Staten Island's union is a first for Amazon. Most experts thought it was impossible, especially since the coordinator had no union experience and did not use the financial and legal resources of established unions. He truly beat the odds. A real-life David versus Goliath.  

The March 2022 jobs report has the economy trending upward, but is that true? Check out our five transportation charts that explain (mostly) everything for details!

Advocates for autonomous vehicles (AVs) argue that widespread adoption would boost the overall safety of motorists. After all, machines do not fall asleep, they make fewer mistakes than humans, do not become angry, text, drink, and follow traffic laws.

Election year politics, the port crisis, and the Freedom Convoy humbled America’s heroes. 

On a somber note, Secretary Buttigieg announced his National Roadway Safety Strategy that identifies ways to improve highway safety and sets a new federal goal of zero fatalities. According to Buttigieg, zero is the only acceptable number of roadway deaths. Though unrealistic, the goal sets a proper tone that will drive subsequent policies.

Buried far beneath the headlines is an ongoing story of American ingenuity and persistence. An extraordinary wave of new business formations began during the depths of the pandemic and continues to this day. 

The latest government data shows the number of people quitting their jobs surged to a new record in August.   Nearly 4.3 million people quit – that’s 2.9% of the workforce.  The previous record was in April at 2.8%, almost 4 million people. 

There is an unprecedented wave of grassroots entrepreneurship coincided with mass resignations. In 2020, 4.35 million people applied to start new businesses – by far, the best year on record.

From May 2020 to May 2021, the price of lumber increased a staggering 400%.  Thereafter, lumber prices plunged and are now below 2018 levels.  The wild ride for lumber illustrates the importance of supply chains and the lingering concerns about inflation.  

By all accounts, the coronavirus pandemic motivated employees to contemplate their careers, reflect on the hours away from family, and envision an entirely different work-life balance. A Great Resignation soon followed. Millions quit their positions to pursue greater job satisfaction and flexibility.

As the pandemic retreats, there is a notable increase in the number of favorable media reports about remote work. However, buried by much of the enthusiasm are 3 facts that pose significant challenges for large and small businesses.

The year 2020 has brought into sharp focus the unsolved and often revisited challenge of finding, hiring, and keeping professional truck drivers.

Fear of the virus and government shutdowns caused a notable shift in consumer buying habits. Favorable projections hinge on consumer’s maintaining unusually high levels of spending on goods relative to services. We don’t think this will continue.

As a federal appeals court considers yet another challenge to California law AB5, a new iLevel poll released today sheds light on the logistics industry’s view of government regulating independent contractors.

As an operator, you know enough to strike out on your own. But becoming an owner-operator means more than just being the boss. Your two roles—as an operator and as an owner—require different skill sets. And, you will need to master both roles.

AB5 is a condensed yet strengthened version of the Borello Test used since 1989 – a way to determine whether someone should be legally viewed as an IC or a full-time employee.

Brokers exploiting Truckers? Let’s examine the issues.

If your company has capacity agreements, volume surges, and O/D pairs that clash with core operational competencies, satisfy commitments by exploiting an accumulated capital network. In other words, develop the strengths of other companies to your advantage. Flex “their” muscle to build your own.

In this complex environment, outstanding service is vital. And successful small businesses must “flex” their capacities to deliver that service.

A friend of mine once told me that in order to truly prepare for the future you need to “dig the well, before you need the water.”