Over half of logistics jobs worldwide (60%) “are expected to change through AI and automation, but only 28% of talent report access to training and upskilling opportunities, according to a study by Randstad.” Randstad continues to point out “that its research suggests upskilling has not caught up with the digital transformation, leaving workers feeling unprepared for the demands of changing modern logistics technology.”
There’s an embarrassment of riches when selecting a trucking company in Wisconsin to work for, so Freightwaves has simplified the process by researching the 248 trucking companies across the state and helped highlight the companies that lead the way in “pay, benefits, workplace culture, and other critical areas.”
While the truck driving industry has always contributed to commerce, nowadays it exists even more so “at the intersection of innovation and necessity, transforming how goods are moved across long distances.” With that being said, the rise of electric vehicles and mental health issues has taken over the trucking news cycle as well.
Australia’s biggest listed tech company believes artificial intelligence will eliminate up to half of all logistics jobs, while making the other half much more important:.
“Wisetech Global has built a number of AI agents into its Cargowise platform that is used by more than 17,000 freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers to manage shipments around the world.”
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The Trump administration’s most recent move to solidify standards for commercial truck drivers, by flagging almost half of the driving schools as noncompliant, might not disrupt the trucking industry, experts say, but the heavy attention on immigrant drivers might.
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The United States economy is dependent on truckers with their big rigs carrying food, fuel and countless other goods around the nation. But it’s also a tumultuous and tiring job, replete with stress and monotony. With that said, new technology is promising to alter the industry with new driver-assistance features meaning to make the job safer and less demanding.
The U.S. Postal Service is putting on free hiring events on November 7 and November 8, for positions in the Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties “to help future employees create their online profile and immediately start applying for postal positions.” As part of its newly minted 10-year transformation and modernization plan, “the Postal Service aims to build a more stable and empowered workforce.”
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) will be announcing the five professional truck driver finalists for the 2025 ATA National Driver of the Year Award. The ATA National Driver of the Year Award, sponsored by DMC Insurance, highlights one exceptional professional driver for his or her career-long professional achievements, along with their commitment to excellence and safety on the road.
A trucking and logistics company is terminating a nearly three decade relationship with Mercedes-Benz in Vance, Alabama. Averitt recently announced “it will conclude its contract with the automaker on Dec. 31, affecting nearly 200 jobs ranging from drivers to administrative support and leadership.”
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Truck driving is more than just endless highways and middle-of-the-night gas stops. It’s the bread and butter of the logistics industry: “from fresh groceries to new phones, truck drivers move what we need every day. As online shopping continues to grow, trucking becomes even more crucial. That means paychecks are staying strong in 2025.”
