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FreightWaves Staff Monday, December 16, 2019

Off the Supply Chain: The talent shortage

For nearly a year now in the U.S. — and for the first time since the Department of Labor began tracking job turnover — the number of open jobs each month has been higher than the number of people looking for work. At the beginning of 2019, the U.S. economy had 7.6 million unfilled jobs, […]

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Due diligence for good markets is key

In this episode, Director of Research Kevin Hill brings you the weekly DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Market Expert Zach Strickland nosedives into the Savannah market in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and Donny Gilbert highlights an unusual change in the Denver market in the Broker Update.

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Monday, November 25, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Things to know for Thanksgiving week

In this episode, Oil Expert John Kingston dives into diesel prices and the ExxonMobil stock price, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham delivers the carrier update presented by PowerFleet, and Market Expert Zach Strickland talks to brokers about the Little Rock and Harrisburg markets.

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: October shipments are down YOY

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin talks about more snowfall hitting the Rockies, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham delivers the carrier update presented by PowerFleet, and Market Expert Seth Holm discusses U.S. shipments in the economics update.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Freezing temperatures increase demand for reefer

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you about areas expecting several feet of snow, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham points carriers to Las Vegas and Cape Girardeau in the update presented by PowerFleet, and Market Expert Donny Gilbert warns brokers about moving freight where dropping temperatures are problematic.

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Monday, November 18, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: New SONAR 5.0 features and more

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin dives into some areas of the country facing troublesome winter weather, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham shows you some new SONAR 5.0 features in the carrier update presented by PowerFleet, and Market Expert Zach Strickland delivers the broker update.

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Emily Szink Wednesday, October 30, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Freight broker performance and the Drayage Update

In this episode of FreightWaves NOW, Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you about an impending snow storm in the Midwest, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham dives into our carrier update presented by PowerFleet, Market Expert Seth Holm talks about ways to measure broker performance, Market Expert Donny Gilbert hits the Boston market for brokers, and Market Expert Henry […]

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: What’s happening in the world of oil

In this episode of FreightWaves NOW, Oil Expert John Kingston provides some insight into why Portland prices are soaring above Chicago for rack and diesel. FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham delivers some key markets for carriers in our update presented by PowerFleet, and Market Expert Donny Gilbert talks about how dropping temperatures may affect loads.

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Recovering oil market, Heartland heats up

Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you to steer clear of Houston, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham lets you know which markets to look for in our carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Oil Expert John Kingston talks about the recovering oil markets, and Market Expert Donny Gilbert talks about the Heartland in the broker update.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Diesel price climbs following the Saudi attacks

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin talks about possible flash flooding in Houston. FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham dives into the Michigan and Ohio markets seeing high outbound tender rejections in our carrier update presented by AT&T Business. Oil Expert John Kingston talks about where the markets are headed following attacks in the Middle East. Market Expert […]

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Friday, September 13, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Driving hours and strong Northeast markets

In this episode, Market Expert Zach Strickland talks about how the Northeast is leading the country in outbound tender rejections. One rising market to pay attention to is Harrisburg, PA. In the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Chief Insight Officer Dean Croke discusses driving hours, maximizing time, and how to propose new regulations.

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Markets to watch post-Dorian

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin warns of possible flash flooding in the Midwest, Market Expert Zach Strickland talks about the headhaul index in our carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Economist Anthony Smith dives into the producer price index, and Market Expert Donny Gilbert provides updates on dry van tender rejections across the country.

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FreightWaves Staff Wednesday, September 11, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Trade talks and fleet size fluctuations

In the shipper update, Seth Holm looks at China’s GDP and what the future holds amidst ongoing trade talks. Kyle Cunningham brings you the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, where he talks about optionality for different lengths of haul, and Kevin Hill breaks down an indicator of fleet size fluctuations. Meteorologist Nick Austin also […]

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: East Coast volumes continue to rise

As the trade war continues, shipping routes are changing. Routes to the East Coast are picking up. In our carrier update presented by AT&T Business, we analyze the outbound volumes of Elizabeth, NJ. Plus, Nick Austin tells us about potential for flooding in the Pacific Northwest.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: IMO2020 and oil prices

In this episode, Economist Anthony Smith talks about durable goods shipments and how it affects the economy. In the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Market Expert Donny Gilbert dives into some hot markets for outbound tender rejections. The oil update with Market Expert John Kingston lets you know what to expect for IMO2020.

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Monday, August 26, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Trade talks continue, but has the damage been done?

In this episode, Meteorologist Nick Austin tells you about flooding threats in the Midwest, Market Expert Henry Byers breaks down shipping container rates and new routes, Market Expert Zach Strickland analyzes tractor counts for fleets (one of the newest data sets in SONAR) in the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, and Market Expert Kevin […]

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: All eyes on the Midwest

Meteorologist Nick Austin talks about the possibility of flooding in Missouri and Kansas. In the carrier update presented by AT&T Business, Donny Gilbert talk about outbound tender volumes and how they are reaching record-highs. We also dive into what shippers are saying about the industry. And, Kyle Cunningham looks at outbound volumes versus total number […]

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Emerging supply chains, mid-August market surge

In this episode of FreightWaves NOW, we talk about how Southeast Asia is changing the supply chain in the U.S., we discuss where freight brokerages are headed in the next 10 years, and FreightWaves CEO & Founder Craig Fuller shares some important news about the freight recession. Our carrier update is presented by AT&T Business.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Unlikely markets, heat waves, and housing starts

Meteorologist Nick Austin discusses the heat wave hitting the Midwest and Southwestern U.S. Donny Gilbert talks to brokers about rising outbound tender volumes, and Kyle Cunningham brings you the Carrier Update presented by AT&T Business. Plus, Economist Anthony Smith dives into housing starts and how this is an indicator of the overall economy.

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Monday, August 19, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: West Coast is hot, San Francisco seeing new trends

San Francisco, traditionally a backhaul market, is seeing some emerging trends that are promising for carriers. Outbound tender rejections in Southern California are under 1 percent, making it a hot area for brokers. And, as peak season continues, we take a look at the trans-Pacific Eastbound Corridor. Carrier Update is presented by AT&T Business.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

FreightWaves NOW: Rates up, jobs sideways

Today on FreightWaves NOW, carriers need to take advantage of YOY rate increases happening right now. Meanwhile, the economic outlook for the freight industry isn’t pretty. Recent Wall Street reports are bullish on Uber and ECHO has a similar trajectory.

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