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AV restrictions bill reintroduced in California
The measure seeks to require safety operators onboard heavy-duty self-driving trucks until politicians further authorize the technology.
By David Taube • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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TrackerExtreme weather in January obscures carriers’ Q1 outlooks
ABF Freight had more than twice as many service center closures last month as usual.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila • Updated Feb. 9, 2024 -
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CH Robinson workforce shrinks for 5th straight quarter
With 2,400 fewer employees, the brokerage reduced personnel expenses 15.3% year-over-year in Q4.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Parts, labor costs increased as utilization dropped
Fleets had to pay more for expenses across 18 Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards codes.
By David Taube • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Walmart hires Kodiak Robotics COO
James Reed, a leader in autonomous trucking and former CEO of USA Truck, will serve as VP of transportation development.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Ruan layoffs spread across multiple states
Hundreds of workers are being laid off across California and Virginia, according to WARN notices.
By David Taube • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics
The deal brings 200 operating locations and 3,400 drivers to the South Florida-based company.
By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024
A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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UPS considers sale of Coyote Logistics brokerage
“Perhaps the business is worth more to someone else,” CEO Carol Tomé said on a Q4 earnings call.
By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Deep DiveTop trucking trends to monitor in 2024
Rising costs will be a chief concern for carriers as they work to retain labor and integrate technology in a stubbornly soft freight environment this year.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Trucking labor rules and regs to watch in 2024
Adding to a major swing in classifying independent contractors, rules governing meal and rest breaks safety could develop this year.
By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Covenant promotes controller to chief accounting officer
Matisse Long takes on the role, adding to his 23-plus years of overall experience, the company said.
By David Taube • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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$36M discrimination verdict against Werner reduced to $335,682
A judgment will require the carrier to report on applicant and employee details involving individuals with hearing impairments.
By David Taube • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Hub Group HR chief steps down
Michele McDermott plans to pursue another opportunity, the company said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Daimler Truck hires Siemens exec to succeed late CFO
The OEM appointed Eva Scherer about five months after its previous finance chief died of complications from a wasp sting.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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ATRI releases survey on challenges faced by women drivers
Responses will be accepted until Feb. 2, according to the nonprofit.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Werner elevates Meisgeier to president; Leathers to remain at helm
The carrier’s chief legal officer took over the leadership position while Derek Leathers kept his position as CEO and board chairman.
By David Taube • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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US Foods drivers strike in Chicago
The company has brought in a temporary workforce to support customer deliveries and business continuity, a spokesperson said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Biden renominates Julie Su as labor secretary
Su’s nomination stalled in the Senate for 10 months, meeting opposition from Republicans and business interests, including the trucking industry.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Labor Department switches 2021 independent contractor rule
The new rule relies on a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” of a worker’s job — instead of a "core factors" review in the 2021 rule.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs
Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, a new survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Paccar names new Kenworth GM
The OEM promoted 13-year company veteran Jim Walenczak to the role.
By David Taube • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Nearly half of companies say they plan to eliminate bachelor’s degree requirements in 2024
Companies can attract a more diverse workforce by focusing job descriptions on industry-specific skills needed for the position.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Estes cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers of 21,000 people
The carrier is providing credit monitoring and protection services for free to those affected.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Half of workers left previous job after feeling underappreciated
Having a salary that was “too low” was a close second, a Monster poll found.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 22, 2023
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