The US Bank Freight Payment Index is a quarterly publication that represents freight shipping volumes and $31.4 billion in freight spend in the truckload and less-than-truckload sectors on a national and regional level. In Q2, both the US Bank National Shipments and Spend Indexes increased. This indicates that the national...
Is it possible that your drivers aren’t getting enough sleep?
It's no secret that truck drivers who are well-rested log more kilometers each day. Research suggests that drivers who get enough sleep drive about 10% more miles per week. This means a trucking fleet's productivity will skyrocket, with benefits such as: On-time delivery performance is improved. There are fewer serious...
During supply chain disruptions, retail sales are projected to rise
The combination of pent-up demand, high personal savings, and consumers eager to purchase retail for the forthcoming holiday season suggests that supply chain disruptions may become even more common. This occurs at a time when retailers are still struggling to meet consumer demand. It's only 95 days until Christmas. With...