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Military supply crunches affect soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines on the front lines.

Convoy, a digital trucking network, is collaborating with sustainability partners like CHEP to solve industry challenges by eliminating waste, eradicating empty miles and cutting out inefficiencies.

PetSmart’s complex supply chain includes the shipping of more than 50 million crickets annually.

Supply chains need diverse sourcing strategies and more real-time information to manage disruptive forces unleashed by COVID and the Ukraine invasion.

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This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers how consumer behaviors impact pallet usage.

Like many companies across all industries, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the overall priorities of Varstar.

AskWaves looks at what truck drivers do about flat tires

Transfix uses machine-learning technology to help shippers and carriers optimize their freight networks.

Turvo uses cutting-edge technology to connect shippers, logistics providers and trucking companies through its cloud-based TMS platform.

Amazon Freight experts discuss freight market volatility during this FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat.

Lean Solutions Group is seeking to revolutionize the way the U.S. logistics industry operates by providing staffing and nearshoring services in South America.

Like other companies in the logistics industry, Varstar pivoted toward technology during the pandemic.

Reducing empty miles and dwell time could improve social, environmental and financial sustainability.

Self-evaluation, continual improvement among keys to keeping employees happy and productive

This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers the connection between freight technology and supply chain agility.

This FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain chat covers how Unilever considers supply chains, technology and growth in mergers and acquisitions.

On the show: Test driving Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX and Q and A with founder and CEO Thomas Healy

On the show: with rates cratering and diesel at record highs we look at the state of trucking for small companies

With first-quarter earnings pretty much all in the book, Todd Fowler of KeyBank discusses how trucking performed in a strong quarter.

Mexico trucking officials said they saw a decline in demand for heavy-duty trucks in the U.S. during March.

This white paper reviews the latest market dynamics and what we can expect this quarter.

Toll management solutions to improve efficiency.

You’ve heard of cash back for groceries or restaurants, but what about cash back for freight?

XPO Logistics released a sustainability report that hones in on recruiting underrepresented groups and using optimization to reduce emissions.

What’s good at the Port of Cleveland; spot slides again; The Future of Supply Chain; news on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection.

Company says more to come in months ahead

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Change for the future

Turbulent times in trucking in with record diesel prices cutting into the cost everything, plus pyrotechnic logistics

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.

Mexican trucking companies reported 804 cases of cargo theft during March

The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we progress through Q2 2022.

Intermodal and the chassis issues that have operator at wits end; nuclear verdicts; trucker plays song; Freight Caviar and Boris Panov take Macedonia

The trucking industry is looking to pull young people into the industry through a new group. FreightWaves talks to the organization’s president.

Using data to optimize supply chain efficiencies can reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

BrightDrop EV sets Guinness World Record

In this issue, economic headwinds hit trucking; driver survey on state of the industry; Nikolas hit the streets; close call in WA

Trucking companies are turning to tailored solutions for driver recruitment and retention.

Reasons why you should care about idling

High levels of market instability over the past two years have put serious pressure on shippers to adapt and innovate in order to remain viable.

Spot market slides again but is it all doom and gloom? We go deep on the freight recession on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

In the world of last mile-delivery of big and bulky items, timing is everything.

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.

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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.

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CEO blames ‘driver shortage, rising costs, extremely tight margins and freight rates’

The World Business Chicago (WBC) report, Logistics Tech in Chicago 2022, is available for download. Chicago has a long history of being at the crossroads of transportation, distribution and logistics. Today, central location, diverse talent pipeline, and legacy infrastructure—coupled with tech and innovation— are rapidly driving expansion and growth. Download the report and read why […]

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

How trains help make a car

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!

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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