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When it comes to the truck driver shortage, ‘the struggle is (still) real’

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Just look back to the landmark October 2017 ATA Driver Shortage Report, which took a deep dive into the current driver shortage situation, with analysis on where things may be headed and what needs to happen to prevent a bad situation from becoming even worse down the road. To be sure, it is far from new and has intact for a long time.

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Evolution of E-commerce: The possibilities of tomorrow

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Routing optimization and analysis of shipping capacity are shaping up as good niches for predictive analytics, says Vernon. A recent study from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) predicted that the shortage would reach 50,000 drivers by the end of 2017, and, if trends hold, could reach 174,000 drivers by 2026.

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Industry Experts Discuss Technology Trends & Solutions for Efficient Ecommerce Logistics – Supply Chain 24/7

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Routing optimization and analysis of shipping capacity are shaping up as good niches for predictive analytics, says Vernon. A recent study from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) predicted that the shortage would reach 50,000 drivers by the end of 2017, and, if trends hold, could reach 174,000 drivers by 2026.

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Cold Storage Warehouses: The Ultimate Guide

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By 2026, projections show that 20 million more people will be living in the U.S. Of course, the more of these items that are sold, the greater the need for cold storage. Do they have food safety certifications from credible associations, such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) or the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?