Is there significant potential for apprenticeships in the US?

Apprenticeships remain outside the mainstream, but broader adoption could boost the pipeline for truck drivers.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2023

Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

The company shut down its systems after detecting “outside actor activity” on Oct. 1 and restored all capabilities in about three weeks, executives said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2023

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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

Truck drivers seek better base pay, company communication

Even happy drivers are considering switching jobs more than they did four years ago, per a Drive My Way survey.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2023

IRS bumps 401(k) contribution limit to $23K for 2024

The $500 increase affects all salaried employees, whether at trucking firms or other employers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 20, 2023

UAW ends Mack Trucks strike, votes to ratify contract

Workers will get a 36% increase in wages on average over five years, the OEM said.

By David Taube • Updated Nov. 17, 2023

ABF Freight at 100: Investments in workforce, M&A pay off

A local hauler launched in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1923 has blossomed over a century into the nation’s largest unionized LTL carrier.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 10, 2023

Federal bill would require overtime pay for truckers

Trucking associations are split over the measure, which would remove a federal overtime exemption for drivers.

By David Taube • Nov. 10, 2023

CH Robinson staff cuts lower Q3 expenses

The brokerage cut its personnel expenses by 21.5% year-over-year to $343.5 million in Q3.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 9, 2023

ATA execs elaborate on speed limiters policy

In response to a driver's question posed by Trucking Dive, CEO Chris Spear said carriers have seen returns on adopting safer technologies.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2023

‘Win the sale’: Big Trucking’s attention turns to the 2024 election

The economy is the industry’s top concern, but politics took on a new emphasis this year at an annual trade show.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 31, 2023

It’s time to talk benefits: Open enrollment and financial wellness

Here are a few important strategies to help you connect with truckers and make them aware of non-health benefits.

Oct. 30, 2023

ABF Freight hires hundreds of workers laid off by Yellow

The Arkansas-based carrier, now the largest union LTL employer, is backfilling retirements with experienced employees, President Seth Runser told Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2023

TFI wants TForce Freight terminal managers to cut costs

Citing overstaffing after Yellow's demise, CEO Alain Bédard said the company will not hesitate to replace supervisors if it deems necessary.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2023

Congestion cost trucking nearly $95B in 2021: ATRI

Truck drivers wasted nearly $7 billion in fuel waiting in traffic in 2021, according to the industry nonprofit. Four states were main offenders.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2023

The job hunt is frustrating. How can employers fix it?

The ideal candidate might be waiting for a call that never comes — and they might think negatively of a company for the rest of their lives because of it.

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 24, 2023

DOL won’t extend overtime rule comment period

Stakeholder submissions for the rule, which would expand overtime eligibility to those paid about $55,000 per year, will still be due Nov. 7.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 23, 2023

Ryder to acquire 3PL in major move

The pending acquisition of Impact Fulfillment Services will expand the company’s customer base in retail, health and beauty.

By David Taube • Oct. 23, 2023

Sting, Chris Stapleton, puppies and trucks: ATA MCE 2023 had it all

The economy took center stage at the trucking industry conference in Austin, Texas.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 20, 2023

Convoy closes, unable to find buyer

A total of 533 employees were laid off, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification. 

By Larry Avila • Updated Oct. 24, 2023

Competitive pay, benefits aren’t enough to retain drivers: ATA panel

The trucking fleets most successful with retention answer drivers’ questions and act on their concerns, Best Fleets to Drive For co-creator Mark Murrell says.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 19, 2023

ATA president slams Teamsters, CARB, ‘jackpot justice’

In remarks at MCE 2023, CEO Chris Spear called out adversaries who he said threaten trucking's ability to grow and support U.S. economic security.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 18, 2023

Indiana carrier CEO aims for expansion, diversification despite bankruptcy woes

Elmer Buchta Trucking remains committed to keeping its doors open and adding drivers, the company says.

By David Taube • Oct. 17, 2023

Trucking driver shortage falls significantly to 60K, ATA reports

The shortage shrank from about 78,000 last year and a record of more than 80,000 two years ago, Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 16, 2023

Tough economy is trucking’s top issue in 2023: ATRI

The nonprofit's annual report illustrates differences between drivers' and carriers' concerns.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 16, 2023

Trucking conferences and events to watch in 2024

Opportunities abound next year for executives to meet their counterparts and learn what’s new in the industry.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Nov. 13, 2023