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Are ELDs making the trucking industry safer?
AskWaves checks in on the latest sentiment from the trucking industry on the effectiveness of ELDs.
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What is greenwashing and how can companies avoid it?
Some companies are misleading consumers when it comes to sustainability. How do companies making real progress avoid it?
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Will energy transition lead to boom or bust for crude tankers?
Just two supertankers have been ordered in the past 14 months, raising the risk of a future shortfall in oil transport capacity.
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After an unprecedented 2021, what can the 3PL industry do for an encore?
This year’s performance will not be as explosive as last year’s. But it will still be very good, a 3PL industry expert says.
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Are electric trucks zero-emission vehicles?
AskWaves dives into the different sources of emissions for electric vehicles compared to fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
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Everything to know about the history of the trucker hat
Trucker hats have been part of American culture since they first sprang up in the 1960s as promotional giveaways.
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What should drivers expect at a weigh station stop?
Truck drivers should expect at least a Level 3 inspection when they stop at a weigh station.
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How much money do shipping CEOs make? Here’s their 2021 pay info
Last year was historically strong for some maritime businesses, terrible for others. No matter what the sector, maritime CEOs made millions.
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Container shipping spot rates still falling: What will be the new normal?
Container shipping spot rates continue to ease but are still many times higher than they were pre-pandemic.
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How the parcelization of LTL is shaping up
AskWaves chats with an industry insider about the work the less-than-truckload industry is doing to close the automation gap.
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