One of the trucking industry issues that will always find place on this list with top 10 trucking industry issues is the economy itself.
It was a prime concern during the Great Recession, and even though it is on the end of this list, it is still here!
Part of the reason why this issue is still taking place on the list, it’s due to recent concerns over the softer freight demand, and the implications this may have for the next year.
Furthermore, there is the matter of the European and Asian economies. Experts are concern about the consequences that a strong U.S. dollar will have on exports where our imports will be cheaper to our consumers and our exports more expensive to foreign markets.
Stagnant economic growth it’s also a treat to the transportation industry. Less growth results in less spending which also means less class 8 trucks on the roads moving goods across the nation.
