Shutdown-impacted businesses taking PPP loans may risk losing CARES Act tax benefits

Until rules are released, it's not clear paying expenses with stimulus loan funds will help a business come tax time.

By Robert Freedman • April 7, 2020

Owner-operators ask Congress to get busy on deregulatory legislation

OOIDA also says data on supply chain logjams should be made public.

By Jim Stinson • April 6, 2020

Coronavirus drives fleets toward tech for training, recruitment

COVID-19 gives no rest to fleets from the crucial task of recruiting and training drivers and has pushed carriers to move the processes online.

By Jim Stinson • April 6, 2020

'Thank a trucker' isn't sufficient in the coronavirus pandemic

Actions speak louder than words to support truck drivers keeping the nation's supply chains running in dangerous conditions.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 2, 2020

COVID-19 treatment, tests could increase employers' 2020 healthcare costs by 7%

Costs per infected person were estimated at $250 for mild cases, $2,500 for moderate cases, $30,000 for severe cases and close to $100,000 for catastrophic cases.

By Ryan Golden • April 1, 2020

J.B. Hunt gives $500 bonus to drivers, support staff

Top fleets seek to beef up pay, policy during pandemic.

By Jim Stinson • March 24, 2020

UPS, Teamsters reach agreement on COVID-19 pay and time off

The parcel company is also enhancing facility cleaning and providing sanitizing supplies to drivers to keep signature equipment and vehicles clean.

By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2020

Fleet vendors step up telemedicine during COVID-19 outbreak

Health services online and on the road help limit drivers' downtime while allowing them access to service they need.

By Jim Stinson • March 18, 2020

Hire women in transport. It will benefit your bottom line

While the trucking industry is historically male-dominated, study after study shows gender parity will positively affect company profits.

By Ellen Voie • March 18, 2020

Amazon hires 100K, opens up 75K additional roles as COVID-19 surges demand

The uptick in demand for freight and logistics to execute e-commerce deliveries is most likely temporary, according to Kyle Lintner​, principal and managing director at K-Ratio.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated April 13, 2020

Canadian driver shortage creates $2.2B industry revenue loss

The intertwined nature of North American trucking means a driver shortage in Canada could have serious impact on U.S. industries.

By Jim Stinson • March 13, 2020

XPO cuts brokerage headcount nearly 20%, credits automation

Revenue for XPO's brokerage division was down 14% year-over-year for 2019, but the company is finding cost savings by automating the process.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2020

FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 3, 2020