GXO to close Wisconsin warehouse in February

The XPO-spin off will cease operations at the facility and lay off over 100 workers.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 21, 2022

Meet the federal contractor helping carriers put apprentices behind the wheel

Fastport, a Labor Department intermediary, celebrated a major milestone this year: its 20,000th apprentice.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 16, 2022

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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

Ryder launches drop-and-hook service

The new service leverages its driver network and trailers on the COOP platform to help customers manage logistics needs.

By David Taube • Dec. 8, 2022

Werner sees higher driver school costs amid recruitment push

Following acquisitions to onboard more drivers, some training schools faced setbacks, according to executives.

By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022

New scholarship for women pursuing CDLs honors industry leader

Drive It Forward funding honors Centerline Drivers' Sheila Castaneda.

By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022

The 7 top transport stories in 2022

Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2022

Biden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout

The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022

House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave

The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2022

More truck drivers bring pets along for the ride

CFI's pet ride-along program has seen an increase in furry co-pilots, providing comfort on long drives.

By David Taube • Nov. 29, 2022

A longtime driver takes on a new role in Walmart’s recruitment push

Beyond $110,000 starting salaries, the retail giant relies on trainers like Ricky Sharp to grow its massive private fleet.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 28, 2022

XPO offers furloughs to drivers, dockworkers during holidays

The move will allow the company’s terminals “to right-size their teams over the holidays,” a spokesperson said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 23, 2022

What trucking execs are saying about declining demand

Some have announced layoffs. Others hope to keep workers they’ve worked hard to recruit and plan to pursue other cost-cutting measures.

By Colin Campbell , David Taube • Nov. 18, 2022

An inside and on-the-road look at Plus’ semi-autonomous truck

The vendor gave Transport Dive a ride on Interstate 5 in California to demonstrate its AV technology.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 16, 2022

CEOs with CDLs: Hirschbach execs tout benefits of firsthand experience

Company leaders describe how hauling loads helps build rapport with drivers and give insights into how their business can improve.

By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022

FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference

Robin Hutcheson vowed to address barriers that keep more women from joining the industry.

By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022

FedEx Freight enacts furloughs as it faces volume decline

The LTL said the decision was made due to “current business conditions impacting volumes.”

By Max Garland • Nov. 12, 2022

A running look at trucking jobs data — in charts

Trucking industry jobs bounced back slightly in March, growing by at least 3,000 jobs. Dig into the available data using this tracker.

By Transport Dive • Updated April 10, 2023

CH Robinson confirms layoffs as costs rise

The company is in the process of informing affected employees, according to a spokesperson.

By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 11, 2022

Sexual harassment goes underreported in trucking: FMCSA survey

Many women doubt that reporting an incident will lead to consequences, the agency found.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 10, 2022

Flashback: Women trucking leaders fight for change

Advocates press to improve equality, representation and safety in the industry. 

By David Taube • Nov. 10, 2022

Women in Trucking founder talks breaking barriers, recruiting female drivers

Ellen Voie says carriers need to address harassment in the industry if they want to diversify their driver ranks.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022

Flashback: Trucking firms encouraged to hire diverse staff as industry evolves

Advocates highlight ongoing efforts to cater to a broader driver profile.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2022

Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022

Landstar owner-operator headcount drops by 2.5%

The decline is expected to continue in Q4, according to a company executive.

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2022

Old Dominion is not filling vacancies as it seeks to lower short-term costs

Reluctant to lay off drivers it already trained, the company is instead relying on attrition to lower its headcount.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 28, 2022