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(49 articles)ArcBest Consolidates Brands, Cuts Workforce in Strategic Restructuring
ArcBest has announced a significant corporate restructuring involving the consolidation of its operating brands and a reduction in workforce. This move represents a strategic pivot toward operational
From 2 Trucks to 40: How One Carrier Built Scale
This article chronicles a personal and operational transformation in the trucking industry: an entrepreneur who started with two trucks and a suspended driver's license in 2017 acquired a 40-year-old
UPS Tackles Driver Shortage with Larger Trucks and Career Pathways
UPS has identified driver shortage as a structural challenge requiring multi-faceted solutions beyond traditional recruitment. The company, alongside industry partners represented by the IRU (World Ro
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,
Risinger Brothers class action certification sets precedent for driver misclassification
A U.S. District Court in Illinois has granted class action status to a lawsuit against carrier Risinger Brothers Transfer Inc., significantly expanding the scope of a dispute over whether the company
Mexico Trucking Driver Shortage Hits 14%, Second Globally
Mexico's trucking industry is confronting a structural labor crisis that threatens the backbone of North American supply chains. The International Road Transport Union's latest survey reveals a 14% dr
Walmart Pays $13M Settlement Over Spark Driver Pay Violations
Walmart has agreed to a $13.3 million settlement with Texas authorities resolving allegations that the company systematically misled Spark Driver independent contractors about compensation. The settle
Idaho Eliminates Non-Domiciled CDL Program, Tightens Driver Licensing
Idaho has eliminated its non-domiciled commercial driver's license program, effective immediately, requiring all future CDL applicants to establish state residency before obtaining credentials. This a
Logistics Industry Faces Human Capital Investment Crisis
The logistics industry faces a structural challenge: inadequate investment in human capital relative to operational budgets. The Daily Star's reporting highlights a critical disconnect between the res
Truck Driver Shortage Now 'Structural Threat' to Supply Chains
The truck driver shortage has escalated from a cyclical labor challenge to a **structural threat** facing businesses across multiple industries and geographies. This characterization signals that the
CAVRA Standard Reshapes Carrier Vetting After Supreme Court Ruling
The logistics industry is adapting to a new standardized carrier vetting framework following a significant Supreme Court decision in the Montgomery case. The CAVRA (Carrier Vetting and Risk Assessment
Teamsters Win Amazon Union Case, But Face Uncertain Appeal Future
An NLRB administrative law judge has ruled in favor of the Teamsters, ordering Amazon to recognize union representation at its DCK6 warehouse in San Francisco based on authorization card signatures—a
SA Xenophobia: Foreign Workers Face Bans, Trucking Industry at Risk
South Africa is facing growing pressure to restrict or ban foreign workers across multiple sectors, including trucking and freight logistics—a movement that threatens significant supply chain disrupti
Forwarding Companies Face Labor Protection Gaps
This article raises critical questions about labor protections for employees working in the freight forwarding sector, particularly when companies encounter financial or operational difficulties. The
Teamsters Challenge UPS Over Nonunion Driver Outsourcing
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has unanimously passed a resolution to challenge United Parcel Service over alleged violations of their 2023 collective bargaining agreement, specifically ta
H.R. 5408 Faster Labor Contracts Act Clears House, Threatens Supply Chain
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act, on June 9, 2026, by a vote of 230–193. The bill compresses first-contract union negotiations into a rigid 120-day fr
UPS Delivers on Air Conditioning Retrofit, Meeting Teamsters Deadline
UPS successfully met its June 1, 2023 contract deadline to retrofit 2,000 delivery vans with air conditioning in the hottest regions of the country, marking a significant enforcement milestone in the
FedEx Pilots Ratify 4-Year Contract with 40% Pay Raise
FedEx's unionized pilot workforce has ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with 83% voter approval, ending a contentious five-year negotiation cycle. The contract, effective June 2
Expeditors Breaks 40-Year No-Layoff Promise with Targeted Job Cuts
Expeditors International has abandoned a core cultural pillar that defined the company for over four decades: its no-layoff commitment. The Bellevue-based freight forwarder has begun implementing targ
Amazon Wins Joint Employer Case; Teamsters Battle Shifts
The National Labor Relations Board has approved an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) settlement that represents a significant legal victory for Amazon in its dispute with the Teamsters union over driver
Construction Labor Shortages Persist Despite AI Growth
The construction industry continues to grapple with persistent labor shortages, according to recent survey findings, even as artificial intelligence adoption grows across the sector. This structural c
Amazon Wins NLRB Battle Over DSP Joint Employer Status
Amazon has achieved a significant regulatory victory in a closely-watched National Labor Relations Board proceeding that threatened to classify the company as a joint employer of its independent Deliv
36 Truck Drivers Arrested in Border Patrol Immigration Crackdown
The U.S. Border Patrol's Operation Checkmate has arrested 36 commercial truck drivers in Arizona for immigration violations, signaling intensifying federal enforcement of driver licensing and immigrat
Supreme Court Expands FAA Exemption for Last-Mile Delivery Workers
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Brock v. Flowers Foods that fundamentally reshapes how last-mile delivery workers are classified under federal labor law. The ruling clarifies tha
Frontline Workers Critical to Keeping Freight Moving, Expert Says
Mario Harik, speaking at Northwestern University, underscores the strategic importance of frontline workers in sustaining freight operations. This perspective shifts focus from automation and technolo
USPS Letter Carriers Enter Mediation as Contract Negotiations Stall
The U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers have entered a mandatory 60-day mediation period after failing to reach agreement on a new collective bargaining contract. The e
WiseTech Restructuring Triggers Staff Uncertainty
WiseTech Global, a critical player in global freight forwarding and customs compliance software, is navigating significant internal restructuring that has created palpable tension among its workforce.
