Thomas Wasson

Based in Chattanooga, Tenn., Thomas is a writer and trucking analyst at FreightWaves. He reports on emerging truck technology trends and hosts the Truck Tech and Loaded and Rolling newsletters and podcasts. Previously, he worked at the digital trucking startup aifleet, Arrive Logistics and U.S. Xpress Enterprises. While at U.S. Xpress, he focused on fleet management, load planning, freight analysis and truckload network design.
Nov - 2024 -
29 November
Thomas Wasson

ACT Research forecasts market upswing in 2025

ACT Research forecasts an end of the Great Freight Recession in the for-hire truckload space, but private fleet expansion is tempering expectations.

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27 November
Thomas Wasson

RXO data offers fresh industry insights

Corey Klujsza, vice president of RXO, talks about Coyote Curve integration, the company’s latest spot market report and what the report means for the freight market.

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Thomas Wasson

RNG: Trucks or stations? Which come first?

The choice between public and private fueling sites depends on a fleet’s size, location and usage patterns, allowing for a tailored solution to meet specific operational needs.

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20 November
Thomas Wasson

Optimus Technologies and B100 making fleets cleaner and more efficient

On a recent episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Optimus Technologies talks about the impact of biodiesel and what the election results mean for clean fuels.

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14 November
Thomas Wasson

179,000 CDLs risk being downgraded or revoked for drug or alcohol violations

FMCSA Clearinghouse Phase 2 enforcement may impact about 179,000 CDL holders who are in prohibited status for a drug or alcohol violation.

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07 November
Thomas Wasson

Trucking industry groups react hopefully to Trump win

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, trucking industry groups see new opportunities to change the regulatory and legislative landscape.

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01 November
Thomas Wasson

The road to no-compromise renewable energy scaling

On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler interviewed Eric Bippus, executive vice president of sales and systems development at Hexagon Agility, to outline key considerations and benefits of implementing renewable natural gas into your fleet.

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Oct - 2024 -
31 October
Thomas Wasson

NASEM study disputes driver shortage claims

A recent FMCSA-sponsored study looking at the impacts of pay and working conditions on long-distance truck and bus drivers also calls into question claims of a persistent driver shortage.

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24 October
Thomas Wasson

Freight market “return to normalcy” a promising sign for trucking

ATA economist Bob Costello cites macroeconomic “return to normalcy” as a promising sign for trucking amid stagflation and private fleet growth.

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23 October
Thomas Wasson

RNG for heavy-duty trucks: Spec it right

Learn insights from an MHC dealer and Kenworth OEM on why heavy-duty fleets should consider RNG a priority in their decarbonization strategy.

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17 October
Thomas Wasson

ATRI’s ‘Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry’ report spotlights parking woes

ATRI’s 2024 “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry” report saw truck parking dominate driver concerns, while motor carriers worry more about the economy.

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10 October
Thomas Wasson

Great expectations or paper rates?

Recent research by MIT examines how market dynamics and relationships impact contract performance.

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09 October
Thomas Wasson

Technology trends impacting the drayage industry

Dennis Lane, head of revenue at CargoWise Landside, joined Craig Fuller to talk about recent trends and technology impacting the drayage industry.

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03 October
Thomas Wasson

Strong Class 8 orders beat seasonal expectations

ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence reported strong September Class 8 net orders as OEM order books open up for next year.

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Sep - 2024 -
27 September
Thomas Wasson

Cummins X15N natural gas engine proven to deliver diesel-like performance

On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler was joined by Shawn Hricko, Jamestown Engine Plant manager for Cummins, and Puneet Jhawar, former general manager of alternate fuels at Cummins, to discuss the nuts and bolts of the X15N natural gas engine.

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26 September
Thomas Wasson

‘Piggy banks with 18 wheels’: The explosion in trucking nuclear verdicts

On a recent episode of Loaded and Rolling, Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, spoke about the explosion in nuclear verdicts impacting trucking.

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19 September
Thomas Wasson

Carriers forced to do more with less in lieu of market upswing

A recent FTR Transportation Intelligence conference highlighted continued poor freight market conditions that are forcing fleets to do more with less.

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12 September
Thomas Wasson

New study shows detention improving slightly but still pervasive

ATRI’s recently released study on the costs and impacts of driver detention found detention times exceeded four hours in 4.9% of stops.

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06 September
Thomas Wasson

Succeeding with renewable natural gas for heavy-duty trucks

On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler interviewed industry leaders featuring insights from Cummins, Kenworth and Hexagon Agility spearheading the transition to renewable natural gas (RNG) for heavy-duty fleets.

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05 September
Thomas Wasson

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.

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