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New canine screening of air cargo highlights potential for less airport congestion
New canine screening of air cargo highlights potential for less airport congestion

After years of development work, TSA’s approval for third-party canine screening should provide faster and more accurate air cargo acceptance and security screening, and reduce truck detention at airports.

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Freight market normalizes after tumultuous 2017-18
Freight market normalizes after tumultuous 2017-18

National spot rates have been flying high for the past year, but have only recently fallen under previous year values as illustrated on FreightWaves newest charting feature.

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"Badass" is the theme for FreightWaves SONAR release 3.2
"Badass" is the theme for FreightWaves SONAR release 3.2

The newest release adds major weather data features, visualization and modeling tools, additional news features, and DOT highway cameras.

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Uber's robust growth makes up for losses, as company gears up for IPO this year
Uber's robust growth makes up for losses, as company gears up for IPO this year

Uber announced its fourth quarter earnings yesterday, with the results showing its market dominance in the cab-hailing segment and its extensive investment across different niche verticals it has expanded into recently.

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WABCO Holdings beats quarterly consensus EPS, misses revenue expectations
WABCO Holdings beats quarterly consensus EPS, misses revenue expectations

WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC) beat Wall Street’s consensus fourth quarter expectations of non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.98 by over 7 percent and GAAP EPS of $1.97 by over 11 percent according to Seeking Alpha.

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Dat van freight rate index: SONAR: Datvf.laxdal (seasonal chart)

Dat van freight rate index: SONAR: Datvf.laxdal (seasonal chart)

Freight market normalizes after tulmultuous 2017-18.

SONAR aggregates data from hundreds of sources, presenting the data in charts and maps and providing commentary on what freight market experts want to know about the industry–in real time. If you are interested in gaining insights with thousands of freight market charts and maps, sign up for a SONAR demo.

INSURANCE & CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
App-less cell phone-based freight tracking is dead
App-less cell phone-based freight tracking is dead

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Telecom operators are terminating cell phone based tracking services, which would be a game changer in the freight industry as many shippers and 3PLs depend on cellphone pings to track freight movement.

Video safety initiatives reduce driver turnover and improve driving behavior
Video safety initiatives reduce driver turnover and improve driving behavior

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Fleet safety needs to be looked at as a part of operations and not as an addendum, as initiatives like video safety can help reduce driver turnover and mitigate the impact of litigations that arise due to collisions, both from a cost and a time perspective

Optimizing drayage to reduce demurrage and detention charges at the port
Optimizing drayage to reduce demurrage and detention charges at the port

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

When incurring demurrage and detention charges, shippers and carriers lose out on hundreds of dollars per diem. Optimizing drayage operations and dispatching cargo as quickly as possible could help in reducing the burden, especially during unanticipated port delays.

The trucking guide to staying safe on the road during harsh winters
The trucking guide to staying safe on the road during harsh winters

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Winter has set in, making it hard for truckers to navigate the snowed-in and slippery roads. Marilena Acevedo from PetroChoice outlines measures that could be taken by the fleet leadership and drivers to stay safe during these times.

Spotting phony pickups and ID scams is crucial for cargo safety
Spotting phony pickups and ID scams is crucial for cargo safety

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Cargo theft in absolute numbers is minuscule. But that does not negate the havoc it plays on the image of the carrier in question, and the supply chain disruptions it leaves at its wake.

Tackling cargo theft by reducing operational vulnerability
Tackling cargo theft by reducing operational vulnerability

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

With cargo theft being a regular occurrence, it is vital for fleets to stay alert and train their personnel to keep the truck and the trailer safe from hijackers.

How blockchain can be a solution for cyber crime and more right now
How blockchain can be a solution for cyber crime and more right now

The Department of Homeland Security is looking for some innovative companies to get them on a blockchain. Smart contract tendering—among other applications—should be readily achievable by a company with some sensible approaches.

6 reasons your company could use cyber liability insurance
6 reasons your company could use cyber liability insurance

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

It’s not just hackers and security that can lead to a “cyber” problem. Exposures are vast. Just having an internet presence and shared databases creates exposure. Awareness is essential to managing risk.

