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The traditional silo model of suppliers using localized logistics providers is no longer working.

The Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is a central piece of a multiyear surface transportation reauthorization bill that Congress is negotiating to replace the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.

Crazy lumber prices, where’s the Tesla Semi, Daimler’s new electric charging island, how SONAR can help to reduce your carbon footprint, brokers go bankrupt, more

On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox and Seth Holm discuss whether a wave of shipments is on its way to the U.S. or if the parcel system can handle the load.

On this episode of Midday Market Update, Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent look at how one company is tracking the environmental stresses of reverse logistics and explore the latest updates to the autonomous vehicle market.

On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix explores warehousing options for small and midsize businesses and the changing landscape of inventory storage.

On this episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey look at how the auto industry has adapted during the digital transition of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

High rates of work zone crashes involving large trucks in Florida, Georgia and Texas have earned those states special attention from federal regulators this week as part of a national safety campaign.

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill and guest co-host Richie Daigle discuss the lead generation and prospecting world with Andy Hedrick, founder and CEO of Trucking Tower.

On the show we’re talking about reinvigorating the great American road trip with Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey

Dooner catches up with his dad, former Roanoke Trade VP Jerry Dooner to talk Suez, general average, and more.

The once-stagnant logistics industry has undergone rapid change in recent years. The 2017 electronic logging device mandate sparked something of a technological revolution within the industry. This focus on tech — coupled with outside forces ranging from consumer demand to climate change — has fostered an environment of innovation. Companies that are slow to adapt to new expectations are likely to be left behind. Shippers are no exception.

With driver shortages dominating the news, you might be concerned to roll-out a new safety system like dashcams and video safety. However, there are many reasons that drivers accept – and advocate – for all fleets to install video safety to protect and reward drivers. Download the eBook to hear drivers’ stories and share with […]

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On this episode of The Stockout, Mike Baudendistel explains why it is not as simple as one may think to utilize intermodal transportation to reduce truckload emissions.

On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox looks at the steps one leading beauty brand is taking to mitigate environmental impacts.

On this 300th episode of WTT we’re talking to a truckerprenuer making safety gear for her, and more

On this episode of Medically Necessary, Matt Blois explores a partnership between one of the biggest drugmakers in the country and a freight visibility platform.

Steve Ferreira uses this episode of Navigate B2B to explain why building a successful company starts with growing good roots.

On today’s episode, Jeremy Reymer, founder and CEO of DriverReach, speaks with John Lex, driver ambassador and professional over-the-road driver with Walmart, about his story as well as his perspective on the trucking industry.

Imagine a world where companies have full visibility of their complete supply chains’ carbon emissions. FreightWaves Carbon Intelligence offers that insight to SONAR users.

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill looks at the different ways technology can help companies decrease their carbon footprints.

On this episode of Cyberly for FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit, Blythe Brumleve looks at using ranching as a carbon sink to move the world toward carbon neutrality.

Anheuser-Busch brings competitors together to seek solutions.

On this special episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? during the FreightWaves Net-Zero Carbon Summit, Dooner and The Dude talk to five corporate leaders about their companies’ initiatives to reach net carbon neutrality.

Dan Scarbrough, president and COO at IncubEx, joined Danny Gomez, managing director of financial and emerging markets at FreightWaves, to discuss climate futures exchange markets at FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit.

Tenstreet’s Crawford talks about what he’s seeing in the flow of new driver applications.

y using a certain type of natural gas, and measuring its life cycle, a manufacturer of engines says its technology has a carbon impact of less than zero.

Wabtec is working with railroad customers to transition from diesel power to cut emissions.

Carbon markets expert and OPIS Director of Global Carbon Pricing Lisa Street chats with FreightWaves Editor-at-large John Kingston about how transportation companies can be involved in the carbon markets.

On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox looks at the benefits of managed transportation with ArcBest’s Danny Loe.

Railroads produce fewer emissions per unit hauled than other modes of land transport and are striving to reduce their environmental footprint even more.

Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of FreightWaves, discusses the future of transportation as it transitions to a carbon neutral world with Danny Gomez, managing director of financial and emerging markets for FreightWaves.

“Enormous amounts of energy require enormous amounts of space and one thing vessels don’t have is space,” said Milton Bevington during FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit.

J.B. Hunt exec says at Net-Zero Carbon Summit that intermodal ‘needs to be on everybody’s mind’

You can’t reduce carbon emissions without measuring them first. C.H. Robinson experts discuss the company’s carbon measurement technology.

As hydrogen grows as a fuel source for long-haul trucking, Nikola Motor Corp. is finding ways to bring down the cost of manufacturing the fuel.

Learn the difference between temporary and permanent credentials, whether or not you need them, if your vehicles qualify, and which option is best for you with the help of J.J. Keller.

Where can you find transportation options that fit your budget? On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith try to help you find what works.

On today’s episode of WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor discuss the huge jump in new Class 8 truck orders and whether they will make it to the market in time for the summer volume rush.

How do we crack the code of the traveling salesman problem and apply it to freight?

Earlier this month, the U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) determined that there has been insufficient monitoring of the fleet by management. Why is it so hard to maximize trailer utilization?

In this issue, the rise of ghost kitchen logistics, spot rates slide again, truck parking opposed, no gnomes, Mortal Kombat and more.

On this episode of Midday Market Update, Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent look at how companies need to shift hiring expectations to fit the desires of current job seekers.

On this episode of Transmission, Grace Sharkey and Sebastian Blanco look into the need for maritime awareness to improve overall efficiency.

On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix looks at the tiny but mighty semiautonomous delivery vehicle that could be deploying on a street near you.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Third-party logistics providers, or 3PLs, are used for the outsourcing of warehouse and distribution needs for their customers’ inventory and fulfillment.

