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Almjeld to NFDA: Trucker Shortage to Up Costs
Be prepared for trucking rates increases as much as 35%, Chad Almjeld of Logistics Planning Services warned the National Fastener Distributors Association.
“Five years ago the problem was fuel costs,” Almjeld recalled. “Now the trucking industry issue is driver shortage.”
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals estimate that one is six drivers is at least 55 years old and fewer young people are entering the industry.
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For NFDA information: nfda-fastener.org
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