manufacturers in the United States. CMA members work with the NAM to unite the manufacturing community, and ultimately the broader business community, around strategies for increased manufacturing job creation, investment and innovation in America.
“I am honored to serve on the NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations Board of Directors and am eager to work with fellow association leaders to strengthen the manufacturing army here in Washington, D.C., and across the country," said McClendon. “Manufacturing remains in the national spotlight, and we have many opportunities to continue working together to enhance manufacturers’ competitiveness and create even more well-paying jobs.”
“The CMA is ready to make 2018 another historic year for manufacturers,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “At a time of disruptive change in Washington and in our industry, the role of this powerhouse alliance of manufacturing associations is more consequential than ever. Americans are eager to see even more manufacturing growth in this country, and the CMA’s work is essential to achieving that goal—by mobilizing manufacturing supporters and providing associations the innovative tools needed for success in a constantly evolving political environment. I’m looking forward to working with NWPCA to secure more progress in 2018, particularly on core issues like infrastructure investment, further regulatory reforms and workforce development.”
The CMA represents every part of manufacturing in the United States and places high value on the community of manufacturing association executives. To learn more about the CMA, click here.
Truck Rates Shot Up Again in December
Per-mile rates shot upwards again in December, according to monthly rates data from Truckstop.com. The number of available loads on the spot market well exceeded the number of available trucks, with that imbalance driving rates to multi-year highs in all three major truckload segments, including flatbed, reefer and dry van. Read more at overdriveonline.com.
JANUARY 2018