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

Labor Department switches 2021 independent contractor rule

The new rule relies on a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” of a worker’s job — instead of a "core factors" review in the 2021 rule.

By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2024

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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

Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs

Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, a new survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024

Paccar names new Kenworth GM

The OEM promoted 13-year company veteran Jim Walenczak to the role. 

By David Taube • Jan. 5, 2024

Nearly half of companies say they plan to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements in 2024

Companies can attract a more diverse workforce by focusing job descriptions on industry-specific skills needed for the position.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024

Estes cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers of 21,000 people

The carrier is providing credit monitoring and protection services for free to those affected.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2024

Half of workers left previous job after feeling underappreciated

Having a salary that was “too low” was a close second, a Monster poll found.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 22, 2023

Penske Logistics promotes operations EVP to president

Jeff Jackson will take over at the start of 2024 following the planned retirement of Marc Althen.

By David Taube • Dec. 21, 2023

Hub Group acquires Forward Air’s final mile business for $262M

The deal includes the transfer of about 45 locations and more than 640 employees.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Dec. 20, 2023

‘A legend at J.B. Hunt’: Longtime executive Craig Harper retires

The carrier's first chief safety officer served as COO for decades before retiring as EVP and chief sustainability officer.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 20, 2023

Knight-Swift pares back executives’ equity incentives

Key leaders, including CEO Dave Jackson, are eligible for the additional money once again — but at a fraction of last year’s potential earnings.

By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2023

Driver incentives slip in Q4, survey finds

Average sign-on and referral bonuses decreased in Q4 2023 year over year, The National Transportation Institute found.

By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2023

Driver wage growth slows, but not as steeply for all, survey finds

Wage growth has slowed to just a 1.5% increase over a one-year span, but experienced drivers are seeing higher raises.

By David Taube • Dec. 14, 2023

Circle Logistics leaders promoted to CTO, sales VP

The Indiana-based freight brokerage promoted Cody Harris to chief technology officer and Steve Schroeder to VP of national sales.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 8, 2023

Up to 20 Aurora trucks to haul freight without operators next year: CFO

“We’re going to continue to do exactly what we’re doing today,” the finance chief said. “We’re just going to do it without a human operator.”

By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2023

Loneliness is severely affecting employees at work, study shows

Returning to the office doesn’t appear to help, and too many meetings seem to make it worse.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 6, 2023

Average per-worker cost of health benefits rose by 5.2% in 2023: survey

Inflation contributes to the increase, but rising prescription drug costs are likely to have a longer-term impact, according to a Mercer report.

By Emily Olsen • Dec. 4, 2023

SECURE 2.0 provisions: How to set your employees up for financial success

Employers must carefully consider which of these provisions make the most sense for their business and their workers.

Dec. 4, 2023

Werner, driver resolve follow-up case after $750K group settlement

A federal court concluded a five-year conflict in which owner-operators alleged improper wage deductions.

By David Taube • Dec. 1, 2023

JB Hunt’s Simpson named 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking

The carrier’s president was recognized for advancing women’s roles in the industry throughout a nearly 30-year career.

By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 4, 2023

Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce

The electric bus and truck startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 1, 2023

Valley Companies names VP for enterprise partnerships

Seasoned executive Jason Mansur will work with management to strengthen carrier relations.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 30, 2023

TFI acquires Nebraska-based truckload carrier

Dahlsten Truck Line owns or leases about 75 trucks and hauls more than 27,000 loads per year in the Midwest.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2023

Volunteering doesn’t just make workers feel warm and fuzzy. It also increases engagement.

With volunteerism on the rise, more workers are engaged in yearlong tidings of goodwill.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 29, 2023

Is there significant potential for apprenticeships in the US?

Apprenticeships remain outside the mainstream, but broader adoption could boost the pipeline for truck drivers.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2023