Winter is coming: 12 tips for your air, electric, and wheel system survival
Winter is coming: 12 tips for your air, electric, and wheel system survival

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

This week we offer specific ways to focus on air systems, electric and controls, and wheel ends.

What fleets can do to beat back rising insurance costs
What fleets can do to beat back rising insurance costs

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Why are rates rising in this first year of full ELD compliance? What can be done to maximize margins?

How can tech help drivers sleep?
How can tech help drivers sleep?

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Since July 2017, dayzz has been developing an evidence-based, personalized sleep training app for enterprise workforces to improve sleep quality while reducing healthcare and employer costs.

Futures trading isn't gambling, and leaving yourself exposed can be risky: DTN's Susich
Futures trading isn't gambling, and leaving yourself exposed can be risky: DTN's Susich

It’s a tricky balance between risk and safety, but in the trucking world, before freight futures, there was no way to protect a company’x exposure.

It's all about repetition: how drivers and fleets prepare for severe weather
It's all about repetition: how drivers and fleets prepare for severe weather

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Think you’re well acquainted with the fundamentals? Safety is about more than just good planning and communication.

How Scroll is developing data security solutions on blockchain
How Scroll is developing data security solutions on blockchain

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Still in its infancy, blockchain is increasingly being adopted by companies seeking data security solutions. Scroll is one such company.

Distracted driving could be solved for fleets with a simple technology
Distracted driving could be solved for fleets with a simple technology

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

The company’s patent-pending approach is differentiated by its reliability, low power consumption, and what they call seamless integration.

Health risks of over-the-road truckers under new study
Health risks of over-the-road truckers under new study

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

A Canadian research team is trying to better understand factors that impact driver’s health, safety, and wellness.

5 steps drivers can take to lower their risk of being involved in a crash
5 steps drivers can take to lower their risk of being involved in a crash

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Learn how truck drivers can be more proactive about safety on the roadways in light of the recent increase in fatal crashes.  

The emerging urgency to protect yourself against cyber crimes
The emerging urgency to protect yourself against cyber crimes

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

As we witness an open flow of IT information from vehicles of all kinds, it is critical to consider firewalls and anti-malware protection as well as cyber liability insurance coverage.

King of the Road? 3 reasons to keep truckin’
King of the Road? 3 reasons to keep truckin’

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

It’s been a wild year, and while at times it may feel more like riding a bull than being “King of the Road,” just hang on a little longer. The times are changing and they’re changing fast.

Brake safety day: raising awareness to raise safety standards
Brake safety day: raising awareness to raise safety standards

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Many of the 1,600 violations were easily preventable, but no one had caught them prior to the surprise inspection.

Data in, data out: What’s data got to do with driver retention?
Data in, data out: What’s data got to do with driver retention?

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

One of the most important opportunities remains frequently overlooked when it comes to data: the human element.

We have the technology: is solving drunk driving as easy as it sounds?
We have the technology: is solving drunk driving as easy as it sounds?

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

The idea that technology will save lives is exciting on the one hand. On the other, just how seamless will the technology be? Will it be optional or mandatory?

Top 3 ways to attract and retain supply chain talent
Top 3 ways to attract and retain supply chain talent

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

A survey of nearly 16,000 warehouse workers uncovers three key factors to attracting and retaining supply chain talent in anticipation of holiday peak season and single-digit unemployment rate.

162 transportation and logistics companies make the 2018 Inc. 5000
162 transportation and logistics companies make the 2018 Inc. 5000

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

If you’re obsessed with growth, you’ll love the report. If you’re obsessed with logistics and the movement of freight, you’ll love the news even more.

Training drivers post-incident, in nice small nuggets
Training drivers post-incident, in nice small nuggets

The idea behind the new training program is to work with the drivers involved in an incident right away, wherever they are, and not eat up too much of their time.

Women make better drivers than men so why aren't there more during a capacity crunch?
Women make better drivers than men so why aren't there more during a capacity crunch?

