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5 ways to promote driver well-being on the road

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Today’s 3.5 million professional drivers form the backbone of North America’s supply chain — a truth  made apparent when COVID-19 first impacted our country six months ago. 

In April, #thankatrucker went viral on social media with photographs of roadside lunches and children holding posters with encouraging messages. Now, during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), companies across the industry are showing even more gratitude for the professional driver community.

Professional drivers...

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Carriers gain customer and credit options as volumes surge

Red and white tractor trailer trucks fueling up at Pilot Company

As the United States reopens its economy and quarantined consumers return to quasi-normal behaviors with their stimulus checks, overall freight volumes are surging. While capacity remains loose, rates are rebounding from their low levels. This could be due to the reopening of restaurants and seasonal movement of produce out of Florida and California. Also, the online electronics sector is up 150% year-over-year, proving the power of ecommerce. 

“Shippers are still in a dominant pricing power...

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