FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Armstrong Transport Group’s Jim Bivens sit down to cover recruitment and the impact of having total support from an organization.
Container ship freed from Chesapeake Bay more than a month after it ran aground
CSX, XPO Logistics and AIT Worldwide Logistics were among several companies to make sustainability announcements on Earth Day.
Test riding the Nikola Tre, FMC’s Carl Bentzel on MDTI, mitigating driver risk and falling in an outhouse
Share of adults who say it is important to them that their country shifts away from fossil fuels
Emissions tracking and sustainability experts discuss the importance of tracking emissions and using that data to make informed decisions.
During FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit, experts chat about how FreightVana is working with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every shipment it moves.
Jonathan Hoffman and Andrew Wishnia discuss how the transportation sector is addressing climate change on Friday at FreightWaves’ 2022 Net-Zero Carbon Summit.
AIT Worldwide Logistics plans to use carbon offsets and emission-reduction strategies to reach net-zero emissions by 2035.
Locomation’s Cetin Mericli discusses how autonomous transport will provide emissions reductions and time savings for long-haul trucking.
Freight brokers, just like the truck drivers they serve, are in hot demand. A recruiter in the business discusses why. Also: diesel breaks another record.
The new president of the Truckload Carriers Association talks with an expert at FreightWaves about how environmental regulations and switching technologies impact the industry.
Developing strong carbon offset programs may be the holy grail, Redwood Logistics CEO says.
Learn more about Tai’s Enterprise Transportation Management Software
Despite the shift to technology, some companies are still in the back seat, using antiquated methods.
Solving the reverse logistics problem is a key part of growing digital sales
FreightWaves founder + CEO Craig Fuller breaks down the trucking market and China. Truckers make electric truck and more
Join FreightWaves for the Net-Zero Carbon Summit on April 22.
Company to tack on a 5% fee for FBA sellers at end of month
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and FreightVana’s Shannon Breen sit down to cover the hottest collaboration of the year.
Plug Power entered an agreement to provide Walmart lift trucks with up to 20 tons of green hydrogen per day.
CEO blames ‘driver shortage, rising costs, extremely tight margins and freight rates’
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Why more truck fires are happening and what you can do. Trucking influencer Pamela Robinson. Latest freight news.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
DHL is talking to customers about sustainability and measuring emissions, DHL Supply Chain’s Jason Gillespie said during this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.
FMCSA filings against employers, shippers and others could nearly double previous high
Meet the team that’s launching FreightWaves latest media venture on this episode of WTT
The acquisition market for truck freight brokerages is hot these days. A banker involved in such deals joins host John Kingston on the podcast. Also: why the diesel market is helping to drive oil prices higher.
ATA claims turnover is good for drivers; what’s up with Back The Truck Up; spot goes down the ski slope; a Pennsylvania bathroom bill; and more.
Technology to improve driver experience and fleet management.
1st-year drivers can make up to $110K, veteran drivers even more
USA Truck lost money for many years, but with new leadership and culture has turned itself into a financial success.
On WTT Live form Enterprise Fleet Summit: collapsing spot market; geometry of geo fences; how tech is enabling large fleets; more
Experts discuss how the future of driver recruitment and retention relies on feedback in this fireside chat during FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit.
During FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit, experts discussed how fleets can adapt to rapidly changing fuel prices.
Business gain new appreciation for outsourcing post-COVID, DDC FPO executive says.
Transborder freight between the U.S. and North American countries (Canada and Mexico) in January 2022
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and ArcBest’s Steven Leonard sit down to cover all things LTL and how to avoid unnecessary charges
Attend the FreightWaves Enterprise Fleet Summit on Wednesday, April 13!
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach began charging diesel-powered drayage trucks $10 per unit entering and leaving the ports
Freight memes come to life; Odd Lots Joe Weisenthal’s inflation song, Tive raises $54m, news and more on WTT
On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, the CEO of Leonard’s Express talks about the company’s strategies to reduce emissions in long-haul trucking.
Record cargo revenue motivates investment in dedicated aircraft, cold storage and IT systems
Trucking visits the White House; moving conference freight; how dynamic LTL pricing works; autonomous partnerships
How did truck drivers do in 2021? Their tax returns tell the story. And how jet fuel is impacting the price of diesel.
