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On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix looks at adapting robotics strategy to fit unique business needs.

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle answer viewer questions and talk about the current state of freight on this episode of Put That Coffee Down.

Facebook outage’s impact on e-comm; are long-term contracts worth it for shippers; Ever Given out of service again; and more.

On this episode of Rising Tides, host Matt McLelland looks at ways trucks and trailers can be adapted to meet freight demands.

Check out the first episode of the newest FreightWaves show, Rising Tides, with Covenant Transport’s Matt McLelland.

On this episode of The Stockout,Mike Baudendistel checks out how some consumer goods companies are using technology to their advantage.

Learn where the best opportunities for electrification lie on this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Airlines scheduled & operated more flights in July 2021 than any month since the start of the pandemic in March 2020

This white paper shares the latest data regarding sustainability goals, strategies and more.

It’s a scary time to be a shipper and on today’s show we cover Coca-Cola’s move to bulk; executive search, exports, education, ag and more

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

Odometer fraud is the disconnection, resetting or alteration of a vehicles’s odometer with the intent to change the number of miles indicated.

Understanding cost modelling and use cases

On this episode of WTT meet the people who bring you your news as we interview some of FreightWaves most brilliant journalists

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland take a look where the freight economy is headed as the fourth quarter begins.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve looks at the dangers of using artificial intelligence to create marketing content.

Matt Blois looks at syncing up each step of the medical supply chain on this episode of Medically Necessary.

Also on the podcast: A roundup of recent news in the oil and diesel world.

CRST’s dedicated solutions place the individual customer at the focus to add value and maximize service.

Dustin Koehl, senior vice president of sales at U.S. Xpress, joins the show to discuss the company’s Variant Model fleet, its partnership with MIT, as well as Koehl’s work on ATA’s subcommittee on autonomous trucks.

New legislative package also increases tip transparency, access to restrooms

The sudden shock of the pandemic quickly exposed weak points in supply chains both large and small in nearly every industry. Though facing an enormous challenge, transportation and logistics providers knew that the show must go on as freight demands changed rapidly. FreightWaves, the leading source for navigating the freight markets, partnered with Locus, a […]

Proactive tips for surviving peak season; ZEBOX is coming to America; how to recover an abandoned truck; Amazon Astro and more

“There are significant inventories of already produced vehicles where essential parts are lacking.”

Energy issues stall supply chains; congestion mounts at East Coast ports; Amazon algorithms tighten their grip; first female port header named; and more.

On this episode of Transmission, Grace Sharkey and Sebastian Blanco look at how car shopping is changing to at-home delivery models.

Kaylee Nix looks at bridging the gap between electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure development on this episode of At Your Doorstep.

Are you asking the right questions to land your prospects? Find out on this episode of Put That Coffee Down.

Mike Baudendistel tries to solve some ocean shipper woes on this episode of The Stockout.

Steve Ferreira looks at the continuation of the container crisis on this episode of Navigate B2B.

In part one of a three-part series on Net-Zero Carbon, Danny Gomez looks at greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Sustainability is a growing topic of conversation in the freight industry. FreightWaves asked experts if this focus will continue as supply chains are put to the ultimate stress test.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Vehicle weight classes 1 – 10

Congestion stalls freight on both US coasts and in China. The chassis problem. Hurricane logistics. More on WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Learn how technology and automation can help maximize profits and strengthen your partner relationships at MyBlueGrace.com

Craig Fuller explains why supply chains are so messed up!

The logistics behind aborting a NASA space mission during launch; wheels coming off the supply chain with tire shortage; more

Matt Blois looks at how reshoring U.S. drug manufacturing can help solve drug shortages on this episode of Medically Necessary.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve teaches the ins and outs of circular marketing.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland talk about breaking up the intermodal bottleneck on this episode of Freightonomics.

Trucks release a lot of data. Two attorneys from the Benesch law firm discuss the ownership of that data on this week’s podcast.

Parking lots are riskier than you might think

Ryan Streblow, president and CEO of National Tank Truck Carriers, joins the show to discuss his work at the NTTC, what’s happening in the tank hauling segment at large, and some of the unique challenges tank carriers face in driver recruiting and retention.

Opponents of the legislation were particularly focused on a law known as PAGA.

Hurricane Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane on Aug. 29

FreightWaves teamed up with FreightPOP for this white paper to discuss the benefits of visibility.

