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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Study reveals freight railroads implement positive train control on over 80% of required miles

As of Dec. 31, 2018, the Class I railroads invested $10.5 billion in the development, installation and implementation of PTC.
January 24, 2019
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At the end of 2018, the nation’s largest freight railroads were operating positive train control (PTC) across the vast majority – 83.2% – of the required Class I PTC route miles nationwide, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR), Washington, D.C.
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Study: Driver shortage, capacity crunch ranks biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019

Respondents who opted to write-in their own answer by selecting “Other” noted issues such as damages to products in transit, temperature-control shipping, optimized inventory management and lead time reduction.
January 17, 2019
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Over 44% of respondents ranked driver shortage and capacity crunch as the biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019, according to a survey conducted by Kuebix, Maynard, Mass.
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EVENTS

5/12/20 to 5/14/20
Marriott Downtown
Kansas City, MO
United States
Contact: Carrie Foor, NARS executive director

The North American Rail Shippers Association Annual Meeting

The North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS) has released the 2020–2023 conference schedule for its Annual Meeting and the biannual meetings of each of its regional organizations.

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