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Ryder secures new headquarters amid increased remote work shift
The relocation will keep the company’s roots in South Florida after it sought a smaller footprint.
By David Taube • May 25, 2023 -
Opinion
Young people are a key solution to trucking’s driver shortage
The industry appears mostly ready to embrace an established apprenticeship program for 18- to 20-year-olds with some program modifications, writes Truckload Carriers Association President Jim Ward.
By Jim Ward • May 24, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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US Xpress’ Eric Fuller to take job at business accelerator
With the new position, the seasoned trucking executive will focus his efforts on recruiting and mentoring entrepreneurs on a national scale.
By David Taube • May 22, 2023 -
Werner loses appeal in Texas crash involving around $100M in liability
A final judgment of $92 million against the carrier, plus interest, is being covered mostly by insurance, according to a quarterly filing.
By David Taube • May 22, 2023 -
Old Dominion promotes CFO to EVP
The carrier's elevation of Adam Satterfield will take place amid a flurry of other C-suite changes.
By Colin Campbell • May 19, 2023 -
TuSimple to cut approximately 30% of workforce
The move follows a restructuring and layoff announcement from five months ago.
By David Taube • May 18, 2023 -
CH Robinson lays off another 2% of its workforce
The freight broker eliminated 300 jobs primarily in shared services and non-engineering tech roles last week, a spokesperson told Transport Dive.
By Larry Avila • May 17, 2023 -
Yellow ‘leaning into pricing’ as Teamsters block use of purchased transportation
Negotiations between the carrier and the union have not resumed since breaking down in March, a Teamsters spokesperson told Transport Dive.
By Colin Campbell • May 17, 2023 -
Driver pay is moderating, Werner says
Trucker wages aren't increasing as rapidly as they did during the pandemic, according to The National Transportation Research Institute.
By David Taube • May 15, 2023 -
Old Dominion’s declining headcount could shrink further
The LTL carrier's workforce could fall by as much as 10% YoY by June's end.
By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2023 -
DOT approves use of oral fluid drug tests in trucking
The newly approved drug screening measure could lower costs for carriers, but several medical groups suggested the change could do the opposite.
By David Taube • May 8, 2023 -
XPO expects $50M in savings from headcount cuts
The LTL carrier said additional workforce reductions this year will come primarily through attrition.
By Colin Campbell • Updated May 5, 2023 -
Old Dominion names operations SVP after losing exec to XPO
The carrier promoted regional sales VP Christopher Kelley to the job.
By Colin Campbell • May 2, 2023 -
FedEx Freight to close 29 locations, furlough more workers
The LTL unit has been cutting costs and streamlining its network as demand continues to decline.
By Max Garland • May 1, 2023 -
Covenant buys Arkansas-based poultry carrier for $100M
The carrier bought Lew Thompson & Son Trucking and its approximately 225 trucks, with plans to expand the company's service reach.
By David Taube • May 1, 2023 -
‘Too busy with the storm’: TFI says Teamsters talks delay possible ArcBest acquisition
Despite the slowdown in progress, the carrier noted an acquisition "of size" could come later this year.
By Colin Campbell • April 28, 2023 -
How Knight-Swift’s deal with US Xpress unfolded
Industry lawyer Mark Scudder played a pivotal role in bringing the two carriers toward the sale, according to a securities filing.
By David Taube • April 28, 2023 -
Teamsters name labor expert to Yellow board
David Webber, author of “The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Best Weapon,” joins the board as the union and carrier spar over its proposed network overhaul.
By Colin Campbell • April 26, 2023 -
California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking
The measure, if passed, would require a human operator in the vehicle for testing and deliveries.
By David Taube • April 26, 2023 -
Yellow accepts Teamsters’ challenge to reopen contract negotiations early
The LTL carrier wants to move forward with its planned sale of 28 terminals and consolidate its separate operating companies.
By Colin Campbell • April 25, 2023 -
Hyzon hires its 1st COO
Bappa Banerjee, who will oversee the company's end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations, is scheduled to start May 1.
By David Taube • April 24, 2023 -
CR England tests AV route in Texas
The carrier is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous Tyson Foods deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio.
By David Taube • April 20, 2023 -
Teamsters report progress in ABF negotiations
“We had a lot of good discussions across the table on a wide variety of issues,” National Freight Director John Murphy said.
By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023 -
XPO hires another former Old Dominion exec
David Bates will become XPO's COO on Friday.
By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023 -
Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage
The two stakeholders independently cited clearinghouse tests as one of the many factors limiting the number of available drivers.
By David Taube • April 20, 2023