The top trucking trends of 2021

For the transport industry, 2021 may be best described as the year of the shortage. But trucking firms are creative problem-solvers.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 29, 2021

The top trucking news of 2021

Another year of the pandemic; another year of fleets rising to the challenge.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 27, 2021

OSHA vaccine mandate is back on for now as appeals court dissolves stay

OSHA plans to resume implementing its rule but delay enforcement, the agency said following the court's decision.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2021

Central Freight Lines closure raises questions about trucking boom

An LTL expert said Central Freight Lines is an anomaly in a hot market, while a TL expert is not so sure.

By Jim Stinson • Dec. 16, 2021

How fleets recruited truck drivers in 2021's tight labor market

Whether a trucking firm was looking for a company driver or an independent contractor, it faced major competition in the race for talent.

Dec. 15, 2021

Businesses plan 3.9% wage boost in 2022, highest rate since 2008

New hires have enjoyed especially rapid wage growth, one expert said. Experienced workers may feel undervalued and find higher pay elsewhere.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 9, 2021

Pandemic spurs investments in wearables for truck drivers, warehouse workers

Wearable technology offers a treasure trove of data for supply chain managers. But the question remains how to translate the data into decisions.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 7, 2021

What trucking CEOs say about the vaccine mandate

The future of the Biden administration's employer mandate for COVID-19 vaccines and regular testing is uncertain, so fleets are planning for multiple scenarios.

By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 7, 2021

Did FMCSA Clearinghouse shrink the driver pool and challenge recruitment?

The answer depends on who in the transport industry you ask.

By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 29, 2021

Trucking's role in untangling the web of West Coast port congestion

The driver shortage has become a "scapegoat" for bottlenecks as empty containers, low yard productivity, limited space and unavailable chassis converge.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 22, 2021

Driver referrals in the age of social media: A modern twist on recruitment

Peer engagement demystifies the industry and creates solidarity among truckers, which can make the job more attractive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2021

Sysco to expand truck driver academy nationwide

Recruiting more workers will help increase retention, which is lower than the company's typical numbers, the CEO said.

By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 16, 2021

Should driver pay be tied to productivity? Fleet execs say it's risky.

As trucking firms consider incentives, fairness comes into question. It's not the driver's fault if rates go down.

By Amanda Loudin • Nov. 12, 2021

4 recruitment strategies executives use in a tight labor market

Human resources executives have advised their peers to, among other things, avoid overreacting to the problem.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 12, 2021

Tales from the C-suite: How the CEO role is changing in trucking

"If the position of CEO doesn't continue to evolve, then it will become stagnant," the Harbor Trucking Association's CEO said.

By Heather Larson • Nov. 10, 2021

A longshore view: CDLs for ex-offenders could ease port congestion

Bottlenecks stem from a lack of common sense and a preference for monetary gains over solutions for the greater good, a former longshore worker writes. 

By Santura Pegram • Nov. 9, 2021

OSHA vaccine mandate on hold, Labor Dept. hints at truck driver exemption

The mandate could still apply to drivers who work in teams or interact with people inside buildings.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 8, 2021

Climbing spot rates lead to record FMCSA authority approvals

Drivers have learned how to look for TL rates online, giving them visibility into regional markets.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 5, 2021

Court stays OSHA vaccine mandate

The rule, which requires vaccines or regular tests, applies to businesses with at least 100 employees; independent contractors do not count toward that total.

By Ryan Golden , Max Garland • Updated Nov. 8, 2021

Cannibals, gaps, bubbles and math: 4 themes from ATA's MCE

With a national spotlight on supply chains, attendees had plenty to discuss, and we had plenty of takeaways.

By Transport Dive Staff • Nov. 2, 2021

3 changes drivers want at truck stops

Improvements would help fix challenges that are "slowing down our supply chain," a driver for Yellow said.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 1, 2021

Old Dominion struggles to prepare for impending vaccine mandate's testing requirement

If trucking can't secure an exemption, "God help our industry," CEO Greg Gantt said.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 27, 2021

Carriers use everything but rubber bands to keep fleets running

Shortages have led Baylor Trucking to cannibalize its trucks for parts. Some end up looking like "a Mr. Potato Head," one executive said.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 26, 2021

Drivers: 18-year-olds should join our ranks with the right training

Repositioning the image of the trucking profession would help recruit and retain young drivers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 26, 2021

ATA's Costello: Trucking alone can't solve the 80K driver shortage

TL carriers should focus on recruitment, and shippers must also do their part to lower wait times.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 25, 2021