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Trucking
Truckers are in short supply. Drug testing doesn't help.
Jan 4, 2021
Drivers are retiring, while the pandemic and new drug-test data sharing are keeping many from joining the ranks.
How trucking offers clues about where the economy’s headed
by
Justin Ho
Aug 28, 2020
Trucking volume offers a glimpse into consumer demand today, and what that demand might look like down the road.
There's already a shortage of big-rig truck drivers, and the pandemic may make it worse
Apr 10, 2020
Many DMVs and driver-training schools are closed, making it impossible for new drivers to get behind the wheel.
In logistics, employers scramble for workers
May 7, 2019
Bureau of Labor Statistics data show nearly 90,000 job openings in warehousing, transportation and utilities in March.
U.S. short on long-haul truckers
Mar 13, 2019
Trucking companies are boosting pay and trying to make the lifestyle more amenable to a new generation of drivers.
Can shipping freight across the country be as easy as finding a ride across town?
Aug 23, 2018
"There's a lot more going on in the background when it comes to truck loads," one expert says.
Why a trucker shortage really, really matters
Jun 15, 2018
The U.S. is facing a national trucker shortage. With the economy in an upswing, there’s more of a demand for goods than there are people to transport them. As carriers try to attract drivers with perks and pay raises, companies that rely on shipping say an unexpected rise in shipping costs has forced them to […]
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Tesla unveils an electric truck, but will it catch on?
Nov 17, 2017
CEO Elon Musk said the new electric Tesla trucks will have a range of about 300 miles. But truckers may not want to pay for the cleaner ride. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Lull in manufacturing drives merger in trucking
Apr 10, 2017
The latest merger of two corporate giants, worth a combined $5.1 billion, is far from New York City. Instead, it’s the joining of two major trucking companies, Swift and Knight. The new company, Knight-Swift, will be based in Phoenix, where both companies have their headquarters. The trucking industry faces challenges, like flat demand from manufacturers, […]
Self-driving trucks could mean fewer jobs for drivers
by
Molly Wood
Aug 19, 2016
1.8 million jobs are on the line.