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
Host John Kingston also discusses why retail diesel prices haven’t plummeted with the fall in futures prices.
Revised figures show 1.55 million work in truck transportation sector
WorkHound partners with companies to increase retention rates.
The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill joins author and sales guru David Hoffeld to chat winning sales strategies at FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit.
“FreightTech is only as good as the relationships that FreightTech enables and the data feeding into freight technology,” said Michael Johnson, EVP of strategy at Redwood Logistics.
WTT is live from FreightWaves 3PL Summit with guests froms Parade, Transforce, Zuum, TriumphPay, Trucker Tools and Turvo
Newer generations of sales reps are not solely motivated by money, said Cassie Pless, director of commercial sales at Outreach.
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
Delivery of fuel, ammunition vital during times of conflict
Going green isn’t just about electrification.
Kevin welcomes Jim Becker, the CEO of Becker Logistics, to discuss what he’s learned in sales and why it’s important to always develop a system for sales.
FreightWaves’Mary O’Connelland Kurtis Tryber from EXO Freight sit down to talk about all things flatbed: booking loads, how to get information you need to get started in flatbed and some of the craziest flatbed moves.
“Solving the climate emergency and decarbonizing our customers’ supply chains is a strategic imperative for Maersk,” said CEO Soren Skou.
Businesses must innovate to stay in business, and nowhere is this more keenly felt than in the world of freight. Payments have taken a sharp turn for players in this world, as physical checks have become untrustworthy, uneconomical, and out of date. Now, fintech has a very clear role to play. In this white paper, […]
AskWaves looks at the rankings of the world’s top container ports
Trucker Path’s Best Truck Stops in America; Trucking and Logistics Professionals for Ukraine; a charity Tough Mudder with a logistics spin
Rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather are expected to cost ports and shippers billions of dollars annually.
“I think we’re looking at the beginning of the largest commodity market we’ve ever seen,” said Peter Fusaro, founder of the Wall Street Green Summit.
Freightwaves is taking logistics to the next level at The Future of Supply Chain on May 9-10, 2022, at the Rogers Convention Center in NW Arkansas.
Currently, 87 million metric tons of that can be traced to non-revenue—or empty—miles.
The six companies plan to produce at least 730,000 metric tons of green methanol by the end of 2025.
Blythe Brumleve looks at the next steps of internet existence on this episode of Cyberly.
Check in on the latest market updates on this episode of #WithSONAR.
Kaylee Nix and Grace Sharkey host an hour-long episode of Great Quarter, Gals to celebrate International Women’s Day.
A Kansas truck stop less than 2 years old already is recognized as one of the best in the country.
To learn more visit Tai-Software.com
FreightWaves’ Modern Shipper brand and WHAT THE TRUCK?!? podcast are finalists in the 68th Annual Jesse H. Neal Awards’ Best New Product and Best Podcast categories.
Truckers used as ‘eyes and ears’ to assist law enforcement.
Truckstop’s acquisition of RMIS “puts us in this position to be an even better matchmaker between the carrier and the broker,” Tucker said.
The 2022 3PL Summit will highlight the best technology and practices to guide you to success this year. Hear discussions on multi-modal optimization, customer relations, sales insights, market insights, pricing strategies and much more.
“Ranges for zero-emission trucks are improving over time with battery technology advancements,” said Yin Qiu, data scientist at Calstart.
The Environmental Protection Agency maintains a listing of “off-cycle” vehicle technologies that reduce emissions but are not sufficiently accounted for in city and highway test cycles.
Kevin Hill and Richie discuss who they would like to share a coffee with and their top business/sales movie as Richie takes his final bow behind the sales desk.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down to talk about best practices when booking trucks and how to help others avoid rookie mistakes when booking their first loads.
Make accidents easy, see the big picture, and keep your company safe.
On the new app, users will log in to an updated timeline of FreightWaves content and have the ability to comment, like and share with contacts and other social media sites.
Hyper rail systems could transport containers to and from ports quickly, according to WickedHyper’s CEO.
Officials blame Russian attackers, vow to rebuild monster-sized AN-225
“Today, no area on the planet is left untouched by plastic pollution, from deep-sea sediment to Mount Everest. The planet deserves a multilateral solution that speaks from source to sea,” said Amina J. Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the U.N.
On the show, a veteran-owned coffee brand; veteran-owned print shop serving supply chain businesses; and how DOD SkillBridge works
As You Sow graded companies based on their progress toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Brian Thompson shares how SMC3 gets employees ready to take on the market.
Communities contend increase in freight train traffic could bring more blocked crossings
Nocell Technologies helps fleets prevent distracted driving.
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‘We are going to get this fixed. We’re going to get the resources right’
Latest supply chain impacts from the Ukrainian conflict; what war means for CHB; can autonomous fleets run 20 hours a day
In today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of tracking freight, and how we can change telephone calls into telematics updates. Our special guest is Ryan Rogers, CEO of freight location tracking startup TextLocate.
For many large carriers, communication is automated, but those fleets are in the top 1% of all registered carriers. For the rest of trucking, tracking still involves a phone call. In this episode, we look at ways to make tracking methods transparent and available to all.
Is it possible to make this simpler?
The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) is the world’s leading—and most accurate—index of market rates for 40′ containers.
AskWaves explores how drivers can navigate these quick, intense storms
Michael Vincent and Richie discuss outcomes vs outputs with Ian Koniak Plus, listener feedback, advice, and community building!
