Trucking Recession Continues; What Does It Suggest About the Broader Economy? - May 26, 2023 


The trucking industry is generally considered a good bellwether for overall economic activity. What is clear is that any potential downturn is the perfect time to prepare for a recovery and growth period. Smart pallet companies will work to improve operations and efficiency.; RPA Seeks Input on Packaging Survey: The focus is to identify trends shaping the transport industry. Respondents are users of reusable packaging, manufacturers and service providers/poolers.; Recycle Bits: An Ohio appeals court sided with Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation against Aero Pallets Inc. over a dispute. A 48forty Solutions LLC pallet facility in Lubbock County recently had another pallet fire. Millwood, Inc. recently added a 38th location. OSHA has initiated a new campaign to prevent workplace falls. A massive fire at Oak Creek Wood Products in Wisconsin started in a mulch pile. EXPO Richmond is moving locations and changing times. The Hardwood Federation turned to annual appropriations to promote a USDA study that will quantify the amount of carbon stored in wood products.


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