Teamsters members authorize strike at ABF Freight

More than 97% of the carrier's 8,000 unionized employees voted to strike if the union deems necessary.

By Colin Campbell • May 25, 2023

‘The way to go’: Student testimonials from Roadmaster Driving School aid recruiting efforts

The training program uses social media to celebrate graduates and share their reasons for pursuing a future in trucking.

By Colin Campbell • May 25, 2023

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The Trucking Outlook for 2023

Driver shortages, M&A and the need to replace aging fleets are among the topics that are top of mind for trucking executives.

By Transport Dive staff

Ryder secures new headquarters amid increased remote work shift

The relocation will keep the company’s roots in South Florida after it sought a smaller footprint.

By David Taube • May 25, 2023

Young people are a key solution to trucking’s driver shortage

The industry appears mostly ready to embrace an established apprenticeship program for 18- to 20-year-olds with some program modifications, writes Truckload Carriers Association President Jim Ward.

By Jim Ward • May 24, 2023

US Xpress’ Eric Fuller to take job at business accelerator

With the new position, the seasoned trucking executive will focus his efforts on recruiting and mentoring entrepreneurs on a national scale.  

By David Taube • May 22, 2023

Werner loses appeal in Texas crash involving around $100M in liability

A final judgment of $92 million against the carrier, plus interest, is being covered mostly by insurance, according to a quarterly filing.

By David Taube • May 22, 2023

Old Dominion promotes CFO to EVP

The carrier's elevation of Adam Satterfield will take place amid a flurry of other C-suite changes.

By Colin Campbell • May 19, 2023

TuSimple to cut approximately 30% of workforce

The move follows a restructuring and layoff announcement from five months ago.

By David Taube • May 18, 2023

CH Robinson lays off another 2% of its workforce

The freight broker eliminated 300 jobs primarily in shared services and non-engineering tech roles last week, a spokesperson told Transport Dive.

By Larry Avila • May 17, 2023

Yellow ‘leaning into pricing’ as Teamsters block use of purchased transportation

Negotiations between the carrier and the union have not resumed since breaking down in March, a Teamsters spokesperson told Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • May 17, 2023

Driver pay is moderating, Werner says

Trucker wages aren't increasing as rapidly as they did during the pandemic, according to The National Transportation Research Institute.

By David Taube • May 15, 2023

Old Dominion’s declining headcount could shrink further

The LTL carrier's workforce could fall by as much as 10% YoY by June's end.

By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2023

DOT approves use of oral fluid drug tests in trucking

The newly approved drug screening measure could lower costs for carriers, but several medical groups suggested the change could do the opposite.

By David Taube • May 8, 2023

XPO expects $50M in savings from headcount cuts

The LTL carrier said additional workforce reductions this year will come primarily through attrition.

By Colin Campbell • Updated May 5, 2023

Old Dominion names operations SVP after losing exec to XPO

The carrier promoted regional sales VP Christopher Kelley to the job.

By Colin Campbell • May 2, 2023

FedEx Freight to close 29 locations, furlough more workers

The LTL unit has been cutting costs and streamlining its network as demand continues to decline.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2023

Covenant buys Arkansas-based poultry carrier for $100M

The carrier bought Lew Thompson & Son Trucking and its approximately 225 trucks, with plans to expand the company's service reach.

By David Taube • May 1, 2023

‘Too busy with the storm’: TFI says Teamsters talks delay possible ArcBest acquisition

Despite the slowdown in progress, the carrier noted an acquisition "of size" could come later this year.

By Colin Campbell • April 28, 2023

How Knight-Swift’s deal with US Xpress unfolded

Industry lawyer Mark Scudder played a pivotal role in bringing the two carriers toward the sale, according to a securities filing.

By David Taube • April 28, 2023

Teamsters name labor expert to Yellow board

David Webber, author of “The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Best Weapon,” joins the board as the union and carrier spar over its proposed network overhaul.

By Colin Campbell • April 26, 2023

California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking

The measure, if passed, would require a human operator in the vehicle for testing and deliveries.

By David Taube • April 26, 2023

Yellow accepts Teamsters’ challenge to reopen contract negotiations early

The LTL carrier wants to move forward with its planned sale of 28 terminals and consolidate its separate operating companies.

By Colin Campbell • April 25, 2023

Hyzon hires its 1st COO

Bappa Banerjee, who will oversee the company's end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations, is scheduled to start May 1.

By David Taube • April 24, 2023

CR England tests AV route in Texas

The carrier is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous Tyson Foods deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio.

By David Taube • April 20, 2023

Teamsters report progress in ABF negotiations

“We had a lot of good discussions across the table on a wide variety of issues,” National Freight Director John Murphy said.

By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023