Lag times, labor shortfalls and leasing: What’s affecting waste fleet management in 2023

Some supply chain snags that made it harder to procure trucks and parts could ease, but skilled maintenance workers are still in high demand.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2023

JB Hunt pays nearly $9M in appreciation bonuses

The payout marks the second consecutive year drivers, maintenance technicians and full-time hourly employees will get extra cash.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 24, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Yellow reached goal of 1,000 driving academy graduates in 2022

The carrier’s workforce strategy is built on its privately operated academies, which are located in more than a dozen states.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 24, 2023

US Xpress names new president of dedicated

Julie Van de Kamp takes on the role, continuing a more than 15-year tenure with the carrier.

By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2023

Trucking conferences to watch in 2023

Trucking professionals have a host of conference options to choose from this year.

By A.B. Brown • Jan. 23, 2023

Bay & Bay brings in new president, touts executive’s safety track record

Lisa Gonnerman has over 30 years industry experience and is recognized for her safety work at companies such as Ruan.

By David Taube • Jan. 20, 2023

Ryder to cut 800 jobs in Texas as client shifts work to other 3PLs

The layoffs involve a site for Applied Materials, which has pursued broad supply chain changes to meet customer demand.

By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023

Walmart offers driver training to workers in 400-plus stores, distribution centers

The internal recruitment program is expanding from two training center locations to seven.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 19, 2023

Former USA Truck CEO James Reed joins autonomous trucking firm Kodiak

The seasoned executive will serve as COO for the technology company as it seeks to develop its self-driving capabilities.

By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023

XPO hires Wall Street analyst as chief strategy officer

Longtime auto analyst Ali Faghri brings a wealth of experience and deep investor relationships, CEO Mario Harik said.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2023

Truck driver in Maryland resorts to parking at funeral home

The incident underscores the increasing desperation of drivers amid a shortage of truck parking.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2023

Large-scale trucking M&A could cool in 2023

A challenging economy may make major deals more difficult to execute.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 13, 2023

Why some women don’t apply for trucking jobs

Job postings can inadvertently screen out potential applicants. Transflo CEO Renee Krug shares how to help change that narrative.

By David Taube • Jan. 12, 2023

What trucking companies want in tomorrow’s executives — and why it’s hard to find

One executive recruiter said many boards want “specific talent from one of their direct competitors” that will immediately begin making a difference.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2023

An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks

Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023

How women are breaking down barriers in the trucking industry

As the industry races to recruit more drivers, trade groups and the White House are among those working on solutions to attract diverse talent.

By Heather Larson • Jan. 10, 2023

Apprenticeships open opportunities to trucking industry careers

Many carriers find the programs offer a way to bring diverse candidates, including veterans, into a driving career.

By Heather Larson • Jan. 9, 2023

FMCSA rejects industry request to share hair testing results

The Trucking Alliance, which includes major players such as J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift, plans to “continue to press the issue.”

By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2023

Army veteran wins truck in federal push to recruit service members

Driver Ashley Leiva took home a new Kenworth as part of an initiative recognizing veterans who have recently joined the trucking industry.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 5, 2023

ATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities

President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023

CH Robinson ousts CEO in wake of layoffs, falling demand

The logistics giant terminated Bob Biesterfeld without cause. Its former board chair was named interim CEO on Jan. 1.

By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023

High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023

Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.

By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023

The top trucking trends of 2022

Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year

By Larry Avila • Dec. 29, 2022

Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022

The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022

TuSimple will cut 25% of workforce, scale back freight lanes

The layoffs, part of a restructuring plan, cap a year of turmoil for the autonomous trucking startup.

By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2022