As 2020 is coming to an end, the transportation industry is finding itself facing a more volatile marketplace than we experienced in 2018.

The 31st Annual "State of Logistics Report®", authored by Kearney and sponsored by Penske Logistics, debuted digitally on June 23rd, 2020. The report has tracked and measured all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. supply chain since 1988. This year's report presents an overview of the cost of logistics in the United States, while also discussing technology and other forward-thinking applications for leaders to use as they improve their overall supply chain performance. CSCMP Members get complimentary access to this report as a benefit of their membership.

Topics: - How 3PL companies like DRT are working with their customers to provide uninterrupted service at competitive rates. The spot market has been very volatile of late and that market impacts our 3PL companies significantly. - How the recent disruptions in supply chains provided an opportunity for Mexpress to grow their business by filling a void for expedited ground services to and from Mexico.

Unwrapping the Issues Surrounding the OOIDA Protest Many of you have been reading about the continuing OOIDA protest going on in DC. Accusing brokers of flaunting the rules and abusing their power over owner operators, OOIDA has petitioned the FMCSA to open an investigation into the issue.

A wrenching start to the future. Review of latest COVID statistics and their impact on the trucking economy