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It’s another entry point into the business: being a dispatcher. Laura Weston joins Drilling Deep to talk about that route.

What is Cross-docking?

Trucking companies can build driver loyalty by delivering real-time payments through the Branch app

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

Kpler: Russian crude exports in April highest since June 2019

This week in rates; used truck prices drop; getting drivers benefits; weather vs freight and more

Adjusted for inflation 1978 – 2022

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

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Hard to abate sectors such as long-haul trucking are considering clean hydrogen to decarbonize.

Proposed network would be world’s largest commercial drone deployment

FreightWaves teamed up with DDC FPO to determine how labor shortages are impacting carriers and third-party logistics providers.

If there’s one chain that must never be broken, it’s the cold chain.

On the podcast: NASA talks about the X-59 supersonic jet and Quesst mission; Dooner and The Dude face off in a battle of the potato salad

Pitt Ohio’s Geoffrey Muessig says there are steps shippers can take to create a stronger and more profitable relationship with their LTL carriers.

Overall traffic fatalities in 2021 projected to be highest since 2005

In this issue of the WTT newsletter, grossest truck accident of the year; dead cat bounce for spot rates; shippers fight trucker OT pay; more

Fastport helping US veterans obtain jobs in trucking.

“I think there are a lot of barriers that keep ladies out of finance and freight. It usually starts with ‘can’t.’ Do what you want to do. Don’t listen to the ‘can’t.’” Westjohn said.

What are leading carrier’s IT executives looking for in a modern TMS? Drawing on the combined expertise and hands-on experience of dozens of trucking/logistics IT Executives, this comprehensive guide explores the seven core benefits every TMS must deliver: Fast, low-cost deployment(23) MAG Projects – Guide Layout Automatic software updates Future-proof technology Turnkey integrations Intelligent driver […]

Atlas Air, Kalitta freighters spotted with military cargo at Air Force base

On the show, how the big ship arms race is ruining everything; latest on electric trucks; creating a driver culture; and trucker OT pay

Schneider’s second corporate responsibility report focuses on emissions and social initiatives.

EIA expects summer U.S. real gasoline and diesel prices to be the highest since 2014

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down to talk with David Spencer about market conditions in April as well as what we can expect to see from May.

Experts discuss the challenges facing carriers and shippers when it comes to measuring emissions and why it matters.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

According to Patrascu, it’s important for employers and administrators to continuously be in conversation with their agents and other employees in order to know how to grow their business, their employees and themselves. 

Reusable Boox boxes are often lighter and less expensive than cardboard, CEO says

Tech looks to solve detention; Flexport joins push for formula; retail inventories up big; from corrections to trucking CEO; cybersecurity

How data-driven decision-making can help shippers stay ahead in times of volatility

This white paper offers 6 key steps to help navigate this down market and get you back in the driver’s seat.

Will freight ever return to normal; Mayor highlights trucking; small fleet owner on operating in this market and news on WTT

Distracted driving is a problem. The product offered by NoCell is designed to reduce it, but there is some resistance.

Visit MyBlueGrace.com/shippers/less-than-truckload to learn more

Recruitment and retention through digital media efforts.

WTT live from #FOSC22 with guests from SkyBitz; Shipwell; Primo; Kargo; Kingsgate Logistics and more cowbell

Pilot brings drone delivery to Purdue University’s Alexander Field

Shippers turn to LTL in light of changing consumer behavior

E-commerce fuels Port of Baltimore and shortens time to Asia; Flexport talks ports; latest on diesel and blitz week and more on WTT

WTT was live at The Future of Supply Chain Day 1 with guests from Redwood, Ryder, HP, Torc and more

Edmonton International Airport announced several sustainability and hydrogen-related partnerships and investments.

Fleet professionals were asked to identify their top struggles and what would help overcome them

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell sits down to talk with Scott Watanabe about building an effective training program from the ground up.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Experts discuss sustainable fuels for the trucking industry and how tracking emissions and fuel can unlock new opportunities.

FAA’s new optimized descent procedures and their aviation benefits

Moving big blades down the high, heavy and wide corridor; supply chain response to formula shirtages; CaaS; teen kicked out of prom for brining truck

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

energy trade between the U.S. and Mexico reached a nine-year high

This white paper explores how volatility surrounding rates and capacity has affected shippers across the industry.

On WTT Dooner and The Dude are back from #FOSC22 with a recap plus how diecast trucks work; USA Truck x America’s Trucker; trucker plays a song

Spencer Tenney speaks on the state of merger and acquisitions in trucking and freight brokerage; host John Kingston addresses East Coast diesel.

Startup ride-hailing snack company to delivery Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop virtual brands

New changes to the industry could see a shift in safety measures and the driver shortage.

In order for freight operations to run smoothly, the relationship between carriers and shippers should be strong.

See how much fits on a single rail car

Top commodity by value shipped out of each state

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.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

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

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

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.