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Courtesy of Yellow
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line via Business Wire
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 -
Retrieved from GAO.
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 -
Permission granted by XPO
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 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
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 -
Courtesy of Covenant Logistics Group
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 -
Retrieved from International Brotherhood of Teamsters on April 20, 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 -
Courtesy of Knight-Swift
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 -
Courtesy of Yellow
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 -
Courtesy of Yellow
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 -
Permission granted by Hyzon Motors
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 -
Courtesy of Kodiak Robotics
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 -
Retrieved from International Brotherhood of Teamsters on 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 -
Courtesy of XPO
XPO hires another former Old Dominion exec
David Bates will become XPO's COO on Friday.
By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023 -
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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 -
"JB Hunt semi-tractors at the company's intermodal facility in Chicago, IL 08-19-2017" by Richard Hurd is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Q1 earnings trends to watch: When will freight pick up?
“We expect to hear 50 shades of ‘we have no idea’ on the conference calls,” Morgan Stanley analysts wrote.
By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023 -
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‘Jeopardy!’ champ shines light on truckers: ‘You are America’s unsung heroes’
Brian Henegar, a Pilot Flying J guest services agent, tells Transport Dive why he thanked drivers on the show.
By Colin Campbell • April 18, 2023 -
Courtesy of Aurora
Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount
The company is preparing to haul freight autonomously without vehicle operators between Dallas and Houston in 2024.
By David Taube • April 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Yellow
Yellow: ‘Lines of communication remain open’ with Teamsters
The LTL carrier told Transport Dive it remains at the negotiation table after the Teamsters rejected its network overhaul proposal.
By Colin Campbell • April 13, 2023 -
Courtesy of Sysco
Sysco drivers in Indianapolis, Louisville approve contracts after strikes
A newly formed union of delivery drivers in Kentucky became part of a push toward workers seeking better pay and benefits.
By David Taube • Updated April 14, 2023 -
Colin Campbell/Trucking Dive
Driver-facing camera footage often exonerates truckers: ATRI
The group’s report offers more than a dozen recommendations for fleets, whether or not they use the devices.
By Colin Campbell • April 12, 2023 -
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ATRI asks truck drivers how marijuana policy affects industry
The 15-question survey contains queries on federal drug policy and how growing legalization affects operations and workforce.
By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2023
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