BLS: March unemployment data reflects early impacts of coronavirus

The initial uptick in loads has begun to wane, and layoffs across industries may dampen consumer spending, shrinking trucking demand.

By Kristin Musulin , Deborah Barrington • April 20, 2020

Coronavirus slowdowns and shutdowns: What's next for trucking?

With COVID-19 cases reaching peak in parts of the U.S., fleet executives turn their attention to post-pandemic demand. 

By Jim Stinson • April 14, 2020

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

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Coronavirus boosts transport wages faster than any other US sector in Q1

Stay-at-home orders changed consumer buying patterns, increasing delivery demand. One researcher expects to see growth in the industry through Q3. 

By S.L. Fuller • April 8, 2020

Shutdown-impacted businesses taking PPP loans may risk losing CARES Act tax benefits

Until rules are released, it's not clear paying expenses with stimulus loan funds will help a business come tax time.

By Robert Freedman • April 7, 2020

Owner-operators ask Congress to get busy on deregulatory legislation

OOIDA also says data on supply chain logjams should be made public.

By Jim Stinson • April 6, 2020

Coronavirus drives fleets toward tech for training, recruitment

COVID-19 gives no rest to fleets from the crucial task of recruiting and training drivers and has pushed carriers to move the processes online.

By Jim Stinson • April 6, 2020

'Thank a trucker' isn't sufficient in the coronavirus pandemic

Actions speak louder than words to support truck drivers keeping the nation's supply chains running in dangerous conditions.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 2, 2020

COVID-19 treatment, tests could increase employers' 2020 healthcare costs by 7%

Costs per infected person were estimated at $250 for mild cases, $2,500 for moderate cases, $30,000 for severe cases and close to $100,000 for catastrophic cases.

By Ryan Golden • April 1, 2020

J.B. Hunt gives $500 bonus to drivers, support staff

Top fleets seek to beef up pay, policy during pandemic.

By Jim Stinson • March 24, 2020

UPS, Teamsters reach agreement on COVID-19 pay and time off

The parcel company is also enhancing facility cleaning and providing sanitizing supplies to drivers to keep signature equipment and vehicles clean.

By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2020

Fleet vendors step up telemedicine during COVID-19 outbreak

Health services online and on the road help limit drivers' downtime while allowing them access to service they need.

By Jim Stinson • March 18, 2020

Hire women in transport. It will benefit your bottom line

While the trucking industry is historically male-dominated, study after study shows gender parity will positively affect company profits.

By Ellen Voie • March 18, 2020

Amazon hires 100K, opens up 75K additional roles as COVID-19 surges demand

The uptick in demand for freight and logistics to execute e-commerce deliveries is most likely temporary, according to Kyle Lintner​, principal and managing director at K-Ratio.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated April 13, 2020

Canadian driver shortage creates $2.2B industry revenue loss

The intertwined nature of North American trucking means a driver shortage in Canada could have serious impact on U.S. industries.

By Jim Stinson • March 13, 2020

XPO cuts brokerage headcount nearly 20%, credits automation

Revenue for XPO's brokerage division was down 14% year-over-year for 2019, but the company is finding cost savings by automating the process.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2020

FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 3, 2020