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Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Beware the Zombies!

July 27, 2009

Consultant: Overcapacity hurts trucking - eTrucker | www.etrucker.com

As the market value of trucking equipment continues to fall, lenders are loth to repossess, thus many trucking companies are turned into Zombies.

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Pressure is increasing on private fleets to lower costs and justify their very existence.

May 4, 2009

Corporations Review Transport Operations as Pressure Grows to Reduce Expenses | Transport Topics Online | Trucking, Freight Transportation and Logistics News | www.ttnews.com

More evidence that shippers are re-evaluating the cost and vale of operating a private fleet. As common carrier rates continue to decline, private fleet becomes harder to cost justify.

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

When does the trucking industry hit bottom?

April 28, 2009

Trucking industry's hard times aren't hard enough? | www.forbes.com

Analysts state that the trucking industry needs another 5% contraction in capacity before rates stabilize. Meanwhile the race to the bottom is on.

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

How will we get back lost capacity?

April 23, 2009

truckers report demand declines, capacity cutbacks - 4/22/2009 12:59:00 pm - purchasing | www.purchasing.com

No signs of hope for carriers as demand continues to fall. Carriers are shedding assets due to weak demand. Shippers are beginning to worry about future capacity. Freight Brokers may not be able to source enough capacity to meet shipper demand. Will non asset brokers be willing to assist carriers in sourcing the equipment needed to meet demand?

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

New mercury will force a reduction in the use of fly ash, and cause a new disposal problem

April 22, 2009

feds act to curb mercury pollution | www.timesunion.com

As coal fired power plants are forced to limit mercury emissions, the fly ash produced will have greater amounts this element, making it unusable for cement kilns who will also have to meet the new standards.

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

The importance of being green

April 22, 2009

ATD panel delves into how trucking should do green | fleetowner.com

Truck manufacturers now recognize that being "green" now means more than lowering emissions and the carbon footprint. It also means improving operating cost efficiencies.

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Private fleet capacity is contracting too

April 17, 2009

Weyerhaeuser to close trucking facility | www.bizjournals.com

As demand continues to decline, for hire carriers are dropping rates looking to generate cash flow. This in turn is accelerating the demise of marginal common carriers, and is now spilling over into the private fleet sector as well.

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

How long can sub $1 per mile last?

March 30, 2009

Trucking rates fall amid low demand, heavy competition | www.msnbc.msn.com

Decrease in demand for capacity, along with lower fuel are leading to lower trucking rates. But is this sustainable? For how long?

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Is this the light at the end of the tunnel?

February 10, 2009

EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook | www.eia.doe.gov

This month's STEO may be sign of better things to come. This forecast, coupled with promises on increased infrastructure spending may mean that we are about to turn the corner and the recovery is less than a year away.

Joel Adams, Logistics Manager

Joel AdamsLogistics ManagerHOLCIM (US), INC What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Highway spending can help stimulate too!

November 11, 2008

Michigan facing billion-dollar loss in federal highway funds | www.mlive.com

Federal dollars are available for highway spending. However, many states are not able to come up with the matching funds necessary to utilize this funding.

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