hiring News Updates

Business, Logistics, Top 100

UPS to Hire 100,000, Many in 30 Minutes or Less

The package delivery company said Sept. 9 that it plans to hire more than 100,000 people for the busy holiday shipping season, many of whom will get job offers within 30 minutes of applying.

September 9, 2021
Government, Business

State, Local Job Recovery Stalls Amid Virus Resurgence

State and local governments shed employees in August, underscoring the impact of the latest surge in U.S. coronavirus infections and the cautious approach municipalities have been taking with their windfall from federal aid.

September 3, 2021
Government, Business

Hiring Slows to 235,000 Jobs After Two Strong Months

WASHINGTON — America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a surprisingly weak gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.

September 3, 2021
Business, Top 100, TCA

Walmart 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, 2021
Government, Business

Perspective: Promoting Inclusiveness Is Every Trucking Leader's Responsibility

Today’s young people want to live and work in diverse and inclusive communities, and are looking for companies that share that vision. U.S. Xpress President Eric Fuller says he can address these issues within his company, but it is the responsibility of all trucking leaders to look out for the industry.

June 30, 2021
Government, Business

US Employers Add 916,000 Jobs in March as Hiring Accelerates

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold as vaccinations accelerate, stimulus checks flow through the economy and businesses increasingly reopen.

April 2, 2021
Business, Logistics

Direct Connect Logistix to Bolster Sales Force

Despite the coronavirus, salespeople experienced in arranging freight shipments remain in demand, as was made clear at one logistics company looking to add employees using virtual methods.

April 22, 2020
Business, Logistics

Trucking Companies Increase Hiring to Bolster Supply Chain

Despite the pressure the coronavirus is putting on the economy, some transportation-related companies are hiring.

March 17, 2020
Business

Smaller Share of US Small Businesses Unable to Fill Positions

U.S. small businesses found it a little easier to fill jobs in December, consistent with a moderating, yet still-robust, labor market, National Federation of Independent Business data showed Jan. 9.

January 9, 2020
Business

How to Hire More Drivers By Training Recruiter in Sales

As the industry-wide [quality] driver shortage continues to loom large, attracting, hiring, and retaining drivers has become incredibly important, and much of this responsibility rests on the shoulders of CDL driver recruiters. Understanding the parallel between recruiting and sales is a critical step. With drivers considered as ‘leads’ in a ‘sales funnel’, recruiters can nurture these contacts, create lasting relationships, and be successful in today’s challenging environment.

December 12, 2019