FreightWaves

ITVI.USA

17,113.070

186.890

1.1%
OTRI.USA

28.200

0.000

0%
OTVI.USA

17,079.400

184.170

1.1%
TLT.USA

3.090

0.190

6.6%
TSTOPVRPM.ATLPHL

2.630

0.060

2.3%
TSTOPVRPM.CHIATL

3.080

-0.090

-2.8%
TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX

1.180

-0.060

-4.8%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL

3.210

-0.070

-2.1%
TSTOPVRPM.PHLCHI

1.630

-0.090

-5.2%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXSEA

3.360

0.070

2.1%
WAIT.USA

121.000

1.000

0.8%

ITVI.USA

17,113.070

186.890

1.1%
OTRI.USA

28.200

0.000

0%
OTVI.USA

17,079.400

184.170

1.1%
TLT.USA

3.090

0.190

6.6%
TSTOPVRPM.ATLPHL

2.630

0.060

2.3%
TSTOPVRPM.CHIATL

3.080

-0.090

-2.8%
TSTOPVRPM.DALLAX

1.180

-0.060

-4.8%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXDAL

3.210

-0.070

-2.1%
TSTOPVRPM.PHLCHI

1.630

-0.090

-5.2%
TSTOPVRPM.LAXSEA

3.360

0.070

2.1%
WAIT.USA

121.000

1.000

0.8%

American Shipper Headlines

Thursday, November 26, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: Trucking companies’ names range from A to Z (Part 3)

FreightWaves Classics features North American trucking companies from A to Z!

Thursday, November 26, 2020

AIT Worldwide acquires UK white-glove delivery specialist

AIT Worldwide Logistics expands its global operations with the acquisition of final-mile white-glove specialist Panther Logistics.

Thursday, November 26, 2020

What would Thanksgiving be like without truck drivers?

Without truck drivers working tirelessly in the days and weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, stores shelves would be barren.

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Diesel sees life after Biden

Rumours of diesel’s death under the incoming administration are greatly exaggerated, industry advocates say.

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Daily Infographic: The turkey supply chain

The United States raises roughly 250 million turkeys each year, here’s a look into the supply chain.

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Sales coaching: From football to freight - Put That Coffee Down

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Recent News

News
Commentary: Chain of Demand applies AI, machine learning to retail supply chain profitability

Brian Aoaeh Thursday, November 26, 2020
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Thursday, November 26, 2020

5 of the worst Thanksgiving storms in US history
Thursday, November 26, 2020

Weekly US intermodal volumes march upward
Thursday, November 26, 2020

Career Tracks: World Shipping Council elects CEOs co-chairs
Thursday, November 26, 2020

The Daily Dash: Truck drivers could be among the first for a COVID vaccine
Thursday, November 26, 2020

Thin inventories lengthen trucking demand runway
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Optimizing your work assets — #WithSONAR (with video)
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Frontline’s disappearing dividend ‘speaks volumes’ on tanker fears
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Transport Canada revises rules on worker fatigue in the rail industry
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

More regulations, more problems? — Freightonomics (with video)

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Coronavirus News

Rail

Joanna Marsh Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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Class I railroads grapple with COVID-19 as unions seek safety assurances

The railroads say they are ensuring their networks keep running as coronavirus cases surge in the Midwest. Meanwhile, union members…
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American Shipper

Greg Miller, Senior Editor Tuesday, November 24, 2020
1 1,032

Ag export equation: Bulk surge, box squeeze, ‘reefer madness’

Bulk soybean and corn exports are way up, but containerized ag exports are waylaid by equipment shortfalls and Chinese inspections.
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American Shipper

Nate Tabak, Border and North America Correspondent Tuesday, November 24, 2020
0 411

Foreign sourcing to delay Canada COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will be ready to distribute vaccines “as quickly as possible,” but acknowledged…
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American Shipper

Nate Tabak, Border and North America Correspondent Sunday, November 22, 2020
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COVID-19 vaccine distribution could start in mid-December, official says

The adviser overseeing Operation Warp Speed said distribution of the first COVID-19 vaccines could begin as soon as Dec. 11.
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Air Cargo

Noi Mahoney Friday, November 20, 2020
3 2,234

XPO, Southwest Airlines cutting jobs in Texas

XPO Logistics and Southwest Airlines will be eliminating jobs in Texas.
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American Shipper

Kim Link-Wills, Senior Editor Friday, November 20, 2020
0 981

MSC EVP: Ocean containers must get ‘smarter’

“Obviously everything with COVID is a learning curve,” says Tom Hughes.
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International

Nate Tabak, Border and North America Correspondent Thursday, November 19, 2020
0 851