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Among other things, women are known to take fewer risks on the road and also drive more carefully compared to men, thereby reducing the number of accidents caused due to negligence.

Technology as a means to improve safety, retention
Technology as a means to improve safety, retention

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

Savvy companies know how to utilize technology to help solve retention issues, which, with patience, will lead to stronger quarters.

DOT pilot program to study the safety of 18-20 year-old commercial drivers
DOT pilot program to study the safety of 18-20 year-old commercial drivers

Sponsored by Reliance Partners…

The DOT’s pilot program to study the feasibility of 18-21-year-old drivers will have an insurance impact, but what exactly do insurance providers think of the proposal?

Cybersecurity is fast becoming critical, yet remains a non-core competency for most executives
Cybersecurity is fast becoming critical, yet remains a non-core competency for most executives

In partnership with Reliance Partners ...

With autonomous vehicles virtually at our doorstep, it is becoming mission critical for carriers and drivers to protect themselves. Points of vulnerability will be exploited by those who seek to cause harm, economically or otherwise.

Can you solve the driver problem by making trucking cool again?
Can you solve the driver problem by making trucking cool again?

Sponsored by Reliance Partners…

Other than the economy slowing and unemployment rising, is there a solution to the driver problem?

FREIGHTWAVES MARKET INSIGHTS
Freight market normalizes after tumultuous 2017-18
Freight market normalizes after tumultuous 2017-18

National spot rates have been flying high for the past year, but have only recently fallen under previous year values as illustrated on FreightWaves newest charting feature.

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Weekly Market Update: So far, so February
Weekly Market Update: So far, so February

So far this February has been what we would expect. Does the normally slow month have any surprises up its sleeves?

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Atlanta to Philadelphia spot rate lowest since February of 2016
Atlanta to Philadelphia spot rate lowest since February of 2016

Atlanta to Philadelphia’s spot rate has hit its lowest point in 3 years. The absolute rates may be similar, but the freight markets could not be further apart.

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The worst freight month
The worst freight month

January used to be known as the worst month for freight, but consumer trends are starting to change that.

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Weekly Market Update: Has the freight market bottomed?
Weekly Market Update: Has the freight market bottomed?

Volumes and capacity remain flat through the first week of February. Has the freight market weathered the slowest part of the year?

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Boston vs. L.A.: Backhaul versus headhaul
Boston vs. L.A.: Backhaul versus headhaul

The two Super Bowl teams and their fanbases are very different, just like their freight market identities.

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Weekly Market Update: Volumes recover as end of month nears; Polar vortex heats up Chicago
Weekly Market Update: Volumes recover as end of month nears; Polar vortex heats up Chicago

Freight volumes recover as January closes. The artic air freezes the Midwest as the Chicago market heats up.

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Transportation System Delivers Year-Round Produce
Transportation System Delivers Year-Round Produce

Americans have become used to buying fruit and vegetables year-round. But it wasn’t always that way, and improved transportation is the key to year-round produce.

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Spread between retail and rack diesel price could compress carrier margins in January
Spread between retail and rack diesel price could compress carrier margins in January

The DOE fuel price keeps sliding as wholesale or rack prices are increasing. This can have a negative impact to carrier margins in early 2019 after receiving the benefit of expanding fuel spreads in late 2018. SONAR’s newest index can help you monitor this.

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Weekly Market Update: Largest single day drop in freight volume since Spring of 2018
Weekly Market Update: Largest single day drop in freight volume since Spring of 2018

Last week had the largest single day percentage drop in volume since March of 2018. Capacity remained stable as we ride out the winter doldrums.

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Air Cargo rate from Hong Kong to North America correlates with single North American trucking lane rate
Air Cargo rate from Hong Kong to North America correlates with single North American trucking lane rate

How can air cargo and dry van spot market rates be related? Could the movement of these two seemingly unrelated rates provide more evidence the market is slowing?

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Weekly Market Update: Capacity abounds as volume flattens
Weekly Market Update: Capacity abounds as volume flattens

Capacity is abundant even though volume is relatively strong. Carriers are having little trouble covering the available freight making it a shippers’ paradise in mid-January.

