As temperatures rise across the country, consumers will be moving outdoors and heading to stores. Supressed demand may translate to a rush to find trucks in late May, said Derek Leathers, Werner Enterprises' president and COO.
William B. Cassidy
Senior editor William B. Cassidy covers trucking for The Journal of Commerce. He is based in Washington, D.C.
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