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House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave
The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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More truck drivers bring pets along for the ride
CFI's pet ride-along program has seen an increase in furry co-pilots, providing comfort on long drives.
By David Taube • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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Filling the Driver's SeatA longtime driver takes on a new role in Walmart’s recruitment push
Beyond $110,000 starting salaries, the retail giant relies on trainers like Ricky Sharp to grow its massive private fleet.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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XPO offers furloughs to drivers, dockworkers during holidays
The move will allow the company’s terminals “to right-size their teams over the holidays,” a spokesperson said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 23, 2022 -
What trucking execs are saying about declining demand
Some have announced layoffs. Others hope to keep workers they’ve worked hard to recruit and plan to pursue other cost-cutting measures.
By Colin Campbell , David Taube • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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An inside and on-the-road look at Plus’ semi-autonomous truck
The vendor gave Transport Dive a ride on Interstate 5 in California to demonstrate its AV technology.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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CEOs with CDLs: Hirschbach execs tout benefits of firsthand experience
Company leaders describe how hauling loads helps build rapport with drivers and give insights into how their business can improve.
By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference
Robin Hutcheson vowed to address barriers that keep more women from joining the industry.
By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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FedEx Freight enacts furloughs as it faces volume decline
The LTL said the decision was made due to “current business conditions impacting volumes.”
By Max Garland • Nov. 12, 2022 -
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A running look at trucking jobs data — in charts
Trucking industry jobs bounced back slightly in March, growing by at least 3,000 jobs. Dig into the available data using this tracker.
By Transport Dive • Updated April 10, 2023 -
CH Robinson confirms layoffs as costs rise
The company is in the process of informing affected employees, according to a spokesperson.
By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Sexual harassment goes underreported in trucking: FMCSA survey
Many women doubt that reporting an incident will lead to consequences, the agency found.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Flashback: Women trucking leaders fight for change
Advocates press to improve equality, representation and safety in the industry.
By David Taube • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Filling the Driver's SeatWomen in Trucking founder talks breaking barriers, recruiting female drivers
Ellen Voie says carriers need to address harassment in the industry if they want to diversify their driver ranks.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Flashback: Trucking firms encouraged to hire diverse staff as industry evolves
Advocates highlight ongoing efforts to cater to a broader driver profile.
By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Landstar owner-operator headcount drops by 2.5%
The decline is expected to continue in Q4, according to a company executive.
By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Old Dominion is not filling vacancies as it seeks to lower short-term costs
Reluctant to lay off drivers it already trained, the company is instead relying on attrition to lower its headcount.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Q&A // XPO spins off its brokerage armIncoming RXO CEO talks brokerage strategy ahead of spinoff
Drew Wilkerson, who will lead the business following the Nov. 1 split from XPO Logistics, says he is focused on organic growth.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers
The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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ATA president touts legal, legislative victories in MCE address
American Trucking Associations chief Chris Spear highlighted the industry's fights over the vaccine mandate, truck tolling and infrastructure.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Driver shortage eases slightly in 2022 but relief likely temporary, ATA reports
The industry is short about 78,000 drivers, an improvement from last year’s 80,000-person gap estimate, the group’s chief economist said.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Filling the Driver’s Seat: A look back at recruitment efforts
Here's how the trucking industry is adapting to a leaner labor market.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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Filling the Driver's SeatHow 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 -
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‘The customer is not always right’: Staffing firm pays $550K to settle discriminatory hiring lawsuit
The firm allegedly complied with gender- and race-based staffing requests from clients, which included a trucking company.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 18, 2022
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