Werner prioritizes driver retention, equipment as shippers restock

The carrier expects strong TL freight demand to last into 2022, with spot rates outpacing contract rates, the CEO said.

By S.L. Fuller • May 3, 2021

Trucking vows to fight back after California clears the way for AB5

The California Trucking Association is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court, after an appeals court rejected CTA's request for a rehearing.

By Jim Stinson • April 30, 2021

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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

What I learned when sales became part of my trucking firm's fabric

Want to grow and expand within existing and maturing markets? Start by tapping into the most customer-interfacing position.

By Lanny Fleming • April 27, 2021

Old Dominion to invest $605M in trucks, service centers as volumes trend up

The carrier is having more difficulty hiring drivers than in the past, the CEO said, but he emphasized it is not capacity constrained

By S.L. Fuller • April 26, 2021

Meeting flatbed demand takes a unique approach to driver talent

Flatbed demand doesn't usually heat up until the summer. This year, however, all bets are off.

By Amanda Loudin • April 23, 2021

Volvo Trucks, OEMs meet hurdles to reboot production and supply fleets

A United Auto Workers strike at Volvo Trucks adds to production woes for tractor manufacturers.

By Jim Stinson • April 20, 2021

Wheels turn, drivers earn as fleets test pay structures

Cents per mile is the standard. But trucking firms struggle with recruitment and retention, even when they raise pay.

By Jim Stinson • April 20, 2021

JB Hunt doubles up on trailers, containers to meet shipper demand

Injecting equipment into the supply chain could ease capacity, though the COO said trucking faces the most challenging driver market in decades.

By S.L. Fuller • April 19, 2021

Dollar General to hire 20K employees, including truck drivers

The retailer's private fleet has grown from 80 tractors at the end of fiscal 2017 to more than 700 tractors and more than 550 drivers this spring.

By Ben Unglesbee , S.L. Fuller • April 19, 2021

Fleets refresh tactics to recruit young talent and battle the driver shortage

Drivers under age 21 represent a largely untapped pool of workers. But there's one big hurdle: They can't haul interstate loads.

By Heather Larson • April 16, 2021

Community college feeds diesel tech talent pipeline through VR training

Virtual reality technology, and the flexibility the online program provides, can cater to the new generation of technicians in training.

By S.L. Fuller • April 9, 2021

Fleets pay the price of complex pay structures

Driver pain points and frustrations create a drag on company culture.

By Jim Stinson • April 7, 2021

Cascading effects of Texas winter storm bump up spot rates

Spring is here, and the polar vortex of mid-February is in the rearview mirror. But impacts on the spot market linger.

By Jim Stinson • April 5, 2021

Independent driver shortage: Can markets expand the small pool?

OOIDA says demand, higher rates and higher pay will pull in the right number of drivers. But fleets are not so sure.

By Jim Stinson • March 26, 2021

Pay is the top factor in truck driver retention: study

Raising wages can also help fleets recruit male and female drivers, as both genders place equal importance on pay.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 23, 2021

UPS takes driver safety to the next level with virtual reality

Virtual and augmented reality can give drivers tools needed to make better decisions — and validate the choices.

By Heather Larson • March 19, 2021

Congress takes on driver shortage, reboots divisive under-21 interstate bill

Proponents of the DRIVE-Safe Act applaud its ability to bring young drivers into the workforce, but opponents express safety concerns.

By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2021

Trucking's year without conferences

With new infections still an issue, there is no clear consensus on when the conference industry will stage a wide-scale return.

By Jim Stinson • March 11, 2021

Enticing truck drivers with cabs built for comfort

One Daseke company lets drivers be part of the truck-selection process — a unique approach to recruitment and retention that works, the COO said.

By Amanda Loudin • March 10, 2021

Old Dominion to hire hundreds of drivers as trucking payrolls shrink

The carrier has more than 1,200 openings for drivers, dock workers and clerical positions. Qualified CDL holders will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

By S.L. Fuller • March 9, 2021

Averitt increases driver pay as fleets spend millions to battle the shortage

Many transport firms report difficulties in recruiting drivers, carrying the risk of idled trucks and lost profits. 

By S.L. Fuller • March 3, 2021

LTL carriers upgrade service centers for the future

XPO Logistics shipped roughly five times more units using robotic technology in 2020 than it did in 2019.

By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2021

Lawmakers aim to ease driver shortage with women in trucking workforce bill

The proposed legislation would create an advisory board within the FMCSA to study barriers to entry for women.

By S.L. Fuller • March 1, 2021

Sleep apnea: A slow killer lurks among OTR truck drivers

Fatigue management and safety programs are taking root in the freight business, as trucking firms address the issue without federal regulators.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 25, 2021

FAQ: Can (and should) trucking firms mandate drivers get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Transport leaders can mandate any policy, provided it follows employment law. But what if drivers refuse?

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 19, 2021