The Biden administration has announced a new initiative to strengthen trucking driver recruitment. The 90-day plan will seek to increase awareness of the industry’s job opportunities and address national concerns about driver recruitment and retention. The goal, according to a White House executive order, is to promote public understanding of…
The supply chain industry has always been a target for cyberattacks, but in recent years the frequency of these threats has increased dramatically. Attacks on the supply chain not only disrupt US shippers like Pharmaceutical Companies and Automobile Manufacturers, but they can also lead to large-scale data breaches that affect…
Transportation companies are always looking for the best talent to fill their open positions. This is especially true when it comes to finding qualified people who can move goods across the country or even around the world. Transportation industry professionals need to be aware of what makes certain candidates stand…
Trucking companies are preparing for the busiest time of year. With the recent effects of the pandemic in trucking on top of the holiday season, Shippers are expected to prepare for record peak season volumes. The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales will increase by 8-10% this year. While more…
Freight delivery is one of the most essential parts of our economy. It’s also one of the most vulnerable. The trucking industry faces cyber-attack risks daily, with many trucking companies and drivers not even aware they are being targeted by hackers intent on disrupting freight delivery and negatively impacting businesses…
Trucking is one of the most vital industries to US Commerce. A small disturbance in the supply chain can have a huge impact on truckers, as well as those who depend on their services. Supply chains have been getting more and more complex as globalization has grown. The global supply…
The global supply chain has regularly been impacted by major disruptors such as natural disasters but the impact of Covid-19 is unlike anything major manufacturers and shippers have ever seen before. How supply chain professionals respond to these challenges will result in major shifts of suppliers and trade lanes that…
According to Business Insider, the US trucking industry has grown to $800 billion, but the industry has faced many ongoing challenges in the past few years. Some of the most critical issues have been, an ongoing and growing driver shortage—which has been a top concern for the industry in 2018…
In the past, freight shippers were often obliged to become heavily involved with the spot market to get their freight shipped, especially when existing capacity became strained and could not meet the demand for getting their products shipped. The problem with such reliance on the spot market is twofold: first,…
Why and how logistics, transportation, and supply chain professionals must adopt digital and technology to thrive as the world changes. Efficiency is the most important aspects of a business. Saving time for consumers and your company is a win-win for all. Better tools created by new digital technologies that are…