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Purchasing Managers Index drops; shipment volumes next?
Purchasing Managers Index drops; shipment volumes next?

The falling Purchasing Managers Index tends to be correlated with the general freight market, the Cass Freight Shipment Index illustrates this. Is it time for carriers to pull back?

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Weekly Market Update: New Year starts with strong volume
Weekly Market Update: New Year starts with strong volume

The New Year has started off with a surprising amount of volume in the freight market. So far, capacity has been available to handle it. The tariff deadline extension may be providing a second wind.

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New canine screening of air cargo highlights potential for less airport congestion
New canine screening of air cargo highlights potential for less airport congestion

After years of development work, TSA’s approval for third-party canine screening should provide faster and more accurate air cargo acceptance and security screening, and reduce truck detention at airports.

Freight market normalizes after tumultuous 2017-18
Freight market normalizes after tumultuous 2017-18

National spot rates have been flying high for the past year, but have only recently fallen under previous year values as illustrated on FreightWaves newest charting feature.

"Badass" is the theme for FreightWaves SONAR release 3.2
"Badass" is the theme for FreightWaves SONAR release 3.2

The newest release adds major weather data features, visualization and modeling tools, additional news features, and DOT highway cameras.

Uber's robust growth makes up for losses, as company gears up for IPO this year
Uber's robust growth makes up for losses, as company gears up for IPO this year

Uber announced its fourth quarter earnings yesterday, with the results showing its market dominance in the cab-hailing segment and its extensive investment across different niche verticals it has expanded into recently.

WABCO Holdings beats quarterly consensus EPS, misses revenue expectations
WABCO Holdings beats quarterly consensus EPS, misses revenue expectations

WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC) beat Wall Street’s consensus fourth quarter expectations of non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.98 by over 7 percent and GAAP EPS of $1.97 by over 11 percent according to Seeking Alpha.

Bridgestone misses consensus EPS for 2018
Bridgestone misses consensus EPS for 2018

Bridgestone Corporation (OTC US: BRDCF) missed Wall Street’s consensus expectations for its annual earnings per share (EPS) of SEN (Yen) 401.86 or $3.55 by over 3 percent.

U.S. raises safety bar for crude oil transported by rail
U.S. raises safety bar for crude oil transported by rail

Rails may need to raise rates to comply with new rules from Washington.

FreightWaves oil report: data in two reports lays out the case for a stronger market
FreightWaves oil report: data in two reports lays out the case for a stronger market

Two major agencies see a supply/demand balance that is tightening on the back of steep cuts coming out of OPEC.

Bronczek's abrupt retirement as FedEx president, COO sheds light on mandatory retirement policy change
Bronczek's abrupt retirement as FedEx president, COO sheds light on mandatory retirement policy change

Raj Subramaniam steps up as Bronczek retires.

V.Group acquires Global Marine Travel from Inchcape
V.Group acquires Global Marine Travel from Inchcape

V.Group has acquired Global Marine Travel (GMT) from Inchcape Shipping Services according to a V.Group press release. The acquisition will increase the scale of V.Group’s operations to offer global 24/7 travel services.

Uber Freight adds new leadership as part of ambitious growth strategy
Uber Freight adds new leadership as part of ambitious growth strategy

There are currently about 30,000 carriers on the Uber Freight network, according to the company. That number is expected to continue to grow.

XPO's results have Amazon's 800-pound gorilla marks all over it
XPO's results have Amazon's 800-pound gorilla marks all over it

Jacobs now must manage through loss of $600 million of his largest customer’s business.

Blockchain's disconnect between the could-be and the has-been
Blockchain's disconnect between the could-be and the has-been

In the transportation and logistics circles, blockchain has been an enigma - a technology that holds extensive promise on paper, and yet on the flip side, is extremely hard to implement.

Canopy Growth reports better retail cannabis availability as revenues soar
Canopy Growth reports better retail cannabis availability as revenues soar

Canopy Growth says retail availability of its recreational cannabis productions have increased as it reported record revenues on the newly legal Canadian market.

