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(16 articles)Freight Industry Must Expand Women's Career Visibility
The freight and trucking industry faces a critical messaging challenge: it remains unable to attract and retain adequate female talent because its career promotion efforts are too narrow and tradition
LTO Logistics Launches GoFundMe to Expand Fleet and Hire Locally
LTO Logistics LLC has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to fund expansion of its trucking operations and accelerate local hiring, signaling both growth ambitions and potential capital constraints facing m
Half of Transport Workers Consider Leaving, Study Warns
A recent study has identified a critical workforce retention crisis within Australia's transport and logistics sector, with nearly half of industry workers expressing intent to leave their roles. This
Pamt Corp. Reports 7th Consecutive Loss as Fleet Shrinks
Pamt Corp., a publicly traded truckload carrier, reported its seventh consecutive quarterly net loss of $7.4 million in Q2 2026, with adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents after accounting for one-t
Housing Slump Cuts Big & Bulky Delivery Growth in Half
The residential last-mile delivery market for big and bulky items—furniture, appliances, and oversized goods—is experiencing a dramatic slowdown, with growth rates cut by more than half. Armstrong & A
Court Showdown Over FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Rule Heats Up
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's February 2024 rule restricting commercial driver's license issuance to non-domiciled, non-citizen applicants has reached a critical juncture as both s
Warehouse Labor Shortage Drives Logistics Automation Strategy
The logistics and warehousing sector faces a critical structural labor shortage that is fundamentally reshaping operational strategies across Europe. This shortage reflects broader demographic trends,
Mexico's 14% Driver Vacancy Rate Threatens Supply Chain
Mexico faces a severe driver shortage, with a 14% vacancy rate according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU), creating substantial operational risks for logistics providers and shippers ac
Port Truckers Face Sustained Market Pressure Amid Capacity Crunch
Port trucking—the critical drayage segment connecting container ports to inland distribution networks—is experiencing sustained market stress that extends beyond typical cyclical downturns. Carriers o
20,000 Mexican Truck Driver Visas Revoked in US Cabotage Crackdown
The U.S. has revoked approximately 20,000 work visas for Mexican truck drivers over a twelve-month period (April 2025–April 2026), according to Mexico's National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Can
Ceva Logistics Faces Wave of High-Profile Executive Departures
Ceva Logistics, the 3PL subsidiary of CMA CGM, is experiencing a notable wave of high-profile executive departures, according to reporting from The Loadstar. This talent drain reflects broader challen
US Cancels 20,000 Mexican Truck Driver Visas—Major Capacity Crisis Looms
The US cancellation of 20,000 visas targeting Mexican truck drivers represents a significant structural disruption to North American cross-border logistics operations. This action directly constrains
Averitt Recognized for Developing Next-Gen Transportation Talent
Averitt has been recognized for its efforts to develop and grow the next generation of transportation talent, addressing a critical gap in the trucking and logistics industry. The recognition reflects
Driver Pay Hikes Signal Stronger Trucking Market Recovery
The trucking industry is entering a pronounced recovery phase characterized by acute driver shortages and rising compensation packages. Two major carriers—GP Transco and Hirschbach—have announced sign
PepsiCo Expands Autonomous Truck Fleet to Address Staffing Gaps
PepsiCo has signed a multiyear partnership with autonomous vehicle operator Gatik to deploy self-driving trucks across its North American supply chain. This strategic move directly addresses persisten
Trucking Industry Faces Talent Gap, Presents Growth Opportunity
Benjamin Y. Fong's analysis examines the structural labor challenges facing the trucking industry and reframes them as strategic opportunities for carriers willing to invest in workforce development a