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Trucking Capacity Continues to Increase in Peak Season
Transportation costs and trucking capacity change results from several reasons, including low demand. Customer spending demands may be lowering due to fears that the current recession will worsen. Similar LMI trends were shown in April 2019, marking a freight recession beginning after COVID lockdowns. The U.S. has also been facing its highest recorded inflation levels in 40 years, contributing to low demand.
What Lies Ahead for Zero Emission Trucks?
Diesel trucks are a significant source of air pollution. In 2018, medium to heavy-duty trucks emitted an estimated 440 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in the U.S. Transportation companies are searching for better trucking alternatives to minimize air pollution. Battery-powered and Hydrogen Fuel Cell trucks are some of these.
Middle Mile and Last Mile Logistics
Due to social distancing, it became more common for goods to be purchased online and delivered to a customer’s home. Even after the business started to reopen, customers began to see e-commerce as a primary shopping source. Many companies had to change how they thought of last mile delivery and started to factor in e-commerce.
Who Can Help You Moving Freight?
In modern shipping, three terms pop up regularly, freight broker, freight forwarder, and customs broker. While they may seem similar, distinct differences are associated with each term. Understanding the differences and benefits of each can be helpful when planning on moving freight. Read here to know exactly what you need.
Navigating Through the Trucking Shortage
Truck driver scarcity has heightened in the past decade, and now shippers are finding alternative solutions to navigate it. In 2021, The American Trucking Association (ATA) reported a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers in America. If this pattern continues on its current trajectory, the deficit may surpass 160,000 truck drivers by 2030.