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FreightTech veteran Travis Rhyan has been appointed to head FreightWaves Media.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the U.S. could be vulnerable, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Kevin Hill talks with Anthony Smith about rates.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the West shows signs of stabilizing, and in the Broker Update, Michael Vincent goes into detail about what hurdles we are going to be facing.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the Southeast driving national rejections higher, and in the Shipper Update, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about consumer confidence.

FreightWaves announces launch of Firecrown Media, which offers custom virtual events production, as well as custom-produced video and virtual media networks.

Carriers are restrategizing and putting greater emphasis on servicing their grounded aircraft, spurring an increase in the maintenance, repair and operations business.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes that volumes are still on the rise, and in the Shipper Update, Anthony Smith goes into detail about durable goods.

FreightWaves will provide SONAR, its freight data and analytics platform, free through 9/4/2020 due to Hurricane Laura.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes a decrease in tender rejections, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about long-haul capacity.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains how the hurricane is affecting freight, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about lumber prices soaring.

DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.

Zach Strickland examines the Gulf freight markets in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel and Anthony Smith discusses import volume surging as peak season comes early.

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to gain strength Sunday as they barrel toward the Gulf of Mexico, with Marco nearing hurricane strength.

Zach Strickland examines a continuing rise in freight volumes in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Andrew Cox discusses a power shift to the carriers with Anthony Smith in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Update.

Chris Hummer of Don Hummer Trucking shared insight on how his company was able to thrive during the pandemic with Heidi Boggs of McLeod Software, in a virtual technology talk on Thursday at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

How to avoid legal HR pitfalls when recruiting drivers was discussed during a virtual fireside chat at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit on Wednesday.

When full visibility of a load is combined with predictive maintenance, downtime will drop and carrier profitability will rise, experts say.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland notes week-over-week change, and in the Rail and Intermodal Update, Mike Baudendistel talks with Anthony Smith about the tight truck market.

In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland explains what is going on on the West Coast, and in the DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index, Andrew Cox talks with Anthony Smith about carries losing ground.

Phased reopenings are contributing to an uptick in business for foodservice providers. This comes alongside plant-based dairy and protein manufacturers’ push to grow internationally.