Fleetmaster Express recently ordered 10 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks to transition from a diesel fleet to an electric one.

Renewable diesel is the hot new market in the fuels business. An expert discusses why.

“The lower the carbon intensity of the fuel, the higher the value,” Megan Boutwell, VP of operations at Stillwater Associates, said about low-carbon fuel standards.

Stephen Jones of Argus Media is one of the company’s leading analysts. He shares the Argus view of the market at the FreightWaves Fuel Buyers Summit.

Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey look at the surprising move Volta Trucks took to expand its product offering.

Kaylee Nix explores how one company is deploying robotics strategy in every step of the supply chain on this episode of At Your Doorstep.

Richie Daigle and Kevin Hill look at how to stand out in your sales strategy on this episode of Put That Coffee Down

Seasonal hiring points to another big peak season

In this issue, port congestion sends truckers west, highway heroes, project44 makes its biggest buy to date and more

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

The top 3 U.S. airports together handled nearly 1/3 of the total landed weight of all-cargo operations

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? covers Rail Safety Week; massive claim losses; best of Driver Appreciation Week and more.

3 approaches working together to reduce roadway deaths to zero

Mike Baudendistel talks about what ocean carriers will do next now that their profits are reaching peaks.

On this episode of Navigate B2B, Steve Ferreira looks at the craziness taking over ocean carriers as we finish out the third quarter of 2021.

Danny Gomez looks at the way decarbonization can happen with help from the railroads on this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

Dooner and The Dude are talking to multigenerational families in freight on this special bloodlines edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve talks about taking driver appreciation beyond social media posts.

Matt Blois looks at what supply chains will look like once the pandemic eventually ends.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at millennial culture and generational identification on this episode of Freightonomics.

Times are very good for independent drivers, according to a person who works with their finances.

The freight markets have experienced unprecedented levels of stress over the past two years. With the exception of an unstable period during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, increasing demand and surging e-commerce sales have kept capacity suppressed. The ongoing driver shortage and manufacturing constraints surrounding new truck orders have exacerbated this […]

“One of the most remarkable asset plays in recent memory.” – Ship brokerage Compass Maritime

Josh Mecca of American Central Transport joins the show to offer tips on recruiting.

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

On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox looks at the rapid developments grocery stores have made in recent years.

In 2020, there were 523 tunnels in 40 states and the District of Columbia.

Grace Sharkey and Sebastian Blanco look at how EVs will need infrastructure adaptations on this episode of Transmission.

Talking with an autonomous truck driver; finding veterans a role behind the wheel; your supply chain is marketing; more

Steve Ferreira looks at unique developments on the high seas in this episode of Navigate B2B.

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle highlight some of the worst sales language to use on this episode of Put That Coffee Down.

On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox talks about what the future holds for Roadie.

National Tree CEO: Don’t wait till Black Friday to shop for holidays

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

FMCSA awards more than $76 million in grants to improve commercial motor vehicle safety

How the industry is stepping up for appreciation week; inside the gig economy with “The Rideshare Guy”; going digital

Big Benefits for Small Fleets: The CarrierHQ Difference

FreightWaves partnered with BlueGrace Logistics to survey shippers about their capacity strategies in the current market.

Tyler Cole explores the world of renewable diesel fuel on this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

On this episode of The Stockout, Mike Baudendistelexplains what large CPG companies may face thanks to the new vaccination mandate.

How autonomous truck insurance and liability works; Biden’s vax mandate; Deja Su as another ship gets stuck in Suez and more

FreightWaves’ Brian Straight was at the big conference for home delivery in the city of brotherly love.

Understanding the differences among truckloads

On this episode of Medically Necessary, Matt Blois looks at how the health care industry has changed thanks to e-commerce.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve talks about the hardest part of doing something new: getting started.

Peter Covach of Trimble joins this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road to talk about driver choice and how it fits into the driver recruitment and retention process.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland go back and forth on the latest trends in the freight market.

Positive Train Control, and how it works

Could a SpaceX for ocean help port infrastructure? The evolution of last mile. Leaf Logistics origin story. Latest news.

Jobs Report: Trucking increases and warehouse employment soars

Boston port’s big gains; traffic woes; Amazon faces a new AB; truckers honk for kid; and more inside the newsletter

Road Diets explained, with examples