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More truck drivers bring pets along for the ride

CFI's pet ride-along program has seen an increase in furry co-pilots, providing comfort on long drives.

By David Taube • Nov. 29, 2022

A longtime driver takes on a new role in Walmart’s recruitment push

Beyond $110,000 starting salaries, the retail giant relies on trainers like Ricky Sharp to grow its massive private fleet.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 28, 2022

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Driver retention

Keeping the driver’s seat occupied is critical to transport companies’ operations. Many have launched efforts to not only improve hiring but better retain the drivers they have.

By Transport Dive staff

XPO offers furloughs to drivers, dockworkers during holidays

The move will allow the company’s terminals “to right-size their teams over the holidays,” a spokesperson said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 23, 2022

What trucking execs are saying about declining demand

Some have announced layoffs. Others hope to keep workers they’ve worked hard to recruit and plan to pursue other cost-cutting measures.

By Colin Campbell , David Taube • Nov. 18, 2022

An inside and on-the-road look at Plus’ semi-autonomous truck

The vendor gave Transport Dive a ride on Interstate 5 in California to demonstrate its AV technology.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 16, 2022

CEOs with CDLs: Hirschbach execs tout benefits of firsthand experience

Company leaders describe how hauling loads helps build rapport with drivers and give insights into how their business can improve.

By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022

FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference

Robin Hutcheson vowed to address barriers that keep more women from joining the industry.

By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022

FedEx Freight enacts furloughs as it faces volume decline

The LTL said the decision was made due to “current business conditions impacting volumes.”

By Max Garland • Nov. 12, 2022

What’s the latest trucking jobs estimate?

There were 58,000 more drivers on payroll in October 2022, compared to the previous year. Visualize it in the latest update to our trucking jobs data tracker.

By Transport Dive • Nov. 11, 2022

CH Robinson confirms layoffs as costs rise

The company is in the process of informing affected employees, according to a spokesperson.

By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 11, 2022

Sexual harassment goes underreported in trucking: FMCSA survey

Many women doubt that reporting an incident will lead to consequences, the agency found.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 10, 2022

Flashback: Women trucking leaders fight for change

Advocates press to improve equality, representation and safety in the industry. 

By David Taube • Nov. 10, 2022

Women in Trucking founder talks breaking barriers, recruiting female drivers

Ellen Voie says carriers need to address harassment in the industry if they want to diversify their driver ranks.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022

Flashback: Trucking firms encouraged to hire diverse staff as industry evolves

Advocates highlight ongoing efforts to cater to a broader driver profile.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2022

Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022

Landstar owner-operator headcount drops by 2.5%

The decline is expected to continue in Q4, according to a company executive.

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2022

Old Dominion is not filling vacancies as it seeks to lower short-term costs

Reluctant to lay off drivers it already trained, the company is instead relying on attrition to lower its headcount.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 28, 2022

Incoming RXO CEO talks brokerage strategy ahead of spinoff

Drew Wilkerson, who will lead the business following the Nov. 1 split from XPO Logistics, says he is focused on organic growth.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 27, 2022

‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers

The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2022

ATA president touts legal, legislative victories in MCE address

American Trucking Associations chief Chris Spear highlighted the industry's fights over the vaccine mandate, truck tolling and infrastructure.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022

Driver shortage eases slightly in 2022 but relief likely temporary, ATA reports

The industry is short about 78,000 drivers, an improvement from last year’s 80,000-person gap estimate, the group’s chief economist said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022

Filling the Driver’s Seat: A look back at recruitment efforts

Here's how the trucking industry is adapting to a leaner labor market.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 24, 2022

How Yellow plans to train 1,000 drivers by the end of 2022

As the carrier expands its private driver academy network, it is relying heavily on safety trainers like Rich Frazer.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2022

‘The customer is not always right’: Staffing firm pays $550K to settle discriminatory hiring lawsuit

The firm allegedly complied with gender- and race-based staffing requests from clients, which included a trucking company.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 18, 2022

5 trucking behaviors are strongly linked to future crashes: ATRI

A truck driver with a prior crash involvement had a 113% increased likelihood of a future crash, according to the report.

By David Taube • Oct. 17, 2022