Big Brown is going small in test of e-cargo bikes
Carriers can do more to welcome women to the industry.
The story behind MVMNT and TMS 2.0
See how much a single rail car can carry
Home goods supply chain; unusual freight; what the data is saying about demand; mental health; and the latest in news and markets
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Tyler Cole sit down to talk about the importance of building a sustainable supply chain.
Trips include driving, rail, transit and air
In this issue, market’s downward spiral; HBO highlights how trucking is broken for drivers; White House announces measures to fix a fragile market
ZeroAvia signed a memorandum of understanding with ZEV Station to “kick-start hydrogen fueling for aviation in California and beyond,” says ZEV Station CEO.
Drone company and restaurant partner Brinker International launch delivery service in Granbury
Carbon offsets are a growing alternative or additional step toward reducing emissions in sectors like transportation.
Dooner and The Dude are talking about freight’s biggest challenges in Q2. They’ll look at international shipping, the ports, trucking, as well as the conflict in Ukraine.
More serious conversations about nearshoring has changed the role of 3PL companies from a strategic advisory role to one of execution.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
“The conversation around empty miles is not a new conversation,” said Jennifer Wong, head of sustainability at Convoy. But now it’s about more than just saving money.
Georgia governor hails project to ‘provide the infrastructure our economy needs to thrive’
How truckers are making bank with side hustles. Joining us is Clarissa Rankin, Chris Lee, BruceAllmiighty, and Redwood.
Also on the podcast: Transplace’s view of the supply chain and whether it’s getting any better.
The United States has imported a relatively small share of crude oil from Russia, but U.S. imports of petroleum products from Russia — namely, unfinished oils and fuel oil.
Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.
Work4 survey shows how to best recruit drivers.
Dooner goes 12 rounds with Surge Transportation’s Omar Singh as they discuss the company’s origin story and leadership over adversity
In the market today, more and more companies in freight are turning to brokerage companies for help.
E-commerce is undergoing a metamorphosis thanks to online grocery shopping
Ross Kennedy talks about the war in Ukraine’s impact on supply chains; how entertainment logistics work; West Coast labor issues and more
Covering a tractor and trailer in solar panels could potentially generate more than 18,000 watt hours of energy per day in California conditions.
Revived Soldiers Ukraine placed an order for up to 200 drones from Canada-based Draganfly
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Joe Antoshak sit down to talk about the top 500 for-hire carrier list and the 2022 driver pay guide just completed.
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that includes federal highway designation for portions of Interstate 27 in Texas and New Mexico as part of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor project
An inside look at ice road trucking; is a trucking bloodbath coming? and more on the show.
Data can help identify causes of inefficiency and inform better decision-making.
2 new offerings are geared toward last-mile delivery
The logistics behind NASA’s Artemis mission to the moon; logistics companies send aid to Ukraine; news and more
Also on the podcast: diesel is kicking crude’s butt.
The Annual Energy Outlook 2022 Reference case projects that U.S. energy consumption will grow through 2050, primarily driven by population and economic growth
Solving a missing piece in companies’ retention efforts.
Crowded city streets and limited spaces slow down the last mile, drive up costs
Convoy founder heads to MATS via truck; how 3PLs should be working with drivers; why you need to audit your freight bills
Environmental Defense Fund tells ports, shippers to ‘act now or pay later’ for climate change
In this issue, rates are still slumping; truckers get bathroom rights; NYC bounty hunters vs. idle trucks; the mystery of conference carpets solved?
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Ryan Rogers from TextLocate sit down to talk about the world of visibility and the struggles that come with knowing where your freight is at all times.
Legislation aimed at easing transportation pain may have a chance of getting through Congress
“With every SAF deal, we are increasingly aware of the huge task that lies ahead in utilizing more sustainable solutions to help our customers,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express.
Spot market continues to slide while contract reaches new heights; East Coast ports are getting slammed as shippers shift cargo from the West Coast; Google enters the FreightTech scene.
Experts discuss how environmental impacts and supply chain resilience are becoming increasingly important.
Winner will be announced at Mid-America Trucking Show
Issues mount for supply chains; scaling a FreightTech company; cannabis logistics; employee retention; developing talent; news
