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How to run a virtual conference
Puttting on a virtual event is a complex and difficult process. FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller provides an overview of what went into putting on the…
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What is the difference between trucking contract and spot rates?
The clear difference between contract and spot rates.
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Why are unseated tractors a critical factor affecting truckload carriers?
Chris Henry writes about the true costs of "unseated" trucks and what carriers can do to keep their number of unseated trucks as close to…
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Why tracking tender reject rate is important
Tender rejections are often a leading indicator of spot rates and thus contract rates at a lag.
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What are the most profitable trucking jobs in 2020?
Learn about nine different types of truck driving jobs that are available.
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Commentary: What is a digital broker?
Charley Dehoney writes about digital brokerages and what they really are and do...
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How does the gig economy hurt truckers?
The gig economy is one more challenge for truck drivers.
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Why net revenue per truck per week is a key metric
The key metric "net revenue per truck per week" is explained by Chris Henry.
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Why are truck orders a cyclical, seasonal and lagging demand indicator?
Why are Class 8 orders a deeply cyclical, lagging indicator of truck demand?
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