Logistics Sector Sheds 800+ Jobs as Trucking & Warehouse Contracts Unwind
The logistics industry is experiencing significant workforce reduction, with over 800 jobs being eliminated across trucking and warehousing operations as freight contracts unwind. This pullback reflec
UPS Dividend Gains Tempered by Workplace Safety Concerns
United Parcel Service released earnings results that demonstrated financial strength through robust dividend performance, signaling confidence to investors. However, the earnings announcement also sur
Northern Utah Faces Surging Demand for Drivers and Logistics Workers
Northern Utah is experiencing significant workforce demand across driver and logistics roles, reflecting broader labor market tightening in the transportation and supply chain sectors. This regional d
$217M FMCSA Grants Open Now: CDL, Safety & Veteran Training
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $217 million in active grant funding across four distinct programs targeting the trucking industry's most pressing compliance and workforce challenges.
Supreme Court Revives Logistics Suit with Industry-Wide Implications
The Supreme Court has revived a significant lawsuit against a major logistics operator, a ruling that carries potentially transformative implications for the entire logistics and transportation sector
New Jersey Tightens Independent Contractor Rules for Truckers
New Jersey's Department of Labor has finalized revisions to its independent contractor (IC) classification rule, creating a stringent ABC test that will significantly impact the trucking and logistics
Freight Broker Lawsuit Raises Blacklisting Concerns Across Industry
A federal lawsuit originating from Georgia owner-operator David Worrell is escalating into a systemic challenge to how major freight brokers and digital logistics platforms operate. The case raises cr
Long-Haul Driver Crisis: Not Shortage, But Retention Collapse
FreightWaves analysis reveals the American trucking industry has fundamentally misdiagnosed its workforce crisis for three decades. The industry narrative of a "driver shortage" obscures a more damagi
Global Logistics Cuts 238 Jobs at San Bernardino Warehouse
A major global logistics operator has announced a workforce reduction of 238 employees at its San Bernardino County warehouse facility, signaling potential operational restructuring in one of North Am
Mombasa Port Workers Demand Bonus Clarity Amid Cargo Congestion
Dock workers at Mombasa Port in Kenya are escalating demands for clarity on bonus structures and compensation as the facility faces mounting cargo congestion. This labor dispute represents a critical
CDL Rule Restricting Non-Domiciled Drivers Faces Court Challenge
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's February 2024 rule restricting Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issuance to non-domiciled workers has faced a significant legal setback in its enforc
FedEx $470M Settlement Signals Labor Reckoning in Logistics
FedEx's approximately $470 million settlement represents a watershed moment for the logistics industry's reliance on independent contractor and subcontracting models. The US logistics sector has histo
GIG Logistics Payment Delay Sparks Labor Rights Concerns
GIG Logistics, a logistics service provider operating in Nigeria, has reportedly withheld compensation of N115,000 from a Gombe-based entrepreneur for an extended 56-day period. This incident reflects
DHL Express workers ratify 4-year contract with 20% wage hike
DHL Express unionized workers across 16 US states have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with overwhelming 92% approval, marking a significant labor victory for the Teamsters un
DSV Restructuring: Can Workforce Cuts Restore Profitability?
DSV Panalpina, a major global logistics and freight forwarding provider, is facing significant operational and financial headwinds that analysts describe as positioning the company as "dead money" wit
Truckers Pushed Back Against Port Congestion Blame
The trucking industry is increasingly vocal about being scapegoated for congestion problems at California ports, signaling a breakdown in supply chain stakeholder alignment. Rather than accepting resp
Parcel Delivery Driver Pressures Threaten Last-Mile Logistics
The parcel delivery industry faces mounting challenges as drivers contend with escalating operational pressures that threaten workforce stability and logistics performance. These pressures—ranging fro
Driver Shortage or Market Reset? Compliance Reshapes Freight Capacity
The article challenges the conventional "driver shortage" narrative, presenting evidence that the freight market is undergoing a fundamental restructuring driven by regulatory compliance, changing wor
Marijuana Rescheduling Creates Legal Uncertainty in Trucking Drug Tests
The DEA's April 23, 2025 rescheduling of state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III has created a structural legal challenge to the Department of Transportation's mandatory drug
Delivery Drivers: The Critical Link in Last-Mile Logistics
This opinion piece underscores the strategic importance of delivery drivers as the frontline workforce in last-mile logistics operations. Delivery drivers represent a critical but often undervalued co
DP World Launches Driver Health Program for 1M Indian Truckers
DP World has launched the 'Swasthya Kendra' programme, a healthcare support initiative designed to serve India's trucking workforce. This program represents a strategic effort to address health and we
Italy Logistics Strike Called Off; Freight Operations Resume
Italy's nation-wide logistics strike has been resolved, bringing relief to supply chain operations across Europe's critical southern trade corridor. The cancellation of the strike means freight flows