US, Mexico, Canada border closures extend another month

The U.S., Mexico and Canada have agreed to keep their land borders closed for nonessential travel until at least Dec.…
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American Shipper

Greg Miller, Senior Editor Thursday, November 19, 2020
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COVID lockdown sequel threatens shipping demand

As COVID hospitalizations surge and business restrictions mount, could U.S. importers be overshooting the mark?
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Chart of the Week

Chart of the Week
Zach Strickland, FW Market Expert & Market Analyst Saturday, November 21, 2020
7 4,621

Reefer capacity tapped out prior to vaccine release

Temperature-controlled equipment rates are already breaking records, could the vaccine distribution push them higher?
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FreightTech News

Trucking

John Kingston Wednesday, November 25, 2020
0 187

Rand McNally’s DriverConnect ELD platform down because of ‘cyber incident’

In a not-required disclosure, company does not estimate time for a return
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Werner deploying MasterMind TMS, investing in Mastery Logistics Systems
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Commentary: Is fuel efficiency a bad thing?
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Nuvocargo targets Mexico growth with new hires
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Google-backed Chinese trucking startup raises $1.7B
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Altana AI secures $7M to make supply chains safer, more resilient
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

XPO Logistics helps carriers grow with new technology and rewards programs
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Singapore spinoff Hyzon Motors makes US fuel cell trucking play
Monday, November 23, 2020

Self-driving truck company TuSimple reportedly raises $350M
Monday, November 23, 2020

J. J. Keller gets federal waiver for dashcam

The Daily Infographic

Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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Daily Infographic: Lifetime of a Semi Engine

Engines don’t last forever. Here’s a look into the lifetime of a…
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
203

Daily Infographic: 2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

With the holidays around the corner, here is an overview of UPS,…
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
140

Weekly Fuel Report: November 23, 2020

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!
Monday, November 23, 2020
238

Daily Infographic: Aircraft boneyards

An aircraft is operable for 30 years on average before it is…
Thursday, November 19, 2020
506

Daily Infographic: How gas prices are determined

Gasoline is priced based on octane levels, or resistance to combustion. Here’s…
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
550

Daily Infographic: Semi Trucks’ Brakes

Semis use air brakes to halt the motion of the entire truck…

Industrial Real Estate

News

Todd Maiden Wednesday, November 18, 2020
0 553

Prologis Research points to automation as key to logistics operations

A Prologis research report highlights the ways warehouse automation is easing the growing pains of e-commerce.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Baltimore’s ‘inland’ port takes shape on e-commerce demand
Sunday, November 15, 2020

Walmart to place pop-up e-commerce DCs inside regional facilities
Friday, November 13, 2020

When pigs fly
Thursday, November 12, 2020

E-commerce fulfillment outfit TLSS to acquire Cougar Express

Bankruptcies, Closures, and Layoffs

Company earnings

Alan Adler Friday, October 16, 2020
463

Volvo Group sees modest Q3 recovery

Volvo Group Q3 sales and earnings trailed last year. But a recovery in heavy-duty truck orders and market share gains…
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Air Cargo

Chris Gillis Monday, September 21, 2020
841

Bankrupt LATAM gets financial lifeline

Court-approved access to $2.45 billion is expected to help the South American carrier weather the pandemic.
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News

Brian Straight Friday, September 11, 2020
1,104

The Daily Dash: Nikola turmoil, Trimble layoffs and HOS changes

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a short seller has laid out a blistering report on Nikola; plus, Trimble…
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News

Brian Straight Saturday, September 5, 2020
1 869

The Daily Dash: FMCSA pilot for young truckers; and hiring begins to rebound

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA will study the use of interstate commercial truck drivers under the age…
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies

Clarissa Hawes, Senior Editor, Investigations and Enterprise Friday, September 4, 2020
9,773

Carriers owed hundreds of thousands after oil and gas company bankruptcy filing

Bainbridge Uinta, an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Dallas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Fort…
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The Future of Freight

Customer Spotlights
How Faurecia leverages Convoy’s automotive practice group

John Paul Hampstead, Director, Passport Research Wednesday, November 18, 2020
489
Friday, October 30, 2020

The next generation of visibility solutions
Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Mohawk Group Holdings reinvents consumer packaged goods for the digital age
Monday, August 31, 2020

Leaning in at Owens Corning
Friday, August 21, 2020

Inside General Insulation Company’s decentralized, tech-enabled supply chain
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Convoy rolls out spot rate benchmarking tool for shippers

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Inside FreightWaves

Photo of FreightCasts Weekly Recap (11/9-11/15)

Sunday, November 15, 2020

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FreightCasts Weekly Recap (11/9-11/15)

