According to FTR Associates, the current environment affecting driver availability suggests that attracting and retaining drivers will remain a challenge
March 1, 2005
According to FTR Associates, the current environment affecting driver availability suggests that attracting and retaining drivers will remain a challenge through 2005.
While there was minor improvement in the Driver Labor Index in December 2004 as calculated by FTR, the combination of expanded trucking freight and increased competition from other labor markets continues to put a strain on driver recruitment activities. The Driver Labor Market Indicators report looks at supply and demand issues as well as how freight and broader labor markets all affect the pool of available drivers.
FTR Associates, based in Nashville IN, has a US Freight Model that collects and analyzes all data likely to impact freight movement and is based on specific characteristics for more than 200 commodity groups. FTR Associates' forecast reports cover trucking and rail transportation and include demand analysis for commercial vehicles as well as railcars. Specially designed reports are offered to participants in both industries to cover specific needs.
The 3PL’s new network will leverage its national distribution center footprint and advanced technology to enable omnichannel growth amid volatile market dynamics.
“Temperature-controlled logistics is a varied and fulfilling career choice for people who are solutions-focused and embrace innovation,” association’s president and CEO says.
Commercial Meat Company in Pico Rivera, California, joins Georgia-based foodservice distributor cooperative, which is comprised of more than 475 companies.
