Labor: Page 8

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    Cardinal deal to generate $1B in annualized revenue, Ryder projects

    About 85% of the North Carolina business’ operating revenue comes from dedicated transportation, Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez said.

    By • Feb. 20, 2024
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    65% of employees say they experienced burnout in 2023

    Although employee burnout is decreasing slightly, most workers say it’s still negatively affecting their job performance.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 16, 2024
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    Trendline

    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
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    Gen Z workers say they are worried about AI replacing them

    Most workers want to use generative AI tools more in the workplace, but some have concerns about their roles in the near future.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 15, 2024
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    Atlanta’s Perimeter has 3 of the top 10 U.S. truck bottlenecks

    But Georgia Motor Trucking Association President and CEO Ed Crowell expressed optimism to Trucking Dive about ongoing improvements.

    By • Feb. 15, 2024
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    Attrition across industries may slow for first half of 2024, survey shows

    Employees said they most often stay put due to flexibility, fulfillment and good compensation.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 14, 2024
  • Three of ArcBest's new Vaux autonomous forklifts stand in a row with their lights illuminated in a dark warehouse.
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    ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks

    The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.

    By • Feb. 13, 2024
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to reporters following the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate in September 2023.
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    AV restrictions bill reintroduced in California

    The measure seeks to require safety operators onboard heavy-duty self-driving trucks until politicians further authorize the technology.

    By • Feb. 13, 2024
  • Plow trucks work to clear the Interstate 235 John MacVicar Freeway Freeway as winter storm Gerri dumps inches of snow with high winds in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 12.
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    Extreme weather in January obscures carriers’ Q1 outlooks

    ABF Freight had more than twice as many service center closures last month as usual.

    By , • Updated Feb. 9, 2024
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    CH Robinson workforce shrinks for 5th straight quarter

    With 2,400 fewer employees, the brokerage reduced personnel expenses 15.3% year-over-year in Q4. 

    By • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Parts, labor costs increased as utilization dropped

    Fleets had to pay more for expenses across 18 Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards codes.

    By • Feb. 6, 2024
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    Walmart hires Kodiak Robotics COO

    James Reed, a leader in autonomous trucking and former CEO of USA Truck, will serve as VP of transportation development.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
  • A Ruan tractor-trailer at a dock with a worker walking toward the back.
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    Ruan layoffs spread across multiple states

    Hundreds of workers are being laid off across California and Virginia, according to WARN notices.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
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    Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics

    The deal brings 200 operating locations and 3,400 drivers to the South Florida-based company.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
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    Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024

    A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
  • A UPS truck leaves the yard in 2010 in Chicago. The company is considering strategic alternatives to its Coyote Logistics subsidiary.
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    UPS considers sale of Coyote Logistics brokerage

    “Perhaps the business is worth more to someone else,” CEO Carol Tomé said on a Q4 earnings call.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Top trucking trends to monitor in 2024

    Rising costs will be a chief concern for carriers as they work to retain labor and integrate technology in a stubbornly soft freight environment this year.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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    Trucking labor rules and regs to watch in 2024

    Adding to a major swing in classifying independent contractors, rules governing meal and rest breaks safety could develop this year.

    By • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Covenant promotes controller to chief accounting officer

    Matisse Long takes on the role, adding to his 23-plus years of overall experience, the company said.

    By • Jan. 25, 2024
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    $36M discrimination verdict against Werner reduced to $335,682

    A judgment will require the carrier to report on applicant and employee details involving individuals with hearing impairments.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Hub Group HR chief steps down

    Michele McDermott plans to pursue another opportunity, the company said.

    By • Jan. 16, 2024
  • A Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Daimler Truck with a white cab and black trailer drives on a sunny road.
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    Daimler Truck hires Siemens exec to succeed late CFO

    The OEM appointed Eva Scherer about five months after its previous finance chief died of complications from a wasp sting.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 12, 2024
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    ATRI releases survey on challenges faced by women drivers

    Responses will be accepted until Feb. 2, according to the nonprofit.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
  • A Werner tractor-trailer on the interstate near a passenger vehicle.
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    Werner elevates Meisgeier to president; Leathers to remain at helm

    The carrier’s chief legal officer took over the leadership position while Derek Leathers kept his position as CEO and board chairman.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
  • Union workers picket during a strike outside a US Foods facility in the Chicago area.
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    US Foods drivers strike in Chicago

    The company has brought in a temporary workforce to support customer deliveries and business continuity, a spokesperson said.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Biden renominates Julie Su as labor secretary

    Su’s nomination stalled in the Senate for 10 months, meeting opposition from Republicans and business interests, including the trucking industry.

    By Ginger Christ • Jan. 10, 2024