The demand for drivers and the competitive pay that comes with the job make the trucking industry an untapped resource for women.
Trucking Braces for Looming Rail Strike
A strike could happen if a contract is not ratified by Dec. 9, unless Congress was to intervene. In the meantime, the supply chain is bracing for the impact of a rail shutdown and there is a short-term urgency to divert freight to the trucking sector.
The Trucking Industry Needs to Prepare for the Q4 Retail Boom
Global e-commerce sales in 2022 are expected to hit $5.4 trillion, up from $4.28 trillion in 2017. As we approach approaching the year’s busiest season, we’re still grappling with pandemic-induced supply chain challenges, inflated fuel prices and a supposed driver shortage.
Inflation Rises While Driver Salaries Stay Stagnant
The “driver shortage” is primarily a function of poor utilization resulting in inconsistent and low income, which in turn drives qualified CDL drivers out of the industry in droves.
Artificial intelligence can improve driver utilization and maximize fleet efficiency
Trucking companies everywhere are always looking for ways to become more efficient. Whether it’s driver or truck utilization or something else, most fleets have areas they could improve on.
Biden Maneuvers to Try to Avoid Devastating Rail Strike
Any stoppages would set off a rush among farmers and retailers to secure trucks to move their goods, most likely pushing up spot prices in the trucking industry and adding to cost inflation for industries that rely on trucking, said Priyesh Ranjan, the chief executive of Vorto, a supply chain platform.
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Anxieties Rise in Trucking Market With Fears of ‘Great Purge’
Trucking industry insiders and analysts have warned of elevated risk of trouble for the industry in coming months, as low trucking spot rates and diminishing demand for goods lurk on the horizon, boding ill for trucking companies and their employees.
Staying Afloat In The Trucking Market On A Rainy Day As A Small Fleet Business
A hearty welcome to the 47th edition of The Logistics Rundown, a weekly digest that aims to put some perspective on what’s brewing within the logistics industry. This is a space where we religiously dissect market trends, chat with industry thought leaders, highlight supply chain innovation, celebrate startups, and share news nuggets.
Inefficiencies and Shifting Demographics Inherent in Trucking Issues
Trucking industry challenges have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. But the heart of the long-standing problem isn’t driver shortages, says Priyesh Ranjan, CEO of Vorto, a Denver-based automated supply chain software provider. Rather, it’s inefficiency and shifting demographics.
