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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.

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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have taken a sharp turn for players in this world, as physical checks have become untrustworthy, uneconomical, and out of date.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.

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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.

McLeod’s load matching software automates the process of narrowing down your current carriers based on history and preferences to provide the best match for each load. Learn how TopMatch helps Sunset Transportation Save time for carrier reps by creating a focused search Find the most dependable carriers Improve load-to-carrier ratio Build better relationships with their […]

Managers from Styer Transportation and Parrish Leasing share how their companies have profited from investing in McLeod. Operate more efficiently Better customer service Life is better for their drivers Automated work processes Improved asset utilization Real-time visibility Improved cash flows Lower labor expenses Enter your details below to access the complimentary case study.

‘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!

Companies clap back against Russia, convoys could disrupt SOTU, Suez Canal raises tolls again and more in the WTT newsletter

“Relative sea-level rise and the increased frequency and severity of storms are already affecting port activity, infrastructure and supply chains, sometimes disrupting trade and transport,” the report said.

Mary O’Connell and David Spencer, director of business intelligence at Arrive Logistics, sit down to talk about the freight market in February and the outlook for 2022.

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Parade’s capacity management solution integrates seamlessly with Tai’s TMS system to help freight brokerages

On the show we look at the impacts of the Ukraine conflict from the perspectives of a broker, a data provider, and the procurement side

JLE Industries is considering a variety of solutions to help more than 70% of its customers satisfy their ESG mandates.

Average speed reductions in pedestrian AEB tests

An inside look at the Florida Harbor Pilots Association; NASA’s closed-loop life support systems; war in Ukraine and more on WTT

There’s a lot of bad information out there about the state of the oil market.

Kiwibot is teaming with Sodexo to take delivery bots to college.

Go on a career journey with Gollapalli and learn how he and his team are helping over 3,300 trucking companies crush DOT compliance daily

Mark Manera discusses the importance of driver health and wellbeing

Energy generated by the solar panels will charge the battery and power liftgates and ancillary equipment.

The procurement module will help companies find more sustainable suppliers, said Ethan Soloviev, chief innovation officer at HowGood.

Security guarantees sought for avocado inspectors in Michoacán

This report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates as we navigate the post-holiday season.

FreightVana is planting a tree per load; Convoys in the USA; how usage-based insurance works

Tech-savvy consumers are leveraging digital tools to build shopping lists, order online

In this issue, truck convoys head to D.C.; contract rates up 25%; more volume incoming

“We are excited to help usher in a new era of intelligent, modern logistics with a focus on sustainability for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our planet,” said Lily Shen, CEO and president.

Mary O’Connell and Nick Dangles, co-founder at Kinetic, sit down to talk about the importance of training for new hires and existing employees.

Nonbinding reservations from fleets hit 7,325 as 2021 revenues grow to $6.3 million

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“Partnering with Bunker Holding will accelerate the marine industry adoption of biodiesel to achieve aggressive carbon reduction goals,” said Bob Kenyon, senior vice president of sales and marketing at REG.

Congestion mounts at SC Ports; Asia getting backlogged again; an invention that stops flickering lights; SmartHop expands in Miami

EIA projects accelerating renewable consumption and steady liquid fuels growth to 2050

Nexxiot co-founder Daniel MacGregor chats with FreightWaves’ Tyler Cole about how data and Internet of Things can impact sustainability.

Some big ports are import focused. The Port of Oakland is a big export port. It is trying to restore the traditional import/export balance.

“The more we talk about data you need to be specific about what data you want to get and what purpose you want to get the data for,” said Rik Arends, program director at Smart Freight Centre.

FreightWaves’ Tony Mulvey and Torqata’s Rak-Joon Choi discuss how visibility and blockchain technology are impacting the automotive industry.

Which zero-emission fuel will be the winner in trucking? The state of EVs and charging infrastructure and more on WTT from GSCW22

Also on the podcast: The torrid pace of diesel consumption.

Third-party sellers on Amazon’s platform are suffering from many of the same supply chain issues as traditional retailers

FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill and Teclo Garcia, economic development director for the city of Laredo, discuss supply chain bottlenecks during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

Of 18 companies that Friend of the Sea evaluated, it identified Hapag-Lloyd as “the international shipping company most committed to minimizing the risk of whale ship strikes.”

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

Reaching COVID-19 pandemic high, employment remains 2.9% below pre-pandemic December 2019

“There’s a lot more focus on tracking the product itself” when it comes to consumer packaged goods, said Bart De Muynck, vice president of supply chain research at Gartner.

WTT is live from CPG day at Global Supply Chain Week with guests from Echo, Ryder System, Transfix, Flexe and Redwood Logistics

Whether at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Department of Labor or other venues, Benesch attorney says it’s going to be a lively year for the independent contractor versus employee debate.

Amazon’s fulfillment and shipping costs in total and as a percentage of net sales

Green ammonia production emits no carbon dioxide, but it has major safety, cost and scaling hurdles to overcome.