1. Today’s Trucking Challenges Midwest Foreign Commerce Club
April 12, 2018

2. CPG Network YOUR INTERMODAL RESOURCE 47 years of service
Strategic network of terminals in 24 cities
Full service Trucking and Depot operations

3. Constrained Capacity
Reasons and Contributing Factors
Solutions

4. Capacity Simple Economics at work: Supply and Demand
Driver wages have been relatively flat for three years
U.S. Economy is picking up and steady and consistent jobs are available
Drivers leaving the drayage sector to work in the TL or construction sector - less labor issues
The trucking sector is not bringing in the new drivers to keep pace with the growing economy

5. Capacity Retirement Compensation Port and Rail congestion
Regulations (HOS and ELD requirements)

6. ELD
No change in Hours of Service only the means by which it is recorded
14 hours On Duty, 11 hours Driving
30 minute break every 8 hours
By the minute as opposed to quarter hours
Inside of 100 air mile radius
Brings parity among service providers
Data collection

7. Solutions Depot velocity
Working to ensure ALL drivers are quickly processed
Effective use of CPG holding areas
Increasing driver compensation
Selecting the right cargo/lanes to handle
Enhanced recruitment, retention and safety programs
Continued partnership with all I/Cs to ensure their success

8. Solutions
Equipment Providers
Ensure roadworthiness
Return flexibility

9. Solutions Rail Ramps and Marine Terminals Reasonable turn times
Increase velocity
Extended hours

10. Solutions Cargo Owners Drop/Pick Flexible appointment times
Extended hours
Weekend receiving

11. Solutions Ocean Carriers and Intermediaries
Offer flexibility with chassis options
Work with your BCO to become an attractive customer
Use your influence with your Rail, CY and Marine Terminal

12. Continued partnership with all segments of the industry to address this challenge …

13. Thank You !