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Tyson Foods Inc., the top U.S. meat company by sales, reported better-than-expected earnings as surging prices for beef and chicken helped to offset a decline in volumes amid a tight labor market.

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 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.

Trucking is continuing to see an active mergers and acquisitions market with several deals recently announced.

TFI International saw adjusted net income increase 59% during the third quarter of 2021, the company reported Oct. 28.

Canadian carrier Mullen Group Ltd. reported record revenue but saw profits decline in the third quarter.

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 saw its highest quarterly revenue and operating income in its history during the third quarter, the company reported Nov 2.

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.