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Layoff wave hits freight sector as nearly 9,000 jobs slashed

Freight Waves

Layoffs continue to impact the freight industry as firms across the U.S. States that saw the most freight-related layoffs include Arizona, Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas. Freight-related companies in Mexico have also recently announced major workforce reductions. In the U.S.,

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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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Navigating the Roller Coaster Freight Market with Ryan Schreiber

The Logistics of Logistics

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss navigating the roller coaster freight market. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora , the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. Ryan was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.

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Transportation pricing grows faster than capacity again in May

Freight Waves

Transportation metrics saw little change in May as capacity, utilization and pricing remained in expansion territory, according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. reading for transportation capacity during May, which was roughly in line with April. SONAR: Logistics Managers’ Index (Transportation Prices).

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3 Freight Trends to Watch with Ryan Schreiber

The Logistics of Logistics

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss 3 freight trends to watch. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora , previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber.

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I Don’t Know Who Needs To Hear This But… with Ryan Schreiber

The Logistics of Logistics

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss I don’t know who needs to hear this but… Ryan is the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora , the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. Ryan was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

I also had the benefit of attending a beautiful location, The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. billion of freight, up 15.7% billion of freight, up 20.9%