Photo of FreightWaves Classics: Rise and fall – the Interstate Commerce Commission

Friday, November 13, 2020

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FreightWaves Classics: Rise and fall – the Interstate Commerce Commission

Photo of FreightWaves launches FreightWaves Classics

Thursday, November 12, 2020

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FreightWaves launches FreightWaves Classics

Photo of Introducing FreightWaves Communities

Friday, November 6, 2020

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Introducing FreightWaves Communities

Photo of FreightWaves launches SONAR SCI – data at “rocket” speed (with video)

Friday, November 6, 2020

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FreightWaves launches SONAR SCI – data at “rocket” speed (with video)

Photo of Freightcasts Weekly Recap (10/26-11/1)

Sunday, November 1, 2020

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Freightcasts Weekly Recap (10/26-11/1)

Photo of FreightCasts Weekly Recap (10/19-10/25)

Sunday, October 25, 2020

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FreightCasts Weekly Recap (10/19-10/25)

Photo of FreightWaves CEO interviewed on “The Business of Content” podcast

Monday, October 19, 2020

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FreightWaves CEO interviewed on “The Business of Content” podcast

Photo of FreightCasts Weekly Recap (10/12-10/18)

Sunday, October 18, 2020

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FreightCasts Weekly Recap (10/12-10/18)

Photo of Fuller summarizes FreightWaves’ beginning/early days on podcast

Friday, October 16, 2020

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Fuller summarizes FreightWaves’ beginning/early days on podcast

Company Earnings

News

Todd Maiden Monday, November 23, 2020
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Forward Air adds another LTL terminal outside of airport network

Forward Air adds to non-airport less-than-truckload service by opening a facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Monday, November 23, 2020

CMA CGM’s third-quarter profits jump 1,160%
Thursday, November 19, 2020

Trucking heads see extended runway for demand
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

New fleet to advance YRC turnaround
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Landstar ups outlook, contends this cycle may not be different

American Shipper

Air Cargo

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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Delta Cargo shuts Chicago airport facility for 9 days

Delta is having problems processing cargo in Chicago and placed an embargo on new shipments…
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

QSL buys out Groupe Robert’s stake in heavy-haul carrier
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Solving the dry ice challenge for COVID vaccine
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

French-American Thanksgiving: CMA CGM donates 10,000 turkeys
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Retired British Airways 747 catches fire during recycling in Spain
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Tugboat captain presumed lost off Florida coast
Monday, November 23, 2020

Alaska Airlines modernizes fleet with deal for more 737 MAX jets
Monday, November 23, 2020

5 maritime sustainability trends for 2021
Monday, November 23, 2020

IATA’s de Juniac resigns; former IAG boss Walsh named successor

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Partner Content

Trucking

News

Mark Solomon Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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UPS slashes ground delivery transit times

The improvements bring time-in-transit performance into parity with rival FedEx.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Drilling Deep: Money pours into supplying new warehouse space
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Daimler builds 700,000th truck at Mount Holly, North Carolina, plant
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: Trucking companies’ names range from A to Z (Part 2)
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Two major drug busts tied to cross-border trucking

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Last Mile

News

Todd Maiden Tuesday, November 24, 2020
7 1,250

Several C-suite changes at J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt Transport Services announces several changes to the executive roster on Tuesday, including the appointment of John Kuhlow as…
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Friday, November 20, 2020

E-commerce shippers behind the Big Brown 8-ball in 2021
Thursday, November 19, 2020

Texas Walmart uses drones to deliver COVID-19 tests
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Target blows away third-quarter estimates
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Postal Service modestly increases 2021 door-to-door shipping rates

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Rail

Rail

Joanna Marsh Tuesday, November 24, 2020
0 488

New York congressman asks DOT to reverse LNG by rail rule

Rep. Joseph D. Morelle of New York says LNG unit trains would pose a safety threat to the local community.
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Monday, November 23, 2020

TCI Fund Management seeks climate action from CP and CN
Monday, November 23, 2020

October US Class I rail headcount drops despite rising volumes
Sunday, November 22, 2020

Canadian Pacific gets early Christmas present from Maersk
Saturday, November 21, 2020

Union Pacific eyes Upper Midwest for intermodal opportunities

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Parcel

Logistics

Mark Solomon Thursday, November 19, 2020
0 344

DHL unit builds `deep-frozen’ room at Puerto Rico life science facility

The room is part of a $650,000 upgrade of the unit’s San Juan complex.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

DHL piloting use of heavy-duty electric trucks in US
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Amazon crashes online pharmacy business
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Walmart posts strong third-quarter results
Sunday, November 15, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: the ICC and its impact on trucking

