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Ransomware attacks deliver more pain, important takeaways

A look at the driver experience at Port of New York/New Jersey from a trucker’s perspective; abandoned truck recovery; mental health and more.

“The first thing to do is to have an understanding of what type of offset it is that you’re looking for because there’s quite a range of pricing,” said Andrew Hall, director of sustainable finance at Trayport.

U.S. freight railroads, on average, move 1 ton of freight more than 480 miles per gallon of fuel.

On the show we hear from a trucker turned Ironman. Plus how St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is putting drivers on a highway to health.

Host John Kingston dives into the surging price of oil and diesel.

Its the biggest expansion yet for the company’s Uber Connect service

CargoWise has risen to a position of dominance in the transport management system market. In 2020, it gained the top 25 freight forwarders as customers, as well as continued partnerships with 17,000 logistics providers. As a result of the pandemic, more enterprise and midmarket freight forwarders transitioned to remote work environments and partnered with CargoWise […]

Blythe Brumleve gets a history lesson on this episode of Cyberly.

Natasha Hammack of Wright Media joins the show to discuss truck driver recruiting solution HireMaster.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith welcome in the new year on this first episode of Freightonomics for 2022.

Roadmap for Successful Technology Implementation with TruckerTools.com

Immediate Past ATA Chair Sherri Garner Brumbaugh joins the show to discuss ways to introduce trucking to younger drivers, especially to more women.

The true cost of dwell times, getting truckers paid faster, the future of renewable fuels, and the importance of predictive maintenance

“We’ll see real progress as more companies have leadership at the highest levels in the company focused on sustainability and incorporating sustainability into business strategy,” said Susan Uthayakumar, chief sustainability and energy officer at Prologis.

“2022 must be the year where commitments are turned into concrete steps and binding regulations,” said Madeline Rose, climate campaign director at Pacific Environment.

Criminals aggressively target commercial trains, tractor-trailers

Richie Daigle and Michael Vincent unpack the various meanings of the word “value” in sales.

Q1 outlook for inland and ocean; stranded on I95; why The Rock is tweeting about supply chain and more.

Mary O’Connell and Grace Sharkey sit down and talk about what freight trends they expect in 2022, the weirdest things they’ve moved and how to make a successful environment for new people getting into brokering.

Page Siplon, CEO of TeamOne Logistics, joins the show to discuss his company’s approach to driver retention.

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

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Mexico is the largest avocado producer in the world, with a volume that exceeded 2.3 million tons in 2020

“Absolute figures are always dependent on transport activity. But if you have the emissions intensity, you as a shipper or a freight buyer can make a very educated decision,” Moritz Tölke, technical manager at the Smart Freight Centre, told FreightWaves.

Deutsche Post DHL Group is ranking its road transport subcontractors on their level of sustainability.

Sales of Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Battery Electric Vehicles

Mary O’Connell and Thomas Wasson sit down and talk about what freight trends we saw this year, our expectations for the new year, and some of our favorite stories from the planning and brokering days.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Four tips to get the most out of your EV battery this winter

Shippers increasingly search for suppliers with sustainable operations.

While many companies put environmental concerns on the back burner the past two years, “the topic has very much returned to the top of the agenda for most leading players in the industry today,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express USA.

See the top 10 highlights by funding level

See how Trucker Tools helped Trinity Logistics quickly respond to the changing market space.

Also on the podcast: What’s holding back US investment in more oil drilling?

Logistics companies like C.H. Robinson are deploying employee to open certain containers and sort out time-sensitive items

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle welcome Ryan Rogers, the founder & CEO of TextLocate, on the show to discuss the fun and terror of launching a business.

Mary O’Connell and Sarah Eggleston sit down and talk about sales from prospecting to implementation as well as evaluating their needs to keep everyone happy.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Shoppers are increasingly expecting digital experiences even in physical stores

Renewable diesel continues to grow in popularity due to its emission-reduction potential and health benefits for workers and surrounding communities.

A closer look into FMCSA HOS rule changes

Experts across the supply chain weigh in on the most impactful sustainability trends in 2021.

It’s the final and most festive WTT of the year with project44’s Jett McCandless; FreightWaves Craig Fuller, and cheer from around the industry

Also on the podcast: The incredible shrinking US refining sector.

“Demand for RNG will continue its rapid growth trajectory. We are in the early days of seeing corporate goals to reduce carbon turned into actual actions,” Greg Roche, vice president of sustainability at Clean Energy, told FreightWaves.

The logistics industry is in the middle of a veritable technological revolution. The industry was once seen as a haven for Luddites, characterized by its general aversion to change. While the largest operations have been taking advantage of emerging technologies for decades, much of the industry did not begin to embrace technology until the ELD […]

Nine North American trailer manufacturers including the eight largest, have earned IIHS’ TOUGHGUARD AWARD for good rear underride protection on some or all of their trailers.

