Driver Pay Rises Amid Driver Shortage Friday June 04, 2021 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage Trucking companies are continuing to increase wages for truck drivers as labour capacity remains in the trucking industry continues to tighten.
Canadian spot market Remains Healthy: Loadlink Thursday May 27, 2021 | Business Conditions Canadian spot market load volumes on the Loadlink platform decreased 14% in April, or 5% when considering the number of business days between March and April. That reflects normal seasonal movements.
‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing in Trucking: ACT Thursday May 27, 2021 | Business Conditions ACT’s heavy-duty forecast continues to reflect the current ‘perfect storm’ of upbeat economic, freight and trucking indicators on the verge of reaching, all-time record levels, said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst.
US Sees Supply Chain Issues Despite Better Market Outlook Friday April 16, 2021 | Business Conditions The US Federal Reserve is seeing both labour and material shortages mounting across several sectors of the U.S. economy, which may have consumers paying even more for everything from fuel to new homes.