Episode 1: The Freight Market, Driver Shortage, and Why Priscilla Needs Waze

In this episode of The Resource, hosts Priscilla Peters and Scott Dismuke sit down with Bob Costello, Chief Economist for the American Trucking Associations. Together, they dive into a range of pressing topics affecting the trucking industry today. From the impact of COVID-19 on driver pay and freight market dynamics, to recent trends in housing starts and when we can expect freight to rebound, Costello brings his expertise to bear on some of the key issues facing fleets and drivers across the country.   Link to Bob Costello's Twitter: Bob Costello (@ATAEconBob) / Twitter Link to the trailer of Bob's favorite movie, "Raiders of the Lost Ark": https://youtu.be/0xQSIdSRlAk Link to Trucking's Premiere Data Community, Fleet Intel: Fleet Intel (conversionia.com) Link to the Spring 2023 Truck Driver Survey: Conversion & PDA | Spring 2023 Truck Driver Survey (conversionia.com) Link to Conversion & PDA's Content hub, The Resource: Conversion & PDA | Homepage (conversionia.com) Link to the American Trucking Associations Website:  The Voice of America's Trucking Industry