TCA president shares optimistic outlook for truckload haulers

Jim Ward discussed emissions rule rollbacks, independent contractor law and tariffs in an interview with Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2025

How Trump’s FMCSA nominee bridged the trucker-trooper divide

Derek Barrs developed a program pairing drivers and law enforcement to promote mutual understanding while serving as Florida Highway Patrol chief.

By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2025

Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 25, 2025

FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports

National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 25, 2025

ATA’s Women in Motion launches survey on non-driver career paths

The trucking group’s council aims to gather insights for best practices for recruitment and retention in the industry.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 19, 2025

After 5 years, construction still reels from COVID’s labor impact

Though building's “essential” status kept workers busy through lockdowns, the industry still has not recovered from the blow to an already-persistent trades shortage.

By Zachary Phillips • March 18, 2025

Employee confidence hit a record low in February, Glassdoor reports

“Cuts to the government workforce initiated by DOGE have thrown the future of the federal workforce into disarray,” the company’s lead economist said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 14, 2025

Faster Labor Contracts Act garners bipartisan support

The bill, which would condense time between union votes and employer negotiations, marks a change in Republican attitudes on labor.

By Caroline Colvin • March 12, 2025

Only 1 in 3 women say they feel empowered to perform at their best

Less than 10% of women surveyed by HiBob said they have a formal mentor at work, compared to 15% of men.

By Kathryn Moody • March 5, 2025

DHL sells 91-year-old Midwest LTL carrier

New owner Sakaem Holdings rebranded Standard Forwarding and filled its leadership with Jack Cooper and Yellow alumni.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 19, 2025

Rebuilt Chicago traffic bottleneck boosts truck speeds by 25%: ATRI

But the rebuilt Jane Byrne Interchange has yet to make the full traffic improvement predicted when it opened in 2022.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 18, 2025

Turnover thwarts employers’ front-line training efforts, survey finds

Nearly half of talent development professionals surveyed by the Association for Talent Development said they were unsure how to overcome staffing changes.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 12, 2025

Jack Cooper shutting down after losing automaker contracts

Ford Motor Co. and General Motors ended agreements with the vehicle carrier, according to a spokesperson for the hauler.

By David Taube • Feb. 11, 2025

R+L Carriers faces subpoena under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Assuring “expeditious investigation” of all charges, but especially those that fall under a new law like the PWFA, is a priority, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 4, 2025

Trucking anticipates more M&A, less regulation in 2025

The industry expects freight demand improvement and other positive economic trends this year.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2025

Landstar owner-operator count drops 10% YoY — and isn’t finished shrinking

The number of drivers leased to the company fell by 184 trucks in Q4 from the previous quarter, CEO Frank Lonegro said.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2025

Tech, culture determine success of LTL trucking M&A

Knight-Swift, AAA Cooper Transportation and Standard Forwarding Freight leaders said execution and relationships are critical to closing and integrating acquisitions.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 28, 2025

FedEx Freight president to retire ahead of spinoff

Lance Moll will step into an executive advisor role at the carrier at the end of the month.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2025

ArcBest chief commercial officer to retire, amid other leadership moves

The company simultaneously announced a shuffle of its logistics and strategy management amid a broader changing of the guard.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2025

5 compensation and benefits trends to buy into in 2025

To attract and retain workers, employers will focus on competitive salaries and flexible benefits, experts say.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 15, 2025

5 trucking regulations to watch in 2025

The industry expects a rollback of federal rules under a second Trump administration.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 15, 2025

5 questions about FedEx’s planned Freight spinoff

The parcel giant’s planned move raises questions about timing, leadership and impact on the rest of the LTL market. Here’s what we know so far.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2025

Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17

Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2025

Plus hires another former FMCSA deputy chief

Earl Adams Jr., who led the agency's efforts on autonomous trucking, joined the AV tech firm as VP of public policy and regulatory affairs.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 8, 2025

Ryder financial execs promoted to COO, CFO

The company promoted John Diez and Cristina Gallo-Aquino, who both started as assistant controllers at the company.

By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2025