Transportation Chain 3: Labor Shortage in Trucking

Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, details the labor shortage in trucking during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what this means for the future of freight.

June 22, 2020

Brielle JaekelMarina MayerMackenna Moralez

Transportation experts detail the issues surrounding labor shortage amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top Software & Tech Award Resized

2024 Top Software & Tech Award: Nominations Open

This award spotlights new-to-market and enhancements to existing software and technology solutions designed to provide automation, efficiency and visibility to the supply chain space. Submissions close Sept. 23.

With emerging technologies taking hold across the supply chain industry, the role of TMS and other emerging technologies is ever-changing.

Emerging Technologies Bring New Opportunities to Freight Management

Thanks to emerging technologies, the freight management industry continues to evolve and bring new opportunities for moving freight along the cold chain.

Women in Supply Chain Forum: Ulta Beauty, Uber Freight, Coca-Cola to Lead Content Sessions

Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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Maersk Releases Triple Refrigerant Reefer Cooling Machine

MCI introduced the Star Cool 1.1, a triple refrigerant reefer cooling machine designed to promote sustainable global cold chains.

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How Advanced Data Analytics Have Reshaped Dynamic Pricing for Transportation Fleets

Not all algorithms are built alike, so it’s important for companies to understand if they are leveraging accurate, real-time data to determine a procurement decision suited for their organization.

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Women in Supply Chain: Freight Freedom's Lida Hakobyan Named Overall Rising Star

Lida Hakobyan, truck driver-turned entrepreneur and founder of Freight Freedom, was named the overall winner of the Rising Stars category for this year’s Women in Supply award.

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Princeton TMX Adds Barge Capabilities to Multi-modal TMS

Princeton TMX announces a strategic partnership with OpenTug to integrate OpenTug’s marine logistics capabilities into the Princeton TMX system.

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Beyond the Canadian Rail Strike: Alexis Asks

In the wake of the Canadian rail strike one thing is certain: The need for strategic planning is imperative for the real-life scenarios that continue to muddle logistics.

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Norfolk Southern Reaches Tentative Bargaining Agreements with Additional Labor Unions

These nine agreements underscore NS’ commitment to pay, healthcare, and time off for its craft railroaders.

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Logistics Industry Expresses Cautious Optimism Amid Market Uncertainty in Q4

Supply chain professionals express cautious optimism regarding revenue growth in Q4, despite an increasing awareness of potential risks, according to data released by BlueGrace Logistics.

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ChargePoint’s AI Solution to Enhance Driver Support and Improve Network Reliability

ChargePoint announced an AI-powered driver support tool to rapidly accelerate the diagnosis and repair of charging stations in the field.

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AFS Logistics Appoints Andy Dyer as CEO

Personnel updates sees new appointments at ProGlove, Cheetah and more.

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How Tech-Based Solutions Provided Added Visibility to Global Supply Chains

In today’s business climate, companies can stay ahead of their competition through proactive - rather than reactive - measures.

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Inter-Americas Supply Chains Rank Most Important for Strategic Planning: Study

About 92% of survey respondents consider creation of dedicated inter-Americas supply chains to be important to their organization’s strategic planning, according to a study released by DP World, in collaboration with Journal of Commerce by S&P Global.

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Strong Air Cargo Demand Growth Extends into July

Total demand rose by 13.6% compared to July 2023 levels (14.3% for international operations). This is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth.

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3PL Industry Posts Positive Gains for First Time in 2 Years

For the first time in two years, the 3PL market posted positive growth in total shipments, a 5% increase over Q1 2024 and 3.5% growth year over year, according to Transportation Intermediaries Association.

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project44 Launches Emissions Monitoring to Improve Supply Chain Sustainability

project44 announced Emissions Monitoring, giving shippers, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) the Scope 3 emissions insights necessary for optimized sustainability decision-making.

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Qued Enhances AI-Driven Load Scheduling Platform with Email Request Option

Qued, Inc. launched a new feature to its AI-enabled smart workflow pattern that enables carriers and shippers to use a simple email request to automatically schedule and confirm load appointments.

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Mexico-to-U.S. Imports Reach All-Time High

Record truck border crossings and ground import volumes cement Mexico as No. 1 U.S. importer amid declining Chinese imports, according to Motive.

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CPKC to Restart Railway Operations Following Labor Strike

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is preparing to restart railway operations in Canada.

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Managing Port Congestion and Temperature Risks in the Global Supply Chain

By leveraging real-time data and proactive measures, stakeholders can minimize delays, maintain product quality, reduce waste and ensure regulatory adherence.

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Canadian Rail Strike: What Does it Mean for U.S. Supply Chains?

On Aug. 22, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern shut down operations. Here's what this means. Less than 24 hours later, they reached an agreement with the Teamsters labor union. But what does this mean?

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Cargo Theft Soars 49% in First Half of 2024: Report

Freight hubs and major cities across North America are witnessing an alarming surge in cargo theft, according to Overhaul’s U.S. & Canada H1 2024 Cargo Theft Report.

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Wabash Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Personnel updates sees changes at Wabash and updates at Synkrato.

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Turning Restaurants’ Waste Management Challenges into Sustainable Opportunities

Every drop of recycled cooking oil becomes a step closer to a more sustainable world.

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U.S. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Investments, Jobs Continue to Grow

EV manufacturing investments over the last nine years has now reached $199 billion, and 63% of that came after passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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AMX Trucking Introduces New Flatbed Specialized Division

AMX Trucking, Inc. is expanding its fleet with the addition of a new flatbed specialized division.