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.
Aug - 2024 -
22 August
Thomas Wasson

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.

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20 August
Thomas Wasson

Leveraging integrations to speed up document workflows

Scanbot SDK highlights customer success stories demonstrating the effectiveness of its software development kit in freight and trucking.

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19 August
Thomas Wasson

Leveraging network effects to mitigate risk

TriumphPay announces an upcoming white paper examining the benefits and security of the TriumphPay Network.

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15 August
Thomas Wasson

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.

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08 August
Thomas Wasson

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.

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01 August
Thomas Wasson

Werner’s Q2 earnings – lower revenues and operating ratio but improving freight market conditions

Werner’s Q2 earnings saw worsening financial conditions but improving freight market conditions and signs of capacity tightening.

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Jul - 2024 -
30 July
Thomas Wasson

A better way for freight rail

Norfolk Southern highlights ways it’s creating sustainable growth through investments in people and technology.

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26 July
Thomas Wasson

Using telematics data and reporting to improve fleet safety and culture

Lytx highlights fleet safety trends and outlines ways fleets can improve their safety and culture through data, reporting and driver coaching.

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25 July
Thomas Wasson

Heartland Q2 earnings: Nowhere to go but up

Heartland Express’ Q2 earnings saw a net loss of $3.5 million as it works to improve its operating ratio and profitability

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19 July
Thomas Wasson

Selecting a provider you can trust 

Fastmore Logistics highlights its proven track record of picking the right carrier and using technology, people and processes to deliver service and security.

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18 July
Thomas Wasson

Optimistic retail numbers suggest trucking market is trending positive

Recent data by Motive suggests the freight recession is closer to an end as more robust June restocking spurs higher July retail sales.

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11 July
Thomas Wasson

Alternative delivery methods offer compelling options for e-commerce

The e-commerce landscape in the United States is continuously evolving, requiring retailers remain flexible and adaptable to maintain a competitive edge. Recent data from Statista projects that e-commerce revenue will reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, an increase of +14.8% from the previous year. This substantial growth implies that e-commerce companies may encounter increased competition for […]

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Thomas Wasson

FMCSA delays closely watched trucking rulemaking until 2025

The FMCSA recently delayed rulemaking on truck speed limiters, pre-2000 engine ELD mandates and automatic emergency braking systems to 2025.

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10 July
Thomas Wasson

The staffing revolution in freight brokerage

Lean Solutions Group spoke with FreightWaves about nearshore and offshore workforce trends to watch.

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09 July
Thomas Wasson

Discover and share your fleet’s authentic story — Taking the Hire Road

Lane Williams, founder and CEO of Fusion Now, joined Leah Shaver, president and CEO at the National Transportation Institute, to talk about driver recruiting trends and highlighted authentic approaches to attract the right drivers.

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Jun - 2024 -
27 June
Thomas Wasson

Securing your competitive edge: Preparing for the next market upswing

Supply chain executives at companies ranging from freight brokerages to factoring companies discussed impacts of the freight cycle, technology and lower margins during Freightwaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta. Here’s what you need to know.

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Thomas Wasson

ATRI releases June update to operational cost of trucking report

ATRI has released a June update to its operational cost of trucking report, which saw significant increases in insurance premiums and truck and trailer payments during 2023.

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Technology at your fingertips, experts by your side

Zach Jecklin, chief information officer at Echo Global Logistics, spoke with FreightWaves about Echo’s pairing of people and technology and how it’s reshaping the industry.

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21 June
Thomas Wasson

Building the operating system for global and landside logistics

Mark Picarello joined Craig Fuller to talk about how CargoWise is creating a landside logistics operating system through developing and expanding its current tech via partnerships, acquisitions, and integrations.

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20 June
Thomas Wasson

OOIDA sues EPA over greenhouse gas emissions standards

OOIDA and other industry groups are suing over the EPA Phase 3 final rule on greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.

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