Perspective

The driver shortage is not a new issue for the trucking industry. It’s been at the top of the list of challenges facing fleets for years.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced that it does not expect its final rule mandating logging devices for carriers until Sept. 30, 2015.

For years, transportation and logistics industry experts have been speculating on when less-than-truckload companies would begin the transition from using the historical National Motor Freight Classification — only used within the U.S. LTL industry — to a more global pricing methodology, commonly known as density-based pricing.

Harsh weather is on the way, and everyone is wondering if this year’s holiday season will mirror last year’s struggles.There are a few things shippers can do to prepare for potential supply chain disruptions.    

Ports of entry along our land borders with Canada and Mexico facilitate more than $625 billion in trade every year, supporting nearly 14 million American jobs.

The advent of social and digital technology has changed a lot in the way we do business. Companies used to have a much higher degree of control and awareness as to what was being said about their organization, their products and their industry. This has fundamentally changed — and most organizations are scrambling to keep up.

With all the news about company bankruptcies, increased government regulations, higher equipment costs and economic uncertainty, some motor-carrier owners are looking for options.

How you interact with the truck drivers you represent can make a significant impact on your client’s satisfaction — and even the ultimate resolution of the case.

When I began my journey in trucking, I had no idea it would end up here — as American Trucking Associations chairman, a leading spokesperson for all the good things our industry does and for which it stands.

Since we last met in Orlando, Florida, I have had the once-in-a-lifetime privilege of representing this industry as American Trucking Associations’ chairman.