Winter Driving Season Forecast: Delays Likely

Each year, as we prepare for the winter driving season, it is typical that we warn our customers delays are likely to occur.  We often suggest wider timeframes, flexibility on delivery dates, and ordering in advance if a winter storm is being predicted.  While companies and drivers can prepare for the winter by getting their […]

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Driver Availability Sees Considerable Improvement

Over the pandemic, the United States saw a drastic driver shortage in the logistics industry, but the industry should see more drivers available soon. There has been an increase in the available driver pool, partially because most drivers will be exempt from the new Covid-19 vaccine mandate. It seems that only the team drivers and […]

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Congress Passes DRIVE, Safe Act

The trucking industry has remained resilient throughout the pandemic, but one of the main issues that is constantly making headlines is the shortage of drivers. On November 5th a $1 trillion infrastructure package that includes reworking roads, bridges and a program that will bring younger drivers into the trucking industry was approved. The Developing Responsible […]

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How is the driver shortage effecting our schools?

In some of our previous blog post’s we’ve discussed the driver shortage and how it is affecting the fuel industry. In the fuel industry alone, it is hard to find drivers with the proper requirements and hazmat endorsements. This is causing drivers who are qualified to ask for competitive wages, which is causing freight rates […]

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Inflation Affecting the Trucking Industry

With the pandemic end in sight, trailer manufacturers are playing catch up and battling strong demand that is not being offset by high prices. Manufacturers orders are backed up several months and they are renegotiating pricing with consumers due to the volatile market. Trailers are reaching new highs, carriers and manufacturers are paying premiums to […]

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The Shortage Continues…

The narrative of the pre pandemic day’s is still the same regarding the trucking industry and being short on drivers. Many businesses and consumers are affected by the shortage making delayed deliveries the norm for many Americans. With an estimated 61,000 drivers short at the end of 2019, it goes without saying that COVID-19 in […]

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Home Improvement? I Wood if I Could.

As the pandemic hit, many people began home improvement projects that they had been putting off while being stuck at home.  Simultaneously, sawmills and wood processing factories were temporarily shutting their doors.  Additionally, a 2017 20% tariff on Canadian lumber had kept that supply limited to U.S. consumers.  Nonproductive factories combined with existing tariffs are […]

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Driver Shortage… A global problem!

Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, many companies were faced with a shortage of CDL drivers. With layoffs and unemployment at a record high, it is logical to think that there would be a lot more people stepping in to fill the truck driver shortage. However, going into 2021 that is not the case and the industry […]

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