Average operational cost of trucking surpassed $2 per mile in 2022: ATRI

Fuel, driver wages and equipment pushed costs to their highest levels on record, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

By Colin Campbell • July 12, 2023

How partnerships tie into Gatik’s view on middle-mile autonomy

The AV company’s Class 6 driverless box trucks are replacing Class 8 trucks in short-haul logistics, a spokesperson said.

By David Taube • July 11, 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

Retired Werner CFO becomes consultant for carrier

The carrier's longtime finance chief will earn $75,000 a month through the end of the year for offering strategic advice.

By David Taube • July 10, 2023

Freight diversions from Yellow have begun: report

Some shippers are sending their loads to other LTL carriers over concerns about the company's future, TD Cowen analysts say.

By Colin Campbell • July 6, 2023

PGT Trucking opens driver training center as enrollment surges

“Our incoming class sizes have almost doubled from where we were in the prior facility,” the company told Transport Dive.

By David Taube • July 6, 2023

Teamsters members ratify ABF Freight labor contract

The five-year deal governs the employment of about 8,600 employees.

By Colin Campbell • July 5, 2023

US Xpress votes to approve Knight-Swift acquisition

On Monday, U.S. Xpress filed a delisting notice, and its stock stopped trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

By David Taube • Updated July 5, 2023

Washington Trucking Associations’ head talks driver restroom access

President and CEO Sheri Call called a new state law "an opportunity for basic human dignity."

By Colin Campbell • June 29, 2023

Yellow sues Teamsters for $137M — and ‘to save itself’

The lawsuit alleges the union is putting 30,000 jobs “in serious jeopardy” by blocking the One Yellow network changes.

By Colin Campbell • June 27, 2023

Driver wages grew at record pace in 2022, ATRI finds

Pay increased 15.5% in 2022 amid the “ongoing industry effort to attract and retain drivers," according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

By David Taube • June 27, 2023

Yellow subsidiary settles EEOC claim it refused to hire female drivers at terminal

USF Holland will pay $490,000 to settle the suit and establish a scholarship for women at its driver academy.

By David Taube • June 22, 2023

Teamsters tout wage, benefits gains in ABF Freight deal

Union leadership endorsed the collective bargaining agreement in advance of a member vote.

By Colin Campbell • June 16, 2023

Managing expenses, growing revenues will be top challenges for CH Robinson CEO

Dave Bozeman’s new role will require him to use lessons learned in his prior roles at Ford and Amazon, supply chain academics told Transport Dive.

By Larry Avila • June 16, 2023

Spot market should improve from here, ACT Research suggests

“We are on track for a record contraction in labor capacity this year, which is key to the bottoming process,” senior analyst Tim Denoyer said in a statement.

By David Taube • June 15, 2023

‘Proactive or reactive’: Tips for preparing for pay disclosure law

Pay transparency is an ongoing process, a global compensation leader said.

By Ginger Christ • June 14, 2023

Carriers leverage online communications channels to recruit, assist drivers

Prime said it plans to launch a health-related podcast to help workers with their physical and mental health.

By David Taube • June 13, 2023

FMCSA examines rise in fatal crashes involving large trucks in Texas

When examining vehicle miles traveled of all motorists, smaller states are among the most problematic nationally for fatalities involving large trucks — except for Texas.

By David Taube • June 12, 2023

Teamsters, ABF Freight reach tentative deal on new labor contract

The proposed contract for about 8,600 drivers, dockworkers and other employees includes wage increases, improved benefits and better working conditions, the union said.

By Colin Campbell • June 7, 2023

Teamsters balk at Yellow’s work rules, purchased transportation proposals

Without guaranteed raises, the requests are a "one-way street in favor of the Company," Teamsters National Freight Director John Murphy said.

By Colin Campbell • June 7, 2023

The risks and rewards of AV investment by trucking firms

Success could radically transform an industry, but multiple self-driving tech companies have had to sell assets and drastically cut staff.

By David Taube • June 5, 2023

Long-distance trucking jobs to shrink by 50K this year: ACT

"We're taking out capacity at a rate we've never seen before," said ACT Research VP Tim Denoyer.

By David Taube • June 2, 2023

J.B. Hunt awards $1.2M in driving safety bonuses

The Arkansas-based carrier honored 84 drivers for reaching million miles without an incident in 2022.

By Larry Avila • June 2, 2023

Cummins to acquire 2 commercial vehicle manufacturing plants

The purchase of the sites from global auto supplier Faurecia will help Cummins secure key supplies long-term and advance efforts for net-zero emissions.

By David Taube • June 1, 2023

Teamsters members authorize strike at ABF Freight

More than 97% of the carrier's 8,000 unionized employees voted to strike if the union deems necessary.

By Colin Campbell • May 25, 2023

‘The way to go’: Student testimonials from Roadmaster Driving School aid recruiting efforts

The training program uses social media to celebrate graduates and share their reasons for pursuing a future in trucking.

By Colin Campbell • May 25, 2023