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Less than truckload

FreightWaves Classics

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves Classics Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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FreightWaves Classics: Trucking companies’ names range from A to Z (Part 1)

Brief overviews of trucking companies whose names begin with the letter 'A' are featured.
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Friday, November 20, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: Durrett Transfer Lines and Birmingham-Nashville Express were built by a hard-working man
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

FedEx Freight hit with big jury verdict after dismissing driver with bad knee
Monday, November 16, 2020

Career Tracks: Volga-Dnepr gears up for COVID-19 vaccine delivery
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Loadsmart picks up rail, less than truckload

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Air Cargo

Air Cargo

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Monday, November 23, 2020
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US blocks air cargo flights with aid for Cuba

A couple of South Florida air charter companies hoped to fly care packages to Cuba, but the U.S. State Department…
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Sunday, November 22, 2020

Lufthansa rotates chiefs at cargo division, subsidiary airlines
Thursday, November 19, 2020

FedEx air unit expands operations at Ontario, California
Thursday, November 19, 2020

Seat bags help Alaska Airlines carry more cabin cargo
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

New resources help aviation logistics firms plan for COVID-19 vaccine

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Maritime

American Shipper

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent Friday, November 20, 2020
0 591

Watchdog: Lifting crude oil export ban dealt blow to Jones Act tankers

U.S. shipbuilding also hit as demand dropped amid excess vessel capacity.
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Friday, November 20, 2020

Drilling Deep: The mess out at the Southern California ports
Friday, November 20, 2020

CSX, A&R Logistics celebrate new plastics facility near Charleston
Friday, November 20, 2020

Federal Maritime Commission expands investigation of ports’ demurrage, detention problems
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Port of LA launches Return Signal for trucking to address congestion

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Podcasts

FreightWaves TV

Kaylee Nix Wednesday, November 25, 2020
0 86

Coaching your sales team to success — Put That Coffee Down (with video)

NCAA football champion Brad McBride joins the show to talk about how winning on the football field translated to success…
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Feed the bridge [WTT?!? newsletter]
Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Bitcoin or big rigs? — Great Quarter, Guys (with video)
Monday, November 23, 2020

What data says about consumer spending — WHAT THE TRUCK?!? (with video)
Sunday, November 22, 2020

FreightWavesTV Weekly Recap (11/16-20/2020)

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Sustainability

Sustainability

Alyssa Sporrer Friday, November 20, 2020
0 514

5 rail sustainability trends for 2021

Railroads are leveraging automation and evaluating assets to improve fuel efficiency. Corporate climate goals are…
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Friday, November 13, 2020

5 trucking sustainability trends for 2021
Monday, November 2, 2020

5 air cargo sustainability trends for 2021
Wednesday, October 28, 2020

What shippers must know before packing containers
Monday, October 19, 2020

Lombardi becomes Institute of International Container Lessors president

Ask Waves

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
1,164

How truckers can avoid a bad dray day

A half-dozen basic tips on what drayage truck drivers must consider when…
Thursday, May 21, 2020
1,552

How to run a virtual conference

Puttting on a virtual event is a complex and difficult process. FreightWaves…
Saturday, April 4, 2020
5,898

What is the difference between trucking contract and spot rates?

The clear difference between contract and spot rates.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
2,287

Why are unseated tractors a critical factor affecting truckload carriers?

Chris Henry writes about the true costs of "unseated" trucks and what…
Thursday, March 26, 2020
2,325

Why tracking tender reject rate is important

Tender rejections are often a leading indicator of spot rates and thus…
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
26,194

What are the most profitable trucking jobs in 2020?

Learn about nine different types of truck driving jobs that are available.

FreightWaves Classics

FreightWaves Classics

American Shipper Archives Monday, November 23, 2020
0 201

FreightWaves Flashback: What NAFTA means for cross-border trade

1992: Textiles and trucking are among industries with the most at stake in the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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Thursday, November 19, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: Dick Simon Trucking, Inc. had a scent all its own
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: Conrail divided between CSX and Norfolk Southern
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: Victory Express thrived under ICC and beyond
Monday, November 16, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: Colts corraled; round-up of import autos nears finish at Jacksonville
Sunday, November 8, 2020

FreightCasts Weekly Recap (11/2-11/8)
Friday, November 6, 2020

FreightWaves Flashback: England gets its orange juice by sea, land and air services
Friday, October 30, 2020

FreightWaves Flashback: Hapag-Lloyd fleets merge
Friday, October 23, 2020

FreightWaves Flashback: Should neighboring ports actually marry?
Friday, October 16, 2020

FreightWaves Flashback: ACL Railroad obtains versatile whopper hopper