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(54 articles)Warehouse Automation Reshapes U.S. Logistics Labor Market
The UC Berkeley Labor Center has released research on how automation and technological advancement are transforming warehouse work in the United States logistics industry. This analysis addresses a cr
Trucking Industry Shifts in 2026: Driver Crisis, Rising Costs, Cargo Theft Surge
The 2026 trucking sector is experiencing a critical inflection point, marked by the end of a four-year freight recession, capacity contraction, and emerging operational challenges. Driver-related issu
Amazon faces potential US workforce shortage within two years
Amazon's internal analysis indicates the company may run out of available workers in the United States within approximately two years, according to reporting by The Guardian. This structural labor cha
Study Reveals Burnout Crisis Among Logistics Workers
A new study documents burnout trends affecting logistics workers globally, raising concerns about workforce sustainability in supply chain operations. The research highlights the prevalence of stress
Logistics firms pay $2M in discrimination settlements for biased hiring
Two major logistics and distribution companies have agreed to pay a combined $2 million to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to resolve employment discrimination cases. Birchstone Manag
Ceva Logistics Announces Major Restructuring With 10,000 Staff
Ceva Logistics, now operating under CMA CGM ownership, has announced yet another significant organizational restructuring affecting approximately 10,000 employees. This marks another chapter in the co
UPS Ramps Up Seasonal Staff for Ninth Consecutive Peak Season
UPS is expanding its seasonal workforce to support what would be its ninth consecutive peak season of achieving industry-leading on-time performance. This announcement reflects the carrier's strategic
Supreme Court Rejects Trucking Company's Challenge to Union Vote
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review Garten Trucking's challenge to an NLRB order requiring the Virginia-based paper product hauler to negotiate with the Association of Western Pulp and Paper
UPS Cuts Holiday Hiring to 7 Minutes Per Offer with 100k Jobs
UPS has optimized its seasonal hiring process to the point where qualified candidates can receive job offers in under 7 minutes, according to the article. The carrier is recruiting 100,000 workers to
New Road Feeder Association Addresses Air Cargo Trucking Challenges
A newly formed road feeder association is being established to address systemic challenges facing air cargo truckers who provide critical ground transportation services connecting airports to distribu
New Jersey ABC Test for Contractors Now Live: What Truckers Need to Know
New Jersey's independent contractor regulation, which codifies the ABC test for determining worker classification, became effective this week after last-minute concerns about delays were resolved. The
Trucking Jobs Turn Positive After 16 Months of Decline
The September Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report marked a significant inflection point for the trucking sector: truck transportation jobs exceeded year-ago levels for the first time in over
Samsara Launches Free Driver Rewards to Combat Turnover Crisis
Samsara has introduced a national Driver Perks program offering professional truck drivers free access to discounts from over 50 brands, addressing a critical pain point in fleet operations: driver re
Amazon Boosts Safety Tech and Pay for Delivery Providers
Amazon has announced a dual initiative combining enhanced safety technology and compensation increases for its delivery service partners, signaling a strategic shift toward reducing attrition and impr
Court Skeptical of DOT's Restrictive Non-Domiciled CDL Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia heard oral arguments in Lujan vs. FMCSA, a legal challenge to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new rules restricting Commercial
DHL Express Drivers in Dallas Join Teamsters Union
Drivers employed by delivery vendors contracted with DHL Express in the Dallas area have successfully unionized under the Teamsters union. This development marks an escalation in labor organizing effo
DHL Delivery Contractors Join Teamsters in Dallas Union Push
The Teamsters union successfully organized 55 delivery drivers at two DHL Express subcontractors, DeliverOL and Driven-Force Inc., in the Dallas metropolitan area, marking an escalation in labor organ
Canadian Trucking Firm Charged Over Foreign Worker Exploitation
Escalade Transportation Inc. and a company representative have been charged under Saskatchewan's Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act for allegedly deceiving and exploiting foreign
Indian Truckers Push for Transparent DGT Slot Allocation System
Indian trucking operators are escalating demands for transparent and equitable allocation of Dangerous Goods Transport (DGT) slots, signaling growing frustration with opaque slot-distribution mechanis
NLRB Likely to Overturn Card-Check Rule Used by Teamsters
The Trump administration's restructured National Labor Relations Board, now with a Republican majority and full quorum, is expected to target the Cemex precedent, a Biden-era rule that allows unions t
Irish Haulage Resilience: Industry Must Move Beyond Status Quo
HGV Ireland, the national haulage industry representative body, has issued a cautionary statement that while the Irish haulage sector has demonstrated notable resilience in recent years, this resilien
California Fights FMCSA Over Non-Domiciled CDL Halt in Appeals Court
California and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are battling in federal appeals court over FMCSA's pause on non-domiciled commercial driver license (CDL) issuance, a freeze affecting ap
Samsara Launches Driver Perks Program to Boost Retention
Samsara, a leading fleet technology provider, has launched Driver Perks, a free benefits program offering professional drivers access to discounts from over 50 brands across fitness, wellness, food an
Europe's Freight Forwarding Crisis: Who Buys When Owners Retire?
