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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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Werner plans to double AV truck pilot partners
The carrier is analyzing how the tech could complement its operations, SVP Chad Dittberner told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • May 17, 2024 -
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ProfileHow an Old Dominion alum helped XPO accelerate over the past year
COO David Bates has introduced premium services and provided workers with more tools to lower the carrier’s damage claims ratio.
By Colin Campbell • May 16, 2024 -
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Saia promotes finance VP to succeed retiring CFO
Matthew Batteh, who has worked in pricing and analytics at the carrier, assumes Douglas Col’s former role.
By Colin Campbell • May 15, 2024 -
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How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse
C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024 -
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XPO reopens Yellow terminals in Maryland, Nevada, Texas
The carrier has begun handling freight at six of the 28 service centers it acquired from its bankrupt competitor last year.
By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024 -
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Paccar expands board of directors by 2 members
Adding a longtime Chevron executive and Applied Materials’ CFO will grow the board to 14 members.
By David Taube • May 10, 2024 -
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Raven Transport plans to shutter Florida facility
The carrier will shut down its over-the-road and dedicated fleet operations based out of Jacksonville.
By Larry Avila • May 9, 2024 -
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JB Hunt awards $770K in driving safety bonuses
The trucking giant honored 54 drivers for topping 1 million miles without an incident in 2023.
By Larry Avila • May 8, 2024 -
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Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says
Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.
By Carolyn Crist • May 7, 2024 -
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Covenant hires Waabi exec as COO
Dustin Koehl’s prior experience also includes senior roles at U.S. Xpress and Total Transportation of Mississippi.
By Colin Campbell • May 6, 2024 -
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TFI cuts Daseke head office salaries by $12M
The Canada-based freight giant is lowering costs by 75% at the corporate headquarters of the acquired business.
By Colin Campbell • April 30, 2024 -
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TFI subsidiaries settle EEOC discrimination suit for $460,000
TA Dedicated and Transportation Enterprise Services subjected gay mechanics to harassment and termination, and retaliated following complaints, the EEOC said.
By Colin Campbell • April 30, 2024 -
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Saia CFO announces retirement
Douglas Col will stay on through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition for his successor.
By Colin Campbell • April 29, 2024
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