There is currently an ongoing demand for both truck drivers and back-office operations staff that supports them, despite the current freight recession. According to a recent article by Hilary Daninhirsch of Transport Topics, companies and brokerages are continuing to “require teams of dispatchers, load planners, logistics coordinators, and sales and administrative staff to manage their operations.” The article goes on to note how “trucking companies and brokerages are often behind the hiring curve for back-office and support staff, in part due to market variability.”  Read more…