Truckers Face Outages, Road Closures and Fuel Supply Challenges in Ida’s Wake
Trucking companies are contending with obstructed routes, power outages and fuel supply challenges in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
September 2, 2021Walmart Hiring 20,000, Including Freight Handlers, Technicians
Walmart is looking to hire 20,000 new workers ahead of the holiday season, including freight handlers, lift drivers, technicians and more.
September 1, 2021Largest Electric Truck Deployment Ever Gets Going in Southern California
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The largest commercial deployment of battery-electric trucks in North America is ramping up in Southern California for an eight-year run, state officials announced Aug. 31 during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo here.
September 1, 2021Private Fleets Face Stiff Competition From For-Hire Carriers in Battle for Drivers
Private fleets once had a clear advantage in the endless competition to hire trained truck drivers and provide them with the equipment needed to move America’s goods. But the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have upended that advantage.
August 27, 2021Interactive Map: Where the 2021 Top 100 Private Carriers Are in North America
Mouse over our interactive map to find out where the 2021 Top 100 Private Carriers are located by region in North America.
August 27, 2021About Us: Transport Topics' Top 100 Private Carriers
Learn more about Transport Topics' Top 100 Private Carriers
August 27, 2021GXO Survey Shows Pandemic Trends Have Accelerated Online Returns
GXO Logistics Chief Investment Officer Mark Manduca detailed Aug. 24 what is driving a rise in online returns and what that may mean for transportation.
August 25, 2021UPS Starts Drone Delivery of COVID Vaccines
UPS Inc. started delivering coronavirus vaccines with the use of drones as part of a new initiative announced Aug. 24.
August 24, 2021Yellow President Darrel Harris Sees Bright Future in Trucking
Yellow President Darrel Harris can still remember his first day in the trucking industry.
August 23, 2021Cowan Systems Implements Driver Incentive Program
Cowan Systems has implemented an incentive program that guarantees every newly hired driver a $15,000 bonus, the company announced Aug. 19.
August 23, 2021