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Meg Scarbrough

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Meg is editor in chief at FreightWaves, bringing more than 20 years of editorial experience. Prior to joining FreightWaves, she was a managing editor at Flying Magazine, the world's most read aviation publication, and served as news editor at the Chattanooga Times Free Press. She's also covered the flooring industry and spent nearly a decade on the Big Island of Hawaii as a journalist. Email her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @emdash13.
Feb - 2024 -
15 February
Meg Scarbrough

Trump criticizes Biden on East Palestine response ahead of Ohio trip

Former President Donald Trump is lashing out at President Joe Biden ahead of Biden’s scheduled trip to East Palestine, Ohio, saying the president waited too long to visit the site of a train derailment.

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Nov - 2023 -
08 November
Meg Scarbrough

FreightWaves again named one of fastest-growing companies in North America

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based FreightWaves has been named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list.

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Oct - 2023 -
05 October
Meg Scarbrough

Police ID driver sought in connection to deadly ammonia truck crash

Families mourn the victims of a deadly Illinois ammonia truck crash as police locate a vehicle that may have been involved.

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Jun - 2023 -
24 June
Meg Scarbrough

Train derailment sends tanker cars into Yellowstone River

A train derailment Saturday morning sent multiple tanker cars carrying hazardous materials into the Yellowstone River.

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Meg Scarbrough

Florida trucking company owner accused in $100M Ponzi scheme

The owner of Florida-based Royal Bengal Logistics has been arrested on fraud charges in connection with a $100 million Ponzi scheme.

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Meg Scarbrough

Foul play suspected in fire at Nikola headquarters

Electric truck maker Nikola Corp. says foul play is suspected in a fire that damaged multiple trucks on Friday.

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06 June
Meg Scarbrough

C.H. Robinson confirms Bozeman to serve as CEO

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. on Tuesday confirmed that David Bozeman, an executive of the Ford Motor Co., will be its next CEO.

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May - 2023 -
25 May
Meg Scarbrough

Looking back at some favorite train movies

Rail has been featured in movies, television, radio and all forms of entertainment since the beginning of trains. We collaborated to narrow down a list of some of our favorite movies that are related to trains.

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Nov - 2022 -
16 November
Meg Scarbrough

22 logistics firms among fastest-growing companies

Takeoff Technologies, Fluid Truck, Emerge and Stord are among two dozen logistics firms to be recognized among the fastest growing in North America.

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03 November
Meg Scarbrough

Chattanooga poised to be major logistics hub

Hamilton County’s mayor sits down with FreightWaves to talk logistics and the growth of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Sep - 2022 -
07 September
Meg Scarbrough

How the Inflation Reduction Act will help fuel new generation of trucks

Pablo Koziner, Nikola’s president of energy, talks about the Inflation Reduction Act and how his company is working to produce and sell the fuel for long-distance trucks in North America.

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Aug - 2022 -
17 August
Meg Scarbrough

Electric work truck company took creative path to fundraising

Mark Hanchett, CEO of Atlis Motor Vehicles, has taken an unusual path to fundraising for his electric truck company, which soon plans to go public. Hear how he did it.

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Jun - 2022 -
15 June
Meg Scarbrough

Small Fleet recap: Earning rewards while working, the value of loyalty programs

This fireside chat recap is from the FreightWaves virtual Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT: Earning rewards while working, the value of loyalty programs DETAILS: Prasad Gollapalli, […]

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Meg Scarbrough

Small Fleet recap: How should owner-operators manage downturns?

This fireside chat recap is from the FreightWaves virtual Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: What steps can owner-operators take to manage downturns? DETAILS: Owner-operators face […]

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