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(43 articles)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-month
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% revisi
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
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