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OOIDA brings 2023 priorities to Washington lawmakers
More truck parking, better restroom access for drivers and upcoming speed limiter regulations are among the association’s chief concerns this year.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023 -
FedEx Freight plans more furloughs
The company will offer some employees permanent transfers to other markets where it has hiring needs.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
(George Frey/Stringer) via Getty ImagesTrendlineDriver 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.
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CH Robinson confirms more layoffs likely
The logistics company said headcount reductions and technology investments are expected to generate more than $150 million in savings.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Old Dominion CEO to retire
Kevin “Marty” Freeman will succeed Greg Gantt as the LTL carrier's next president and chief executive.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Labor woes expected to persist for trucking fleets in 2023
Industry leaders weigh how to address an aging workforce as labor laws threaten the owner-operator model.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Uber Freight, other carriers train drivers to spot signs of human trafficking
Fleets are continuing their work with Truckers Against Trafficking, which has now trained over 1.5 million drivers.
By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Estes Express Lines president shares plans for trucking company’s future
Webb Estes, the family's fourth generation of leadership, outlined his approach in an interview with Transport Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2023 -
Filling the Driver's Seat
With drivers scarce, Bob’s Discount Furniture focused on retention
The furniture retailer's pandemic-era playbook might offer a solution for other companies as demand ebbs.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 27, 2023 -
RE Garrison Trucking grows produce industry services through new acquisition
Boaty’s Transport founder Michael Boatwright is retiring as part of a transition that will keep the brand intact.
By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2023 -
OEMs poised for improvement in 2023
Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, but Volvo Trucks North America and analysts still note continuing risks.
By David Taube • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Lag times, labor shortfalls and leasing: What’s affecting waste fleet management in 2023
Some supply chain snags that made it harder to procure trucks and parts could ease, but skilled maintenance workers are still in high demand.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2023 -
JB Hunt pays nearly $9M in appreciation bonuses
The payout marks the second consecutive year drivers, maintenance technicians and full-time hourly employees will get extra cash.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Yellow reached goal of 1,000 driving academy graduates in 2022
The carrier’s workforce strategy is built on its privately operated academies, which are located in more than a dozen states.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 24, 2023 -
US Xpress names new president of dedicated
Julie Van de Kamp takes on the role, continuing a more than 15-year tenure with the carrier.
By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Tracker
Trucking conferences to watch in 2023
Trucking professionals have a host of conference options to choose from this year.
By A.B. Brown • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Bay & Bay brings in new president, touts executive’s safety track record
Lisa Gonnerman has over 30 years industry experience and is recognized for her safety work at companies such as Ruan.
By David Taube • Jan. 20, 2023 -
Ryder to cut 800 jobs in Texas as client shifts work to other 3PLs
The layoffs involve a site for Applied Materials, which has pursued broad supply chain changes to meet customer demand.
By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Walmart offers driver training to workers in 400-plus stores, distribution centers
The internal recruitment program is expanding from two training center locations to seven.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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Former USA Truck CEO James Reed joins autonomous trucking firm Kodiak
The seasoned executive will serve as COO for the technology company as it seeks to develop its self-driving capabilities.
By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023 -
XPO hires Wall Street analyst as chief strategy officer
Longtime auto analyst Ali Faghri brings a wealth of experience and deep investor relationships, CEO Mario Harik said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Truck driver in Maryland resorts to parking at funeral home
The incident underscores the increasing desperation of drivers amid a shortage of truck parking.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Large-scale trucking M&A could cool in 2023
A challenging economy may make major deals more difficult to execute.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 13, 2023 -
Why some women don’t apply for trucking jobs
Job postings can inadvertently screen out potential applicants. Transflo CEO Renee Krug shares how to help change that narrative.
By David Taube • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Q&A
What trucking companies want in tomorrow’s executives — and why it’s hard to find
One executive recruiter said many boards want “specific talent from one of their direct competitors” that will immediately begin making a difference.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2023 -
An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks
Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023