by Lori Conger | Feb 18, 2022 | Industry Analysis
All modes of transportation are considering hydrogen-base fuels to decarbonize freight. The question on debate is whether the industry should use blue hydrogen while it waits for green hydrogen to become more economical. If blue hydrogen is used, the hope is that it...
by Lori Conger | Feb 2, 2022 | Industry Analysis
It’s no secret the logistics industry is hurting for drivers. According to the American Trucking Association, driver shortage hit a historic high by the end of 2021, weighing in at 80,00 drivers based on freight demand...
by Lori Conger | Jan 18, 2022 | Industry Analysis
Secretary of Transportation Research Pete Buttigieg spoke about his commitment to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation in assisting to retain and recruit truckers at the annual board meeting January 12. He spoke of the need to recruit and make working conditions...
by Lori Conger | Jan 13, 2022 | Industry Analysis
The question on everyone’s mind for 2022 is how to solve the driver shortage. Due to drivers retiring and companies struggling to hire a younger workforce, the trucking industry is currently short 80,000 workers (according to the American Trucking Associations, or...
by Chris Dupuis | Jan 12, 2022 | Industry Analysis
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 2022 – A Logistics Company Evolved Supply chains have been in a state of constant upheaval for almost two years now. We had two choices: Evolve or die. In March 2020, after the nationwide lockdown from the Coronavirus pandemic had ended,...
by Lori Conger | Jan 5, 2022 | Industry Analysis
Last year was a good one for carriers. They were able to negotiate high rates and keep their trucks loaded constantly. Due to severely strained capacity, driver shortage and new truck backlogs, 2021 proved to be one of the best years for drivers in a long time. But...
