The American Transportation Research Institute, the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, released its 17th annual Top Industry Issues report, identifying a number of the industry’s key concerns including the driver…
Driver Shortage Top ATRI List of Industry Concerns En savoir plus
American Trucking Associations has sent a letter to the Biden administration expressing “grave concern” over the potential damage that the president’s plans for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate could cause many…
US Vaccine Mandate Could Worsen Driver Shortage-Supply Chain Crisis: ATA En savoir plus
The US trucking industry needs at least 80,000 drivers – a number that could double by 2030. Rising freight volumes rise, accelerated retirements because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and new…
US Trucking Industry Now Short 80,000 Drivers: ATA En savoir plus
More gate hours at U.S. ports is only one part of the solution to supply-chain bottlenecks, said trucking groups and industry observers in response to President Biden’s announcement that the…
White House 24/7 Port Plan Not Enough to Alleviate Supply Chain Gridlock: Truckers En savoir plus
The ‘peak’ shipping season is already underway as shoppers appear to have begun purchasing holiday gifts and other items earlier than usual, raising concerns over shipping delays and capacity and…
Pre-Holiday Shipping Demand Will Further Test Supply Chain: Analysts En savoir plus
Workers and industry groups across the transportation sector have begun to push back on the federal vaccine mandate, reports Bloomberg. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) questioned the plan to require…
US Vaccine Mandates Raises Supply Chain Bottleneck Fears En savoir plus
If not for a fuel surcharge, many trucking companies, namely smaller ones, would likely not be able to withstand the rising cost of diesel fuel, James Steed of Steed Standard…
Fuel Surcharge Keeping Carriers Afloat: Steed En savoir plus
Canadians are wondering if recent disruptions in the European supply chain can also occur here. More than any other time in recent memory, Canadians have come to appreciate and understand…
CTA Spells Out How Supply Chain Can Limit Disruptions En savoir plus
FTR reported that preliminary Class 8 orders of 28,100 units in September – down 29% from August and 12% year over year – is due to lack of supply, not…
Class 8 Order Retreat Based on Lack of Supply En savoir plus
