Economics
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The vast majority of owner-operators say they will make less money this year, survey says
If you're an owner-operator, chances are that money-wise 2021 felt pretty good to you. Has 2022 been quite as generous?
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Soaring inflation and crashing rates are sparking trucking’s ‘Great Purge’Â
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller assesses the potential for a "great purge" in trucking fleets.
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A potential economic recession and the supply chain bullwhip are colliding
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes the bullwhip effect on the current retail and trucking environments.
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Air cargo market heads toward 2nd best year despite softening
The air cargo market has lost some steam from 2021 but is still going strong, according to the airline trade group IATA.
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Airline industry economist sees recession risk in 2023
The International Air Transport Association’s chief economist points to mixed signals for the economy and air cargo activity.
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A major cause of inflation may have peaked; that’s good news for consumers but bad news for trucking companiesÂ
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes truckload contract rates and where they may be headed.
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Supply chains are never returning to ‘normal’
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes changes taking place in global supply chains.
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Free trade is dead, welcome to ‘Freedom Trade’Â
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller lays out the premise of Freedom Trade.
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Why every American should care that diesel prices are surging across the country
Craig Fuller explains the impact of higher diesel prices on the U.S. economy and consumers.
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Net-Zero Carbon Summit takes place on Earth Day 2022
Join FreightWaves for the Net-Zero Carbon Summit on April 22.
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