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FMCSA will award $44M to improve CDL processes
The money is intended to expedite issuance and renewals as well as ensure states electronically share disqualification information.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 28, 2023 -
FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots
The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Ryder workers at GM facility vote against joining United Auto Workers
A unionization effort failed to gather majority support of a Missouri facility’s 25 workers amid strikes at automakers.
By David Taube • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from GAO.
68 mph max? FMCSA floats, then rescinds long-awaited truck speed limit
The regulator plans to submit a new speed limiter proposal in December.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 26, 2023 -
EEOC: Trucking companies allowed harassment of mechanics over sexuality
After the mechanics reported the incident, the shop manager allegedly threatened to fire anyone who complained to HR, EEOC said.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 26, 2023 -
California governor vetoes bill proposing driverless truck restrictions
Legislators overwhelmingly supported the bill earlier this year. But overriding a governor’s veto is rare in California.
By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Waabi, Uber Freight launch Dallas-to-Houston AV trucking pilot route
The two companies plan to deploy billions of autonomous miles in the next decade.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Coyote Logistics promotes CFO to CEO
Sandeep Pisipati takes the reins from Jonathan Sisler, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to the company.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Wisconsin brokerage scoops up Yellow Logistics leaders
Valley Companies hired a pair of Yellow brokerage veterans to expand its expedited and project management offerings.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Third parties can be liable for employment discrimination, California court rules
The state supreme court's unanimous decision also has implications for employers who utilize outside providers to assist with the hiring process.
By Lyle Moran • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Sponsored by FinFit
The real impact of financial stress on truckers
Here’s a look at three challenges that trucker financial stress creates for the industry.
Sept. 18, 2023 -
Retrieved from T&I Committee on YouTube.
Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week
ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Werner found guilty of discriminating against driver applicant
The carrier expressed disappointment this week with the jury’s decision and is considering an appeal.
By David Taube • Sept. 7, 2023 -
Some Ryder drivers vote to join union amid nationwide uptick
“Earning a voice on the job was their number one goal,” Teamsters representative Scott Chismar told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Sept. 7, 2023 -
Q&A
Horse-trading likely in Yellow terminal auction: bankruptcy expert
"It can be a very value-maximizing process," said George Singer, partner at Holland & Hart.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 5, 2023 -
DOL proposes $55K overtime rule threshold, automatic 3-year updates
An estimated 3.6 million U.S. workers would become eligible for overtime pay under the proposed rule, the agency said Wednesday.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 1, 2023 -
ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023
Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 1, 2023 -
Some Werner subsidiary drivers vote to unionize
A union at ECM Transport would be a notable shift for Werner, which stated earlier this year that none of its U.S. or Canada workers were unionized.
By David Taube • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Photo retrieved from Trimac
Trimac expands bulk-hauling operations
The Canada-based carrier closed its fourth acquisition of 2023 with its purchase of a long-time family-owned Tennessee trucking firm.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Radiant Logistics scoops up Yellow brokerage talent
Former Yellow Logistics leaders Steve McCleary and Ryan Stroup opened a new Radiant location in Overland Park, Kansas.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Knight-Swift CEO and CFO take 20% base pay cuts
The cost-cutting move will last through most of H2 as the carrier struggles amid a market downturn.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023 -
3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive
The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2023 -
OnLine Transport acquires freight and brokerage services, plans for more M&A
The Indiana-based fleet has purchased A/T Transportation and its brokerage division, Automated Logistics.
By David Taube • Aug. 22, 2023 -
Cash reserves running out for many trucking firms, Werner says
Smaller firms could exit the market more frequently amid higher fuel prices and other costs as well as depressed volumes, according to industry players.
By David Taube • Aug. 14, 2023 -
LTL competitors boast volume gains amid Yellow’s exit
Diverted freight in the wake of the carrier's demise led to a 10% rise in ArcBest's LTL volumes. Saia, TForce Freight and XPO are also seeing growth as a result.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 14, 2023