Sierra snowstorm could close more roads this weekend
Sierra snowstorm could close more roads this weekend

Several more feet of snowfall, whiteout conditions likely to delay drivers in the Sierras this weekend. It’s been a busy season, especially compared to last winter.

FreightWaves NOW - February 15, 2019
FreightWaves NOW - February 15, 2019

Today on FWNOW, Market Expert Donny Gilbert gives his best advice to brokers. What do you do when volumes remain high and tender rejections are at an all-time low? Plus, what's happening this weekend with the weather?

Analysis: Why New York’s Amazon bungle is a big win for Freight Alley
Analysis: Why New York’s Amazon bungle is a big win for Freight Alley

There were only ever two good reasons for Amazon to build a headquarters in greater New York City.

What The Truck?!? - February 15, 2019
What The Truck?!? - February 15, 2019

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? We are visited by two special guests for this week’s episode: Zach Strickland and making his “inaugural debut” Michael Crosby. Weekly Market Update: What is happening from a carrier’s perspective, and what is happening from a shipper’s perspective? We’ve got the yen and the yang. Futures: And as a matter of fact, it’s these two different points of view that make for a trucking freight futures market: Houston and Dallas. And then Zach and Chad play a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?

Dana Inc. beats Q4 and full-year 2018 expectations
Dana Inc. beats Q4 and full-year 2018 expectations

Dana Inc. (NYSE: DAN) beat Wall Street’s consensus revenue expectations of $1.91 billion for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Local high school student building AI models during FreightWaves internship
Local high school student building AI models during FreightWaves internship

Willie Frank Spight III had a number of options for how to spend his midwinter, two-week study reserved for seniors project, but he wanted some real life, real-time experience.

Electric vehicle startup Rivian raises $700 million in Amazon-led investment round
Electric vehicle startup Rivian raises $700 million in Amazon-led investment round

Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced a $700 million funding round led by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today, February 15. The investment comes after the Michigan-based company unveiled its all-electric R1T pickup and R1S SUV last fall.

Port of Oakland breaks import record, again
Port of Oakland breaks import record, again

Containerized import volumes increased 9 percent last month over January 2018 totals.

FLS acquires Scott Logistics, creating a $500M revenue brokerage
FLS acquires Scott Logistics, creating a $500M revenue brokerage

The largest Canadian freight brokerage purchased a 3PL concentrated in the Southeastern United States.

Ferry operator makes direct pitch for Brexit business
Ferry operator makes direct pitch for Brexit business

Card carrying Conservative at North European ferry operator appeals directly to the British Shipping and Transport ministers, Nusrat Ghani and Chris Grayling respectively, in a bid to capture overspill freight from competitors following Brexit.

Transparency19: Time well spent
Transparency19: Time well spent

Transparency19 is getting closer! Here’s what you can expect your time to go towards.

Road Hunter introduces free turn-by-turn navigation tool for North American truckers
Road Hunter introduces free turn-by-turn navigation tool for North American truckers

Road Hunter, an app that provides tools for truckers, has launched a trip-planning feature on its platform that its active users can use for free.

China tariff uncertainty clouds container supply chain outlook
China tariff uncertainty clouds container supply chain outlook

A 25 percent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods destined for the U.S. may get delayed again, but supply chain uncertainty persists.

Today's Pickup: Beyond software in the AV space; SmartWay slashes emissions, fuel costs
Today's Pickup: Beyond software in the AV space; SmartWay slashes emissions, fuel costs

Plus: Record container loads, investor enthusiasm for Green New Deal and how much tariffs cost the U.S. economy

Port Report: Panalpina makes own consolidation move with approach to Agility Group
Port Report: Panalpina makes own consolidation move with approach to Agility Group

Swiss freight forwarder looks to the Middle East for opportunity with deal for one-time provider of logistics services to U.S. military.

Flashback Friday: CB radios are still truckin’
Flashback Friday: CB radios are still truckin’

While the popularity of CBs has declined dramatically since the era of disco and bell bottom jeans, a dedicated group of CB users and enthusiasts is still keeping the dream alive.