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ACWI Advance – April 1, 2022

Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Despite inflation and political turmoil, consumer spending should stay strong. Unions lose members even while the Biden administration promotes…

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Download a copy of ACWI Advance here:

In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories:

  • Despite inflation and political turmoil, consumer spending should stay strong.
  • Unions lose members even while the Biden administration promotes organizing.
  • Shippers have grown concerned about the slowness of ILWU port contract talks.
  • Citing safety, two trucking groups advocate for additional parking for drivers.
  • Poll finds securing backloads is the top priority for small and medium-sized truckers.
  • It looks like the STB may finally compel railroads to offer reciprocal switching.

Send your company news to Editor David Sparkman at dspark@comcast.net, and please understand that there is no cost to you when we use your news in this newsletter.

Originally published April 1, 2022 · updated March 24, 2023.

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