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Richard Baduini

June 2019

Border Crossing Concerns Economic and trade concerns were raised when in a recent Twitter post US President Donald Trump threatened a new wave of tariffs on Mexican goods. In 2018, US trade with Mexico resulted in $671 billion,

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Richard Baduini

February 2019

Economic Expectations Economic activity affecting trucking could see a challenging year. With concerns around investment, import and export sectors as tariff and trade talks continue, there is much to keep an eye on already in Q1 2019. 2019

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Richard Baduini

January Transportation Industry Updates

Driver Pay Hike in 2019 2018 was a lucrative year for truck drivers across the nation. However, the nationwide driver shortage, estimated at 50k, still looms. Last year saw unprecedented pay hikes for drivers simply to keep seats

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Richard Baduini

October Transportation Industry Update

Peak Season Preview With the 2018 4th Quarter underway, and peak shipping season close enough to touch, news outlets across the board are advising that the crunch of 2018 is not yet over despite recent dips in capacity

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Richard Baduini

September Transportation Industry Update

Morgan Stanley: The latest Morgan Stanley reports (9/20/2018) notes that while the indeces have continued to drop and under preform general seasonality, as we move closer to peak shipping seaon anticipate stronger demand for trucks to drive the

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