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LAS VEGAS — Data and technology are playing a crucial role in addressing the supply chain crunch in the transportation space, experts said during a CES 2022 panel discussion.

LAS VEGAS — Autonomous vehicles on the higher end of the technological scale may only be a couple of years away from greater adoption, panelists said at a CES 2022 session Jan. 5.

The trucking industry experienced a surge in acquisitions during the past year, with more expected to occur in 2022.

Trucking is likely to continue to see a shortage of professional drivers with the underlying causes showing no signs of stopping in 2022.

The trucking industry has undergone further consolidation amid a surge of acquisitions, and software has enabled much of that.

Trucking companies that are growing more selective with loads are spurring heightened competition among shippers, experts said.

The shortage of professional drivers quickly became the defining issue for the industry during the past year with its far-reaching effects.

2021 was an especially busy year for trucking in terms of acquisitions, with various factors creating an ideal market for buyers and sellers.

Technology developer Samsara launched an initial public offering on Dec. 15, a move that a top executive said positions the company for continued growth by bringing in key investors to help fund future initiatives.

Spot freight volumes fell Thanksgiving week, but they have more than recovered.