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ATRI calls on carriers to share trucking’s top concerns
The American Trucking Associations’ research arm uses the input to help prioritize industry strategy.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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OSHA heat prevention rule calls for rest breaks every 2 hours
A proposal could potentially require 15-minute breaks when temperatures reach 90 degrees or above.
By David Taube • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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ABF Freight to raise LTL pricing 5.9%
The increase may vary across specific lanes and shipments, according to the company.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Kroger e-commerce center drivers vote to join Teamsters
The facility in Georgia is set to become the grocer's second fulfillment center where drivers have agreed to unionize.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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California legislators OK driver requirement for large AVs again
Meanwhile, the state Department of Motor Vehicles moved to potentially advance regulations allowing fully autonomous heavy-duty vehicles on public roads.
By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order
While the union said government action stripped it of its right to collectively bargain, trains will keep running.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Haney and White acquires Alabama carrier, LTL brokerage
The combined operations with B.R. Williams will operate as BRW, employing 300 people across four states.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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CRST names new CEO
Former COO Mike Gannon succeeds Hugh Eckberg, who announced his retirement last week.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Universal Logistics abruptly shutters brokerage subsidiary
The shutdown of Universal Capacity Solutions will allow its parent company to focus on its priorities, a securities filing said.
By David Taube • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday
While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2024 -
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Schneider National driver becomes 3rd to reach record safety feat
Trucker Greg Swift received a $10,000 bonus for driving 5 million miles without a preventable accident over his three-decade career with the carrier.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Werner appeals adverse judgment in discrimination case
The company declined to hire a driver who is deaf, leading to an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit.
By David Taube • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Canada’s major rail carriers shut down
With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Wabash COO to resign
Dustin Smith, a longtime executive with the company, was appointed to the role last December.
By David Taube • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘Absolutely committed’: A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100th anniversary as a family-owned company
The Pennsylvania-based carrier survived a strike, deregulation and other challenges to grow into a premier Northeast regional LTL provider national competitors want to acquire.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday
The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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PAM Transportation Services’ owner-operator truck count grows
In contrast, the carrier’s company truck count was down YoY from Q2 2023.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Half of US companies plan to add new positions during remainder of 2024
Hiring managers say they’re implementing proactive strategies to reach the best talent and stand out from other companies, a new report showed.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Truckers, AV advocates present conflicting views on self-driving safety
Commentators noted vastly different takes on the risks of artificial intelligence in feedback to a Transportation Department agency.
By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Proficient Auto Logistics to acquire Utah-based carrier
The company’s acquisition of Auto Transport Group adds a sixth vehicle transporter to its portfolio.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Employers plan 3.5% raises for 2025, Payscale data reveals
The projection follows a pattern of “softening in a cooler labor market,” the company said.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey says
Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient or automating processes, a new report finds.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption
Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024
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