A rise in demand for van truckload services in and out of intermodal hubs could soon be seen. Stephen Petit of DAT discusses the potential rail strike, and what that could mean for truckers on the spot market.
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A rise in demand for van truckload services in and out of intermodal hubs could soon be seen. Stephen Petit of DAT discusses the potential rail strike, and what that could mean for truckers on the spot market. Also, coordinating relief efforts following a disaster is a tall task, especially when it comes to logistics. The American Logistics Aid Network’s executive director, Kathy Fulton, tells us what that looks like right now in Florida following Hurricane Ian. And Marty Ellis has just finished up at a truck show that benefits a very special cause. But he’s also found something very interesting and fairly unusual that offers an important service to truckers.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Diesel prices spike after weeks of declines. The effects of Hurricane Ian are being seeing on the Florida spot market. And the IRS makes a decision on per diem rates for 2022-23.
Helping truckers help hurricane victims
Coordinating relief efforts following a disaster is a tall task, especially when it comes to logistics. Enter the American Logistics Aid Network, which provides supply chain assistance to disaster relief organizations by bringing the expertise and resources of the logistics industry together – and truckers are on the front lines. The organization’s executive director, Kathy Fulton, tells us what that looks like right now in Florida following Hurricane Ian.
Truck stop chiropractor
Marty Ellis has just finished up at a truck show that benefits a very special cause. But he’s also found something very interesting and fairly unusual – and that offers an important service to truckers.
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- Read Land Line’s latest story about per diem here.
- Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the Petro in Sparks, Nev. That’s at Exit 21 on Interstate 80. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find out more about American Logistics aid network on their website.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA MembersEdge.
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