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Jonathan Smith Friday, February 22, 2019

FreightWaves NOW – February 22, 2019

Today on Freightwaves NOW, Nick Austin tells us what to expect this weekend. Will Arizona see more snow and when will the Southeast stop getting hammered with rain? JP shows us an interesting correlation between driver revenue v/s linehaul rates, and Jesse Cohen covers some of the hot political and economic news that could have a major impact on air cargo.

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FreightWaves Staff Friday, February 22, 2019

What The Truck?!? – February 21, 2019

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week?First, we begin with out weekly Market Update: Volumes slide under previous year values as spring approaches, Trucking Freight Futures Atlanta: attendees ask about volatility, small players and liquidity. And then on to the other big headlines of the week. Then a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?

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FreightWaves Staff Thursday, February 21, 2019

FreightWaves NOW – February 21, 2019

Today on FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin brings us the “good news” about the weather. Zach Strickland tells us about the slight uptick in tender rejections. Is this good news for rates? Speaking of rates, Dean Croke brings us an analysis of how owner-operators might use SONAR and how a good margin is hard to find.

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FreightWaves Staff Wednesday, February 20, 2019

FreightWaves NOW – February 20, 2019

Today on FreightWaves NOW, we bring you today’s weather, and what is going on in Memphis market. How has the market share of the nation’s 12th largest freight market grown so much over the past week? What are the implications for nearby hubs and what’s a shipper and broker to think?

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FreightWaves Staff Tuesday, February 19, 2019

FreightWaves NOW – February 19, 2019

Today on FreightWaves NOW, we’re loaded with chiefs, but don’t worry, it’s not too many chiefs in the kitchen to perform some fantastic up-to-moment analysis. First, Chief Meteorologist, Nick Austin brings us what’s happening with the weather across the U.S. Then, Chief Economist, Ibrahiim Bayaan shows us three variations on a theme, all coming from a new index, the Institute of Supply Chain Management. Finally, Chief Insights Officer, Dean Croke shows us what is happening with the sudden surge in freight prices from Europe to the East Coast, and what that means for hours of service and utilization–also why is Savannah one of the most efficient ports for drivers?

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FreightWaves Staff Monday, February 18, 2019

FreightWaves NOW – February 18, 2019

Today on FreightWaves NOW, Market Expert Zach Strickland gives us a look at what’s happening right now with market share, and a seasonality comparison between DAT Dry Van Freight Rates between now and the previous three years. Nick Austin updates us on the weather and points out some cool new features to SONAR 3.2.

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FreightWaves Staff Friday, February 15, 2019

What The Truck?!? – February 15, 2019

What the Truck is going on in all things freight this week? We are visited by two special guests for this week’s episode: Zach Strickland and making his “inaugural debut” Michael Crosby. Weekly Market Update: What is happening from a carrier’s perspective, and what is happening from a shipper’s perspective? We’ve got the yen and the yang. Futures: And as a matter of fact, it’s these two different points of view that make for a trucking freight futures market: Houston and Dallas. And then Zach and Chad play a round of Big deal, little deal (what’s the deal with you)?

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