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Thomas Wasson
Based in Chattanooga TN, Thomas is an Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert at FreightWaves with a focus on news commentary, analysis and trucking insights. Before that, he worked at a digital trucking startup aifleet, Arrive Logistics as an Account Executive, and 5 years at U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. with an emphasis on fleet management, load planning, freight analysis, and truckload network design. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga with a MBA in 2020 and a Bachelors of Political Science from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2013.
Recent Articles
Driver compensation rises despite poor freight market
A recent ATA Driver Compensation Study shows median truckload driver salaries are up 10% in two years despite the poor freight market.
Loaded and Rolling: Grants for CDL training programs
In this edition: CDL training programs get grants, autonomous trucking faces a setback and Motive releases its August economic study.
Ex-Guard grille guards prevent major damage, down time
While repairs for accidents grow costlier every year, fleets running Ex-Guard have seen as much as an 80% decrease in towable accidents.
NPTC report shows continued private fleet growth
A recent survey by the National Private Truck Council highlighted the growth of private fleets in size, volume and freight value.
Christmas in July for Crete Carrier’s Halloween and Christmas freight
Crete Carrier highlighted positive trends in holiday and retail demand as customers stage shipments for Halloween and Christmas.
J.B. Hunt partnership with Kodiak reaches 50,000-mile milestone
J.B. Hunt announced the completion of 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in a collaboration with autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics and Bridgestone Americas.