"Things are running out because people are hoarding," Sova told NBC News. "On behalf of American truckers, slow down, people. Just get enough for a few days for your family. Another truck is coming. We're coming. The truckers are coming, people!"
Research from companies that track trucking data suggests that while the spot rate market amid the COVID-19 crisis may be settling, the long-term effects of this steadying could be good for the industry.
New pricing tools and data sources are helping freight brokers and carriers negotiate rates for spot and contract freight using predictive intelligence.
25.4% Decline in loads posted to the truckload spot market the week ending March 29 from the week before, according to DAT Solutions LLC.
Technology and data are at the forefront of how fleets share lanes and reduce empty miles on the road.
Technology and data are at the forefront of how fleets share lanes and reduce empty miles on the road.
Technology and data are at the forefront of how fleets share lanes and reduce empty miles on the road.
Technology and data are at the forefront of how fleets share lanes and reduce empty miles on the road.
The coronavirus pandemic is whipsawing the trucking industry, as retailers clamor for delivery of food and household staples while lockdowns aimed at curbing contagion shut other businesses, leaving rigs empty on the return trip.
The spread of the coronavirus has created some division in the freight-hauling sector.