Mullen: No Signs of Freight Recession, but Supply Chain Issues Holding Economy Back Friday July 22, 2022 | Business Conditions, Labour/HR/Driver Shortage Merger and acquisition activity and an ability to pass along price increases were the drivers behind the strong second quarter growth for Mullen Group, said its chairman Murray Mullen, who also added that while the pace of growth will moderate, he doesn’t see any signs of a significant slowdown anytime soon.