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GPS Data Shows Critical Truck Deliveries Continue Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Reduced overall highway traffic is allowing trucks to arrive at their delivery destinations faster.
March 25, 2020

The American Transportation Research Institute is releasing new data showing that trucks are continuing to move – in many cases faster than usual – to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Small Business in Transportation Coalition warns of supply chain disruptions

As the House of Representatives is expected to vote to impeach the President, this could very well set off a chain of events.
December 18, 2019
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC), Washington, D.C., issued a warning that various political actions at Federal and state levels may quickly escalate into a supply chain crisis for Americans.
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Transportation trends and 2020 market outlook

Data, technology and collaboration are available to help companies move forward in building more efficient transportation networks.
Jeff Thomas
November 13, 2019

Transplace discusses how seasonality affects trucking, and how companies can overcome adverse weather or unforeseen events.


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Report reveals truck refrigeration market worth $15B by 2025

The medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment has shown tremendous growth in terms of production in recent years.
October 31, 2019
The truck refrigeration unit market is projected to reach $15 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.21%, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, New York.
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Research shows 75% of companies believe investing in ground transportation directly supports growth

Companies are increasingly viewing ground transportation as being more than a tactical commodity, with 71% now considering it to be a strategic component of their businesses.
September 11, 2019
Nearly 83% of businesses are willing to pay more for better and value-added services as long as they provide a measurable return on their investment, according to a research report released by DHL, Westerville, Ohio.
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Study quantifies driver detention impacts

ATRI’s analysis found that across the 4-year period, detention frequency and length increased, with negative impacts on driver productivity, regulatory compliance and compensation.
September 4, 2019
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), Arlington, Va., released the results of a new analysis on the safety and productivity impacts of truck driver detention at customer facilities.
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Study: Transportation, logistics job openings rise 49% in June

As increased demand for shipping from the rise of e-commerce tangles with an aging trucking workforce, demand for workers and is rising.
July 8, 2019
The U.S. labor market continued its sluggish performance in June, offering little relief after a disappointing jobs report in May, according to a “Job Market Report” produced by Glassdoor, Chicago.
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Study: Truckload volumes rise in March

Flatbed freight was the strongest segment of the three, with a 10% increase in demand for available trucks.
April 18, 2019
Truckload freight volumes increased in March although ample capacity and weather-related supply chain disruptions kept rates in check, according to a report produced by DAT Solutions, Portland, Ore.
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Survey discusses blockchain paradox in transportation, logistics

The vast majority of respondents (88%) believe that blockchain will disrupt the industry at least somewhat.
February 15, 2019
The transportation and logistics industry is experiencing a slow rate of blockchain adoption, according to a survey released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Boston, Mass.
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