What type of data is most important for brokers to have in their pockets? On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith debate.

How hard is it to find drivers in ’21? We’re looking at recruiting, media, markets, and TuSimple’s autonomous tech.

Transportation is the third-largest global contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Here’s an assessment of the overall GHG impacts of a fuel.

This white paper explores the challenges presented by the RFP process.

Free virtual summit involves industry experts discussing strategies to decarbonize the transportation sector.

On this episode of The Stockout Mike Baudentistel explores the possibility of companies hitting the market soon.

On this episode of Navigate B2B, Steve Ferreira sits down with one of the top importers in Miami to discuss the current state of the East Coast ports.

Autonomous trucks are hitting the road but how soon and are trucking jobs really in danger?

Two truckers charged with kidnapping women were able to secure their own releases with relative ease during the investigation. Find out why this raises troubling questions about this case in the latest episode of Long-Haul Crime Log.

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

Also on this week’s podcast: Conflicting info about the US oil upstream that might actually be in sync.

A good truckload provider will have a strong network and the ability to leverage multiple modes.

Medically Necessary is a podcast by Matt Blois about the health care supply chain — how we get drugs, devices and medical supplies to health care providers and patients.

Jeremy Reymer, Founder & CEO of DriverReach, chats with Gina Anderson, CEO of Luma Brighter Learning.

Dooner hops in the virtual cab with trucker and Hell Bent Xpress owner Jamie Hagen

Transportation is the third-largest global contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Here’s an overview of the impact of the sector’s carbon footprint.

Staying competitive is hard, but on this episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor offer tips on keeping your edge.

On this episode of Freightonomics, Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at some big decisions affecting Amazon workers and how much cash Evergreen will be coughing up.

ImportYeti lets users view import data for free and we’re talking to the founder. Plus, news, markets, more

On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix learns how one company is using data to plan cities around the different delivery mechanisms companies are starting to deploy.

The results of the 2021 Travelers Risk Index on distracted driving has shown an increase, while the National Safety Council reports the highest percentage increase in motor vehicle deaths in 13 years.

Chip shortages, crypto as a hedge against the freight market, mattresses stuffed with used medical masks and more.

Every market is hot as capacity remains tight. On this episode of Midday Market Update, Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent discuss what needs to happen to release the pressure.

On the second episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey look at the problems limiting manufacturers ability to fulfill new truck orders.

A comparison of the leading warehouse management software vendors, based on deployment intention and other key features.

On this episode of Put That Coffee Down, Kevin Hill breaks down how to handle the sometimes unpredictable nature of customers’ decision-making processes.

AutoStore recently received a $2.8 billion investment from SoftBank. Today we find out how they’re redefining space

Here’s a look at whether deploying electric trucks makes sense for your company.

On the first episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey dive into the ins and outs of the automotive supply chain.

FreightWaves’ Mike Baudendistel hosts a new podcast, The Stockout, and breaks down the consumer packaged goods market from manufacture to consumption.

The problem with integrations, supply chain behind WTT belt, TriumphPay + HubTran deal, Redwood’s first qtr.

Check in on the health of the supply chain on this episode of Midday Market Update with Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent.

In this episode of Medically Necessary Matt Blois looks at over a decade of research on drug shortages and what it takes to fix the problems.

Needing to know where your freight is spawns incredibly competitive market

On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox looks at the tidal wave of impacts following the Suez Canal blockage and what it could mean for already stressed U.S. ports.

The sun, the sand, the surf … and the FreightTech? On the podcast, we go behind the scenes on building a startup in San Diego

In this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, Founder & CEO of DriverReach, speaks with Chad Hendricks, President of Brand Outcomes and host of the first driver recruiting podcast, “Recruit & Retain: Trucking Edition”.

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Zach Strickland, the Sultan of SONAR, talks about what the pandemic did to supply chains.

“They have been productive and have risen to the occasion. I really feel like the millennials were the ones that came of age with this pandemic,” said the EVP and COO of Melton Truck Lines during the FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit.

It’s a great WHAT THE TRUCK?!? special episode for the Enterprise Fleet Summit and Dooner and The Dude host four guests who provide insight on the tech advances being made for fleets of all sizes.

Embark Trucks hit the autonomous road sooner than the competition. Now it wants to help fleets get ready to plug into self-driving trucks.

Rob Hatchett, president of SeatMyTrucks, discusses why fleets are struggling to find truck drivers because of COVID-19 pandemic, with Marilyn Surber, transportation adviser for Tenstreet.

FreightTech companies showcased their cutting-edge technology solutions for common fleet inefficiencies during the Enterprise Fleet Summit.

On this episode of At Your Doorstep for the DroneWaves Summit, Kaylee Nix explores the possibilities of drone delivery, from the golf course to the big city.

Trimble MAPS worked with Wisconsin trucking company Roehl Transport to implement a navigation system to allow seamless and precise last-mile operations. The companies share their story during FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit.

Ellen Voie founded the Women In Trucking Association in 2007, and it has come a long way since. It now has a separate charity foundation, which provides students seeking transportation-related careers with scholarships.

A. Bailey Wood reveals his vision and goals as the new head of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association.

FreightWaves lead economist Anthony Smith looks at how SkyBitz is taking part in the adoption of 4G LTE for fleet hardware.

FreightWaves’ JT Engstrom and Ryder’s Steve Martin discuss facets of dedicated truckload operations, including service metrics, pricing levels and driver retention.

When capacity is tight and markets are tighter, being efficient is key to making sales. Kevin Hill walks you through the key data your team should be using to capitalize on the tightness.