charlie McGee, has 40 years of logistics experience, the carrier said.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Landstar opens owner-operator facility in Indiana
The Crawfordsville site offers secure parking, Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and a business center, the company said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor
The American Trucking Associations encouraged a thorough vetting of her positions on independent contractor law.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 23, 2024 -
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ATA environmental affairs VP takes job at American Truck Dealers
Jacqueline Gelb will be ATD’s next president, her new employer announced.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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‘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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by TrimbleHow adopting intelligent solutions improves your trucking workforce
Implementing intelligent technology is the best way recruit and keep your drivers.
Nov. 4, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
