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Supply Chain 247: DAT Truckload Volume Index sees more new records set
Nov 29, 2021
The most recent edition of the DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI), for the month of October, which was recently released by DAT Freight & Analytics, again set a new all-time high, with the firm observing that truckload prices, at all-time highs, reflect how shippers are willing to pay premium rates to move their freight.
Business Insider: The winners and losers in the labor shortage that’s exacerbating the already historic supply-chain crunch
Nov 27, 2021
The pain of the labor shortage isn't evenly spread — here's who's getting it right and who's not getting people in the door.
The Packer: DAT Truckload Volume Index hits all-time high, gaining 2% in October
Nov 24, 2021
Prices for truckload services spiked to their highest levels yet in October, reflecting shippers’ willingness to pay a premium to move goods through their supply chains.
Transport Topics: Truck Tonnage Rises in October
Nov 23, 2021
Truck tonnage in October posted the strongest year-over-year gain since just before summer, American Trucking Associations announced, as consumers ramped up early spending in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season.
Overdrive: Hours waivers extended in two states
Nov 09, 2021
Two states extend HOS waivers prompted by drought conditions.
Market Watch: How trucking became the weak link in America’s supply chain
Nov 09, 2021
‘Every single thing in your apartment, your house, whatever, has been in a truck.’ But the shortage of trucks and drivers has caused havoc.
Logistics Management: The Future of Motor Freight 2021
Nov 08, 2021
As shippers and carriers work to adjust to the “new abnormal,” some of the industry’s top experts share their insights on what’s around the next corner for freight management—and what new trends may emerge by 2030.
Rate Linx: Follow These 15 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts to Get (and Stay) Ahead of the Curve
Nov 05, 2021
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in SCM and round out your knowledge base by following these industry leaders.
The Wall Street Journal: Freight Operators’ Profits Are Surging in Strained Supply-Chain Markets
Nov 03, 2021
Trucking companies, freight brokers and shipping lines are reaping big gains as companies scramble to move their goods.
Transport Topics: Technology Helps Manage Spot Market
Nov 02, 2021
Tight Capacity, Labor Shortage Persist.