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How cameras change the narrative on truck driver safety
Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 11, 2021 -
XPO Logistics pilots virtual reality for LTL cross-dock training
Using Oculus for Business, the firm saw higher productivity, better safety outcomes and reduced waste.
By Aman Kidwai , Sarah Fuller • Jan. 11, 2021 -
FedEx to pay $2.4M to settle drivers' misclassification suit
New Jersey's "ABC test" for determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is similar to California's process under AB5.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 08, 2021 -
Labor Department finalizes worker classification rule
The rule adopts a new test by which employers can determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor, though it is not binding for state governments.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 06, 2021 -
Trucking operational costs in 6 charts
Experts anticipate continued upticks in driver wages and insurance premiums, but fuel costs may remain low.
By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 04, 2021 -
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8 transport-focused startups to watch in 2021
Startups are entering the market and raising millions to solve common pain points in trucking, from load matching to parking availability.
By Heather Larson • Jan. 03, 2020 -
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How pandemic-driven market swings exacerbated the driver shortage
As more loads — from toilet paper, to food, to big-and-bulky e-commerce — needed transport, the more capacity was squeezed.
By Sarah Fuller • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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EEOC: Employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination — with some exceptions
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's guidance comes as the trucking industry pushes for priority access to the vaccine.
By Ryan Golden , Sarah Fuller • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Company of the year: Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion learned from the recession of 2007-2009 to manage its LTL firm through the pandemic. The trick: consistency of service.
By Jim Stinson • Dec. 09, 2020 -
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Executive of the Year: Frank Hurst, Roadrunner Freight
The carrier looked to Hurst's leadership as it became an LTL-only company — during a pandemic.
By Sarah Fuller • Dec. 09, 2020 -
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The Transport Dive Awards for 2020
From Old Dominion Freight Line to Roadrunner Freight, these are the companies, executives and trends that shaped transport during this unprecedented year.
By Transport Dive Team • Dec. 09, 2020 -
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ColumnABC's 'Big Sky' tarnishes the gleaming steel machines and knights of the highway
The TV series is a reminder that truckers have become an easy target of derision for Hollywood — something once unthinkable.
By Jim Stinson • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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US Xpress and MIT partner on data to improve dwell, scheduling
MIT graduate students will use statistical modeling and artificial intelligence to examine GPS data, loaded and unloaded data, driver HOS, shipper rates, appointment times, and arrival and departure trends.
By Sarah Fuller • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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COVID-19 safety measures reduce worker anxiety, study finds
Trucking firms are figuring out how to get the timing right on when to bring remote employees back to the office safely, and they may want to take mental health into consideration.
By Lisa Burden , Sarah Fuller • Nov. 13, 2020 -
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Albertsons pays $2.5M to settle compensation lawsuit with truck drivers in California
A class of workers alleged the grocer's scheduling policy violated state law.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Why fleets are filling the recruitment pipeline with military veterans
The industry expects the driver shortage to increase, and trucking firms have expressed interest in recruiting drivers with experience in the armed forces.
By Jim Stinson • Nov. 10, 2020 -
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Heartland Express raises driver pay amid shortage
The carrier will bump pay by an average of 6% across the current driver fleet, but increases go as high as 12.2%.
By Jim Stinson • Nov. 05, 2020 -
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Driver shortage tops ATRI's industry concerns 4th year in a row
Recruiting younger drivers, and more women and minorities, could help alleviate the shortage, said the American Transportation Research Institute.
By Jim Stinson • Nov. 02, 2020 -
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Driver turnover accelerates with burnout from long trips: WorkHound
More home time isn't necessarily the solution, a USA Truck executive said.
By Jim Stinson • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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How 3 fleets recruit, retain and move women up the ranks
CFI Drive, Ryder and Transport America are among the fleets making women-friendly workplaces business priorities.
By Heather Larson • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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KPI Close-up: Talent retention
Talent retention has become a marker of a company's health, and a priority for finance chiefs, as turnover is more costly.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 21, 2020 -
Survey: C-Suite leaders find social distancing, remote work a hindrance
Executives responding to West Monroe's "Q4 outlook" survey also said they are adopting more technology and are likely to engage in M&A activity.
By Aman Kidwai , Sarah Fuller • Oct. 16, 2020 -
JB Hunt grapples with driver shortage and unloading delays
The carrier said it had to turn away thousands of load offers per week due to restrained capacity.
By Jim Stinson • Oct. 16, 2020 -
NFI responds to logistics demand with plans to add 5,000 new hires
Carriers and 3PLs scramble to have consumer goods stocked as warehousing sets record employment levels.
By Jim Stinson • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Survey: 1 in 3 employers to lower 2021 pay raises
Trucking is so far bucking the trend as it raises pay to attract drivers.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 14, 2020
