In the latest episode of "The Freight Caviar Podcast", we sit down with Cameron Ramsdell, the CEO of Armstrong Transport Group. He discusses strategies for protecting your business against fraud and how he grew Armstrong by 60% in one year.
Plus: Trump eyes Panama Canal takeback, US imports surge 12.3% YoY, Hyzon plans liquidation, and more.
Plus: Universal bought Parsec amid layoffs, CA ports reported a record-breaking year, FedEx split off its LTL division, and more.
CS Recruiting CEO reveals freight industry hiring trends, discussing salary transparency, remote work, and AI skills.
Charlie Saffro, CEO of CS Recruiting, shares key observations on the freight sector job market and hiring trends.
Jon Doolen, Headhunter: Questions the hiring spike amidst a rise in unemployed logistics professionals.
"I agree with all of it, every word, except that it feels like there is not any hiring spike, just the opposite, I am seeing more people - experienced people not employed anymore - within Logistics - but maybe we are seeing a 'downsizing' of payroll?"
John P. Martin, Financial Analyst: Discusses the reconsideration of return-to-office mandates and the nascent demand for AI skills.
"Interesting list @Charlie. The only ‘feeling’ I have is: “...more companies are mandating return-to-office...”, however I’ve seen comments that indicate many firms that have mandated RTO, are ‘taking another look at their policy...?’"
Roxane Ramos, Analytics Expert: Foresees the inevitable growth in AI/ML roles and stresses the importance of human collaboration with technology.
"I think some companies have been caught off guard since there was such a focus on the day-to-day activities to keep their businesses running. There are a lot of unknowns and fear, as well as some, they are learning at the ground level. A lot will get sorted through the advancement of technology overtime. It will be seen overtime how humans will absolutely need to be used in combination with the technology."
Source: Charlie Saffro/LinkedIn
PMI invests $232M to expand ZYN production in Owensboro, adding 450 jobs as part of its smoke-free future strategy.
Here are the U.S. jobs that had the highest union membership rates in 2023. Here's a look at where the differences lie in the transport and warehousing sector.
According to a chart from Game of Trades, trucking employment is declining sharply, a pattern that historically precedes recessions.
Insiders and LinkedIn trails reveal apparent layoffs at MoLo and Parade. Official announcements have not been made.
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