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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
More shippers avoiding long contracts amid abundant truckload capacity
Excess truckload capacity continues to push down rates and change shipper behaviors to a more transactional approach.
Florida poised to enact law against predatory truck towing
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears poised to sign legislation that addresses predatory towing fees aimed at trucking companies.
Knight-Swift President and CEO David Jackson steps down
Knight-Swift President and CEO David Jackson stepped down Tuesday after a nearly 24-year tenure at the company that saw many mergers and acquisitions, including an expansion into the LTL market.
Driver recruitment with Charles Gracey
Charles Gracey of Hot Seat Services says recruitment can be difficult even in the best of circumstances, with only a tiny fraction of applicants getting an offer and successfully completing orientation.
TFI International seeks to spin off Daseke in 2025
Canadian transport and logistics provider TFI International plans to spin off Daseke as a separate company sometime in 2025.
Werner aims to grow dedicated after Q4 earnings miss
Werner recorded a Q4 earnings miss as low rates, excess capacity and lower truckload demand weigh down its one-way truckload business. Dedicated remained a bright spot with management looking to grow in the coming months.