AskWaves

FreightWaves adviser Matt Waller answers questions about shifting priorities that may include sustainability.

AskWaves reviews the legal history of the independent contractor law and the lawsuits that challenged its implementation.

AskWaves looks to the mid-21st century, which may hold more El Nino extreme weather events, “regardless of any significant mitigation actions” to reduce emissions.

AskWaves looks at dynamic pricing and how it fits into an increasingly automated LTL complex.

This AskWaves considers whether the federal government is needed to launch a supply chain portal – and whether it can succeed.

The container port business is booming and the big are getting bigger, particularly in China.

With fuel levies generously padding the carriers’ top lines, shippers shouldn’t expect relief anytime soon.

These are quick safety tips for truckers navigating dangerous snow squalls.

AskWaves looks into the growing amount of shipment detail needed when submitting an RFP.

Tornadoes can happen any time of the year, but truckers are most at risk from February tornadoes in a certain part of the country.

The North American railroads engage in cross-border movements too. So why hasn’t the vaccine mandate erupted into protests over cross-border rail operations in the same way trucking has? This AskWaves article explores that question.

AskWaves dives into the potential benefits and drawbacks of using blue hydrogen on the path to green hydrogen.

Driving long-haul reefer trucks can be challenging, according to message boards and trucking forums.

AskWaves examines four charities that help improve life on the road.

Experts say 2021 was a “tough year” regarding impacts of climate change and extreme weather in the U.S.

Time is running out for trucking companies to upgrade or replace third-generation mobile devices to 5G network services or face possible violations if logging devices can’t function properly.

A collaborative effort kept the delivery Grinch at bay this peak season.

AskWaves looks at the impact general rate increases have on less-than-truckload rates.

“Absolute figures are always dependent on transport activity. But if you have the emissions intensity, you as a shipper or a freight buyer can make a very educated decision,” Moritz Tölke, technical manager at the Smart Freight Centre, told FreightWaves.

For truckers dreaming of a white Christmas, FreightWaves has mapped out the most likely areas for it to happen.