The American Transportation Research Institute’s Rebecca Brewster shares what the industry ranked as its top issues this year.

On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Flexe vp of product and engineering Anthony Girolamo.

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

All Western states, with Colorado topping the list

Ryder and Blume Global demo their Rydershare and ConnectGo Live freight technologies during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.

“This is not optional. This is going to be a core part of how we think about our investments going forward,” Jon Bradford, a partner at Dynamo Ventures, said.

WTT live from Domestic Supply Chain Summit talking all things disruption and solutions for ’22.

TLDR: In which the author’s heart is broken and put back together again over sustainable fuels. Or, the bull case for renewable natural gas (RNG) in transportation. Low carbon fuels: A love story Last week, RNG producer Opal Fuels LLC merged with the SPAC ArcLight Clean Transition Corp. II at a valuation of roughly $2 […]

FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller and Ryder CTO Kendra Phillips see visibility as a key driving force in FreightTech going forward.

It’s these kinds of advances that will push the industry toward complete visibility and decarbonization.

Every gallon of fuel saved can lead to savings that affect the bottom line for fleets

Tony Mulvey and Anthony Smith debate the pros and cons of quitting while you’re ahead on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle talk about how customers being correct depends on the type of relationship they have to your business.

Sebastian Blanco explores the world of EVs after COP26 and the presentation of President Biden’s Build Back Better plan.

Mary O’Connell, Josie Blanco and Anaid Chacon Bryce Williford talk about changes to invoicing requirements by the Mexican Tax Authority.

Kaylee Nix looks at the retail landscape through the lens of flexible warehousing on this episode of At Your Doorstep.

TLDR: United: Sustainable AF. Sustainable jet fuel is having a moment. But why? And what exactly is SAF again? This week, United Airlines operated the first-ever passenger flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The Boeing 737-900 flew over 100 passengers from Chicago to Washington, D.C., running exclusively on alternative fuel. While regulations prohibit planes […]

In this issue, jobs for former CFL employees and what’s ahead on WTT.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Showing average annual fuel use (per vehicle) for major vehicle categories in the United States

The State of Sustainability for Shippers

On WTT we’re talking about Central Freight Lines shutdown; fast food logistics; automating the back office and more

“In the longer term beyond the mid-2030s, EVs are the biggest factor, but the 2030s are a long time away,” said Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research at Convoy.

Making freight and logistics activities sustainable in the Asia-Pacific region is anything but simple.

Freight Railroads Keep American Moving

Cassandra Gaines welcomes Ryan Rogers from TextLocate on this episode of MadGaines.

Steve Ferreira breaks down newly passed legislation on this episode of Navigate B2B.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve explains how new technologies can be put to work in not-so-new professions.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland discuss whether there are still breaks in the transportation system on this episode of Freightonomics.

Tony Mulvey looks at the latest industry mergers and acquisitions on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

Arkansas represent! On this show we’re talking to the University of Arkansas as well as J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson about why the state is great for freight

Also on the podcast: The market for diesel exhaust fluid.

In addition to 40 waiting close to shore, another 56 farther out

Driver recruiting expert David McBride of Lazer Spot joins the show to share his golden rules for recruiting and retaining driver talent.

The unique design will improve port efficiency and increase capacity, according to Maersk.

In most states, red light camera citations are treated as civil offenses rather than moving violations.

Crowley wants to be “the most sustainable and innovative maritime and logistics company in the Americas by 2025,” says Alisa Praskovich, sustainability director at the company.

Sebastian Blanco talks about how components are crucial to keep production up to speed on this episode of Transmission.

On WHAT THE TRUCK?!? we’re talking about the art of freight photography; we share a clever port solution; and learn what’s good in supply chain

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle rank the top books for freight salespeople.

Mary O’Connell and Bryce Williford sit down to talk about recruiting and retaining top talent, the best ways to grow and what 3PLs will look like in 2022.

Electric vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, but some wonder whether the batteries can get the job done in harsh environments.

Host Matt McLelland sits down with a Chattanooga youngster who is making big conservation strides on this episode of Rising Tides.

Speeding is more than breaking the law. The consequences are far-ranging.

In this issue, the problem with switching to just in case; trucking urban legends; spot rates near all-time highs; Zim is bearing gifts; and more.

CN and CSX received recognition for their action on climate change. UP has upped its targets and released a plan to reach them.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

CNGmotive’s solution for fueling locomotives provides potential to decarbonize rail using renewable natural gas.

The Friend of the Sea program calls on the international maritime sector to act immediately to prevent ship-whale collisions.

On today’s episode of WTT: driver retention issues and the real reason behind “driver shortages”

Service Professionals’ exhaust reaction system can save 10% to 30% on fuel consumption, according to CEO and founder Jack Schickler.

Holiday shipping deadlines you need to know!