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Driver Shortage
Contributed by Jeff Brasier, LMS Vice President of National Accounts In the fourth quarter of 2007, the transportation marketplace feared there was a significant truck driver shortage that would grow exponentially as the economy expanded. At the time, there was … Continue reading
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Tagged carrier rates, driver shortage, economy, equipment financing
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Capacity Tightens, Carriers Return to the Driver’s Seat
If you like change, the transportation industry is your sanctuary. Just eight months ago, I wrote a blog about shippers being in the driver’s seat (“Rates are Down . . .”). Capacity was loose, carriers were competitive and rates were … Continue reading →