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Driver Shortage Myths Debunked: Freight Demand Drives Trucking Jobs

Freight Waves

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. Warehousing Expansion: E-commerce drove warehousing jobs up 14% in 2020 and 38% in 2021.

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Low unemployment is great for everyone, right? (Not so much in logistics…)

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percent, followed by North Dakota, 2.5 As we’ve noted in previous posts, contingent workers are the folks who come in to work in warehouses, on trucks, and distribution centers, and who keep the packages coming in from all of those Amazon orders you place online. Colorado had the lowest unemployment rate in May, 2.3

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. . It is prudent to check with supply chain partners to ensure they are operating as normal in Delaware.??? . ensure your supply chain partners?are Restricted? .

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

While many retailers are discounting, canceling orders, and otherwise scrambling to get rid of a glut of goods filling their stores and warehouses, some are embracing their higher inventory levels. While prescriptions are not eligible for the retailer’s one-hour delivery service, they may be eligible for delivery through Walgreens Express.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Starting next week, Amazon will start actively recruiting existing small businesses in 23 states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Washington. percent), manufacturing (4.5

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This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

While still in the early stages of development, the emerging technology will instantly transport an item once it is picked at a warehouse or store to your living room. Nestle USA , a business unit of Nestle SA, is investing in regenerative agriculture practices across its DiGiorno supply chain to reduce the company’s overall carbon footprint.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. It is prudent to check with supply chain partners to ensure they are operating as normal in Delaware. If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight. District of Columbia. Status: Restricted. Massachusetts.