Europe's logistics sector faces a structural crisis as thousands of privately owned freight forwarders and transport operators approach retirement age, yet next-generation family members often lack in
Truck Jobs Jump 4,800 in August, But Longer Trend Still Weak
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a notable spike of 4,800 truck transportation jobs in August, bringing total employment to 1,470,300, the highest level since October. However, this single-mont
Transporters Face Fuel Crunch Amid Union Levy Relief Demands
India's transportation sector is facing a significant fuel availability crisis, with unions mobilizing to demand relief measures from government on fuel levies. This bottleneck comes at a time when fr
DOT Shuts Down 110 CDL Schools Over English Proficiency Fraud
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an emergency shutdown of 110 commercial driver training schools, with Texas and Pennsylvania each accounting for 13 affected facilities. The federal act
Trucking Program Covers Tuition, Offers New Drivers $1K+ Weekly
The trucking industry continues to deploy aggressive recruitment strategies to combat persistent driver shortages through comprehensive training subsidies and competitive compensation packages. This p
BLS Revises Up Transportation & Warehousing Employment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released preliminary benchmark revisions showing a significant upward adjustment of 135,100 workers in the Transportation & Warehousing sector for March 2026, a 2% revis
FMCSA Tests Flexible 14-Hour Clock Pause for Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has completed pre-testing for two significant pilot programs that would fundamentally alter how truck drivers structure their workdays. The Split Duty P
UK HGV Driver Shortage Drives Freight Rates Higher
The United Kingdom is experiencing a significant contraction in HGV driver availability, creating a supply-demand imbalance that is forcing freight rates upward across the logistics sector. This short
Supreme Court Jolts Chicago Logistics With Labor Ruling
A significant Supreme Court ruling has created immediate uncertainty for Chicago's logistics and transportation sector, one of the nation's largest hubs for warehousing, last-mile delivery, and freigh
Driver Shortages Drive US-Mexico Freight Market Transformation
The US-Mexico freight market is undergoing significant structural change driven by concurrent pressures: acute driver shortages limiting trucking capacity, and a surge in export volumes demanding more
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
Driving Change: Respect for Women in Transport & Logistics
This article examines the critical role of gender diversity and workplace respect in the transportation and logistics sectors. The transport industry has historically been male-dominated, but increasi
Truck Drivers Die at 61: Industry Addresses Critical Health Crisis
The trucking industry faces a structural labor crisis: drivers die an average of 20+ years earlier than the general U.S. population. Project 61, a nonprofit founded by former logistics entrepreneur Je
Freight Industry Mourns Loss of Key Figure Garry Marshall
The freight and logistics industry is mourning the loss of Garry Marshall, described as a 'gentle giant' by colleagues and industry peers. While the article title and limited content provide sparse op
FedEx Cuts 173 Jobs at Southern California Facilities
FedEx is executing a workforce reduction affecting 173 employees across multiple facilities in Southern California, reflecting broader industry trends toward operational optimization and cost manageme
Pakistan Goods Transporters Strike Halts Export Logistics
A strike by goods transporters in Pakistan has created a significant disruption to export logistics operations, according to reporting by the Pakistan Transport and Freight Forwarders Association (PTE
Radiant Logistics Launches Independent-Agent Program
Radiant Logistics, based in Renton, Washington, has unveiled a new independent-agent program designed to expand its operational capacity and increase workforce flexibility. This strategic initiative r
Supply Chain Providers Cut 1,200+ Jobs Amid Freight Market Slowdown
Supply chain and freight logistics providers have announced workforce reductions exceeding 1,200 positions, signaling a structural contraction in the freight market. This follows months of declining f
STG Logistics Settles $2.2M Drayage Driver Misclassification Case
STG Logistics has resolved a worker misclassification case with New Jersey state agencies, resulting in a $2.2 million payout to affected drayage drivers, with an additional $555,000 directed to state
Building Warehouse Workforces Ready for Automation
The supply chain industry faces a critical inflection point as warehouse automation accelerates while labor markets remain unpredictable. Organizations must move beyond treating automation and workfor
Freedom Haulers Program Expands Veteran Truck Driver Pathways
The Department of Transportation announced Freedom Haulers, a federal initiative to accelerate veteran hiring into commercial trucking roles. While branded as new, the program primarily repackages and
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