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Driver Shortage Myths Debunked: Freight Demand Drives Trucking Jobs

Freight Waves

Yet, researchers and industry experts argue the labor market functions well when freight demand is strong. A December 2024 study by Professors Jonathan Phares, Jason Miller, and Stephen Burks, published by the Association for Supply Chain Management, shows carriers hire drivers when freight demand rises and reduce staff when it falls.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for July 18, 2025

Supply Chain Digest

That was the minor drop in the American Trucking Associations’ Freight Tonnage Index – leaving it basically flat – in May versus April, according to the ATA this week. in May versus the same period in 2024, as the freight recession continues on. The Index was down 1.3%

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T-Rex Prestige Worldwide: Thriving in a Down Market and Having Fun with Tyler Hildebrand

The Logistics of Logistics

After spending years in creative fields as an artist and filmmaker, and in higher education as an instructor and administrator, he found his way to the transportation industry in 2019. 100% Tender Acceptance: They commit to accepting all contracted freight with no exceptions, ensuring reliable service for their customers.

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The Next War Will Be Fought in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

According to a 2024 survey by the National Association of Manufacturers, 72% of supply chain leaders now identify geopolitical instability as their top operational risk, up from just 28% in 2019. But fewer than 30% have integrated real-time threat monitoring into their day-to-day decision-making. What can you do?

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How Automation in the Supply Chain Will Make Employees More Strategic & Improve the Overall Supply Chain

Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis

Improved Supplier/Vendor Management (Automated buying on an e-commerce website for repeat orders, automated freight pickups for inbound delivery, automated tracking alerts). Improved Picking & Warehouse Efficiency thanks to Picking Autonomous Mobile Robots & Voice Commands. February 6, 2019 11.00 AM PST, 2.00 PM EST, 7.00

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Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending June 6, 2025

Supply Chain Digest

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Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending June 27, 2025

Supply Chain Digest

The only loser in our index for the week was warehouse developer Prologis, down just 0.1%. Related Videos Related News & Videos Coming soon --> Supply Chain Digest Home | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy | --> Sitemap | Privacy Policy © 2006-2019 Supply Chain Digest - All Rights Reserved