Every trucking and logistics company should be thankful.

It’s the great supply chain trucking slowdown of 2021. Shelves are empty. Cargo ships are idling. And frustrations are mounting. Our nation’s clogged supply chains are causing a backlog of undelivered freight. With the holidays fast approaching — and more reports of an expansive truck driver shortage surfacing — most insiders and consumers are expecting even longer delays. But there’s hope amid the growing panic and despair of more-severe-than-expected supply chain bottlenecks. Some trucking firms are thriving by consistently meeting customer expectations. But how?[mk_fancy_title color=”#77212c” size=”22″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”20″ size_phone=”18″ font_weight=”bold” font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” responsive_align=”left”]Be good to drivers[/mk_fancy_title]Every organization seeks stability. For trucking firms, that means having a crew of reliable truck drivers. While there are up to 33,000 fewer CDL drivers than last year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and annual turnover rates have reached 95% according to other reports¹, a few trucking companies have retained most of their top talent.

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Whether by land, air or sea, the flow of goods never stops. And there are many smart, hard-working logisticians to thank for it. Someday, you might even be part of the growing group of people who have carved out a career in logistics. But how do you know if it’s the right choice? These four questions (and answers) may help you find out.[mk_fancy_title color=”#77212c” size=”22″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”20″ size_phone=”18″ font_weight=”bold” font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” responsive_align=”left”]1. What skills do I need?[/mk_fancy_title]Many skills or traits are transferrable from one career to the next. But time and again, I’ve seen logisticians thrive when they can bring four key skills to the job:

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They’re easy to overlook — even though we see them every day. To celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we’re honoring truck drivers with the top 8 reasons why they should be appreciated.

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