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J.B. Hunt Execs Say Mandate Issues Extend Beyond Drivers
The question of how a federal vaccine mandate might affect transportation workers other than truck drivers must be considered amid broader discussion of the proposal, an industry executive said at a recent event.
Werner CEO Voices Concern Over Vaccine Mandate
Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers during a recent event said that while his company is encouraging staff to get a COVID-19 vaccination, he noted the nature of the work in trucking — and of the workforce itself — suggests a vaccination mandate is not an ideal path.
Strong M&A Market Continues
Trucking is continuing to see an active mergers and acquisitions market with several deals recently announced.
TFI Reports 124% Jump in Revenue for Q3
TFI International saw adjusted net income increase 59% during the third quarter of 2021, the company reported Oct. 28.
Revenue Rises, Profit Drops for Mullen Group in Q3
Canadian carrier Mullen Group Ltd. reported record revenue but saw profits decline in the third quarter.
UPS, TuSimple Expand Partnership
UPS and TuSimple plan to expand their relationship by adding routes where TuSimple will move cargo in autonomous Class 8 trucks in the southeastern and western U.S.
ArcBest Reports Record Revenue for Q3
ArcBest saw its highest quarterly revenue and operating income in its history during the third quarter, the company reported Nov 2.
Walmart to Hire Drivers, Supply Chain Workers in N.Y. Capital Region
Retail giant Walmart plans to hire thousands of “supply chain associates” nationwide ranging from warehouse workers to truck drivers during a job fair Nov. 3-4.
C&S Wholesale Services to lay off 175 in Connecticut
C&S Wholesale Services Inc. plans to permanently lay off 175 employees at its warehouse facility here, according to a notice filed with the state.
J.B. Hunt Adds Digital Freight Matching Within SAP ERP
J.B. Hunt Transportation Services announced Oct. 27 that its freight-matching solutions will now be available to businesses using the enterprise resource planning software SAP ERP.
November 1, 2021