US Driver Shortage Continues
Over the next 8 years, the shortage is expected to rise to more than 174,000 drivers. The entire Class 8 truck market, which includes other heavy trucks, saw a shortage of more than 270,000 in the second quarter of 2018.
Reasons for the shortage, range from low pay, the workforce rapidly retiring and younger generations that aren’t keen to pursue a lonely job that can require weeks or months on the road.
According to Cass Information Systems, which tracks freight transactions, costs have risen nationwide as long-haul truck shipping rates were 10 percent higher in July year-over-year, excluding fuel costs.
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Our Commercial Director makes the top 50 global supply chain thought leaders
We are pleased to announce that the Supply Chain Academy’s Commercial Director, Alex Mortimer, has made it into the top 50 global supply chain thought leaders and influencers, as announced by Thinkers360 last week. Alex has been inducted into this prestigious list of...
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Join our webinar on 19th May to find out more about the Supply Chain degree apprenticeship.
Alex Joins the Global Chamber Advisory Board
Supply Chain Academy Commercial Director, Alex Mortimer was recently invited to join and serve on the Global Chamber Advisory board, representing London and UK. The mission of the Global Chamber® is to accelerate cross-border trade and investment in every region of...