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7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations
2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.
By Kate Tornone • June 24, 2024 -
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Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.
By Carolyn Crist • June 18, 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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AAA Cooper president to succeed CEO
Charlie Prickett is taking over for Reid Dove three years after Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings acquired the LTL carrier.
By Colin Campbell • June 17, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
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FMCSA extends Baltimore bridge collapse emergency waivers
The second, and likely final, extension of ELD and hours of service rules ends June 22.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
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Private fleets hire drivers amid changing market
As the industry transitions, businesses are also simplifying pay models, according to The National Transportation Institute.
By David Taube • June 13, 2024 -
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LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says
Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries.
By Kathryn Moody • June 12, 2024 -
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Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
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XPO board member resigns, joins Brad Jacobs at QXO
Four of the six members of the building products distributor's board come from the LTL carrier.
By Colin Campbell • June 11, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘A totally different world’: Autonomous trucks prepare to go driverless in Texas
Trucking Dive rode in a heavy-duty AV and toured Aurora and Kodiak sites to experience the developing technology firsthand.
By David Taube • June 11, 2024 -
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Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
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Drivers with some experience make pay gains
The prevalence of a 50-to-55 cent per mile pay range rose for those with one and three years of experience.
By David Taube • June 10, 2024 -
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Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
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Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says
The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers,” following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.
By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2024 -
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Canada border disruption? How a possible strike would impact transportation
If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.
By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024 -
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Execs from Cummins and J&M Tank Lines join ATRI board
Cummins’ Brett Merritt and J&M Tank Lines’ Harold Sumerford Jr. were appointed by Board Chairman Derek Leathers, Werner’s CEO.
By Colin Campbell • June 4, 2024 -
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Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say
Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.
By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2024 -
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ATA extends CEO’s contract through 2029
The trucking industry group’s board voted to add another three years to Chris Spear’s term as president.
By Colin Campbell • May 31, 2024 -
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Bison Transport CEO retires, interim replacement promoted
Rob Penner spent 35 years with the Canada-based carrier.
By Colin Campbell • May 30, 2024 -
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California State Assembly advances revived AV safety operator bill
The proposal repeats a nearly identical version that Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected last September.
By David Taube • May 29, 2024 -
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New Jersey surveys drivers on truck parking
The state transportation department is accepting responses to two separate surveys until June 16.
By Colin Campbell • May 24, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift noncompete with ex-CEO highlights old framework ahead of rule change
A severance deal temporarily prevents David Jackson from taking on industry and director positions.
By David Taube • May 23, 2024 -
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Old Dominion to promote financial director to VP
Clayton Brinker will succeed retiring VP of Finance and Accounting Kim Maready on Aug. 2.
By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2024 -
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Swift Transportation driver’s license rule discriminates against foreign-born applicants, lawsuit alleges
The complaint said the man applied for a job with a CDL and the necessary driving experience.
By Laurel Kalser • May 20, 2024 -
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Trucking groups raise concerns about marijuana rescheduling, testing
The ATA requested explicit allowance for continued employer drug testing of drivers and other safety-sensitive workers.
By Colin Campbell • May 20, 2024
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