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

Fuel prices are trucking’s top concern in 2022: ATRI

The driver shortage fell to No. 2 after five years as the industry’s top problem, but that doesn’t mean the issue is improving, the group’s president said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2022

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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

KAG Logistics steps into Canada market with Connectrans acquisition

In-house cross-border operations carry advantages, especially for companies handling large amounts of freight.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 20, 2022

Covenant Logistics closes sale of California terminal

The price fell after a previous buyer walked away from a planned $45 million deal to buy the freight terminal in June.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 20, 2022

Freight volumes see largest quarterly drop in over a year: US Bank

Inflation, consumer spending changes and weaker home building activity affected the decrease, per the ATA's chief economist.

By David Taube • Oct. 19, 2022

JB Hunt considers ‘rightsizing’ options as freight demand slows

The carrier is reviewing certain business segments after maintenance costs crept up.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 19, 2022

Ikea tests autonomous trucking deliveries with Kodiak Robotics

The two companies, which began discussing autonomous tech in 2019, are now testing it through daily longhauls in Texas.

By David Taube • Oct. 18, 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

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

FMCSA ends COVID-19 hours of service relief

An emergency provision to help ensure deliveries of certain freight during the pandemic expired.

By David Taube • Oct. 17, 2022

RXO finalizes C-suite ahead of spinoff with accounting hire

Jason Kerr will serve as chief accounting officer and assist in the pure-play brokerage’s split from XPO Logistics.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 14, 2022

XPO’s next CEO on the carrier’s future as a pure-play LTL

After years of acquisitions, the carrier will now focus on organic growth. "M&A is not in the priority list," Mario Harik said in an interview.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 13, 2022

Ryder turns to social media for maintenance tech hiring push

COVID-19 disrupted retention efforts and one of the carrier's school hiring pipelines.

By David Taube • Oct. 13, 2022

RXO outlines risks, growth potential ahead of XPO spinoff

The brokerage noted that the revenue tied to its top customers could present risk. An industry expert downplayed those concerns.

By David Taube • Oct. 12, 2022

Werner wants to ‘stay at the forefront’ of autonomous tech

In an interview with Transport Dive, executives shared why it’s pursuing multiple arrangements with AV startups.

By David Taube • Oct. 12, 2022

Southeast markets see volume spike after Hurricane Ian

“We can expect considerable market instability in the coming weeks,” DAT Principal Analyst Dean Croke wrote earlier this month.

By David Taube • Oct. 11, 2022

XPO names CFO ahead of Nov. 1 brokerage spinoff

Carl Anderson, who comes from the OEM Meritor, will helm the company's finances as it gears up to become a pure-play LTL operation.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 11, 2022

Labor Department proposes changes to worker classification rules

The proposal comes just months after the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a California law that stands to reclassify owner-operators as employees.

By Ryan Golden , Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 12, 2022

How the trucking industry is helping feed a million Floridians after Hurricane Ian

Operation BBQ Relief drew volunteer drivers from across the country to deliver much-needed supplies in the storm’s aftermath.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 10, 2022

Flashback: How JB Hunt expanded its national transloading footprint

The carrier has expanded its services to the West Coast and the southern border since launching its first transloading operation last year.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 7, 2022

Werner execs say Baylor Trucking deal checked all the M&A boxes

A deal that started from conversations at industry meetings is now expected to bring perks for both companies.

By David Taube • Oct. 5, 2022

PGT Trucking partners with Penske in maintenance tech shift

The Pennsylvania-based carrier has moved away from an internal network as it works to ensure capacity in a tight freight market.

By David Taube • Oct. 5, 2022

OOIDA pushes FMCSA for decision on broker requirements

The lack of public progress has undermined carriers’ confidence, the association’s CEO wrote in a Sept. 28 letter.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 5, 2022

Carriers work to restore service after Hurricane Ian

Trucking rates are expected to rise slightly as recovery efforts continue.

By Colin Campbell , Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2022

JB Hunt expands transload capabilities with Texas, Washington facilities

The carrier now boasts transloading capacity at four of the largest U.S. ocean ports and the largest land port of entry in the country.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 4, 2022