PierPass announced that 10 of its member container terminals have agreed on a coordinated initiative to establish appointment systems for trucks. This is important news to reduce waits for drayage truckers. It’s one of the major causes of delays for cargo getting where it’s going.
Posted in Production Operations, Shipping, Supply Chains, Trucking
Apparently large carriers and shippers are increasing rates to help hire good drivers and pay more. This article says shippers are also more willing to help with delays to turn equipment more quickly.
Posted in Labor Economics, Supply Chains, Trucking
US Department of Transportation has completed a study on availability of truck parking. It’s not promising. With the required more frequent rest periods, truckers have to be able to park. They could actually be in violation if they pass by a place thinking it is too early. Quite a mess. Whose problem is it to fix?
USDOT ‘Jason’s Law’ Survey Reaffirms Nationwide Truck Parking Needs | Department of Transportation.
The actual report in HTML is below. You can also download the 100 page pdf from the site.
Posted in Logistics, Supply Chains, Trucking
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