XPO names chief strategy officer for brokerage spinoff

Jared Weisfeld will help RXO set strategy, analyze growth opportunities and liaise with investors.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 15, 2022

Stevens Trucking to equip existing fleet with autonomous technology

The Oklahoma-based company plans to retrofit up to 500 trucks with Locomation’s technology, which uses a relay model pairing autonomous and driver-operated vehicles.

By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2022

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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

XPO names CIO to replace Harik

Jay Silberkleit, who started with the company a decade ago, will take on the new role once the company’s RXO brokerage spinoff is complete.

By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2022

A California employment attorney talks AB5

Littler's Damon Ott weighs in on how carriers should prepare for the labor law's enforcement.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 12, 2022

US Xpress pursues corporate restructure following layoffs

The company seeks to save $25 million annually, mostly through previously announced job cuts.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 8, 2022

XPO truck brokerage spinoff names CFO

The C-suite for RXO “is now nearly complete,” according to incoming CEO Drew Wilkerson.

By David Taube • Sept. 7, 2022

‘A full-blown crisis’: East Coast truckers grapple with surging empties, lack of chassis

Congestion has exacerbated appointment and equipment issues at the Port of New York and New Jersey.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 6, 2022

Trucking braces for enforcement of California labor, climate laws

Drayage carriers face significant hurdles to comply with AB5 and upcoming emissions rules, Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap said.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 31, 2022

High fuel prices push operating costs for trucking to record high: report

Rising costs “are beginning to have an adverse effect on the industry,” the ATRI said.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 30, 2022

Purdy Bros deal expands TL carrier’s Southeast presence

Multiple PS Logistics subsidiaries acquired assets to expand their networks this month.

By David Taube • Aug. 30, 2022

Universal Logistics settles worker misclassification claims, complying with AB5

The company has agreed to reopen its closed Compton, California, drayage business and provide millions of dollars in backpay.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 29, 2022

LTL carriers look to reduce third-party transportation costs

Fleets are using improved hiring, additional equipment and route optimizations to save money.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 29, 2022

US Xpress to lay off up to 10% of workforce in latest job cuts

The layoffs are part of an expansive cost-cutting plan that also involves pulling back on capital expenditures.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 24, 2022

PAM reaches agreement to settle pay allegations

A case involving nearly 8,000 drivers alleges the carrier violated minimum wage laws and made "unlawful deductions" from pay.

By David Taube • Aug. 23, 2022

How fleet managers can prevent financial mishaps with shippers

When shippers don’t understand the ins and outs of carriers, it leads to costly errors. Here’s what to watch for and how to avoid expensive mistakes.

By Lanny Fleming • Aug. 23, 2022

Flashback: How is the trucking C-suite changing?

As trucking companies prepare for the future, new titles and leaders are emerging to form part of the C-suite.

Aug. 22, 2022

US Xpress chief commercial officer to step aside in corporate restructuring

Jake Lawson, who led sales and customer engagement for the carrier, is departing after a year and a half.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 17, 2022

Yellow opens 4 new driving academies in push to train 1,000 drivers

The LTL carrier has added driver training sites in four states, and another location is on the way.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 17, 2022

US Xpress labor costs rise as carrier grapples with high turnover

The company projects it will benefit from the softening spot market as more drivers look for larger fleets.

By David Taube • Aug. 16, 2022

Flashback: Companies prepare for AB5 enforcement

The law requires the state’s estimated 70,000 owner-operators to be reclassified as employees instead of independent operators.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 16, 2022

Trucking execs see volatile demand as retailers cut inventory

Carriers faced questions on the future of demand with declining spot rates and changing customer patterns.

By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Aug. 11, 2022

Fleets gave drivers big raises in 2021: ATA

TL wage growth outpaced LTL as the transport industry scrambled for workers.

By David Taube • Aug. 10, 2022

AB5 ‘will be disruptive, and people haven’t prepared,’ Schneider CEO warns

The carrier was surprised by the number of drivers willing to move out of state.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 9, 2022

Transport Corp Canada focuses on cash flow, technology amid supply chain woes

A technology fix helped the company raise cash on hand, part of a plan to pay drivers weekly and boost retention.

By Ramona Dzinkowski • Aug. 9, 2022

Werner CFO to retire after 25 years

John Steele will remain with the company as it searches for a replacement.

By David Taube • Aug. 8, 2022