TT Newsmakers

The adoption of advanced technologies and cloud-based computing has been a boon for smarter logistics and operations, but it comes with the growing threat of cyberattacks. Whether the threat be ransomed data or operational disruptions, how do you expect the unexpected? How can you prepare your trucking company for the worst?

The recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank is the second largest bank failure in U.S. history, leaving many businesses to wonder how it happened and if it could have been prevented. Today's trucking companies must contend with and prepare for issues like nuclear verdicts and ransomware attacks to prevent disruptions to their operations. How does a company plan for any number of threats and what does the best business continuity plan look like?

American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released the 2023 Top Truck Bottleneck List with Fort Lee, NJ claiming the top spot for the fifth year in a row. The in-depth analysis provides vital insight into truck-involved congestion points, highway traffic trends, and infrastructure investment opportunities. How much has the list changed since last year? How can this research be used to further conversations on funding and regional regulations? Rebecca Brewster, President and Chief Operating Officer of ATRI, joins Dan Ronan to help breakdown the top highway bottlenecks and discuss opportunities to address supply chain challenges. 

Many of the country’s leading economists say the U.S. and the global economy faces a possibility of a recession in 2023, with rising interest rates and the war in Ukraine slowing economic growth. Whether the U.S. can avoid a recession or not, what impact will this have on both trucking and the global freight?