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Also on the podcast this week: The soaring price of diesel and the impact from the Texas cold snap

The winter weather that crippled the Southern Plains is hitting earnings for some companies. Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent discuss what it means for freight.

Survey findings show less than a third of drivers are fully satisfied with their electronic logging device (ELD) providers.

Kyle Taylor and Luke Falasca talk to K-Ratio’s Kyle Lintner about the way markets are responding to major disruptive events.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland explore how quickly supply chains are shifting in response to current events.

Olipop’s Ben Goodwin on the logistics behind building a beverage brand Olipop, and the latest freight news on the podcast

Andrew Cox explores how tariffs and trade policies can impact the retail landscape in the United States.

Japan is the top nation in fleet value despite China taking the lead in shipbuilding.

Since the federal government started regulating the number of hours a truck driver can legally drive in a day, requiring either paper logs or higher-tech records, some motor carriers and truckers have devised ways to skirt the rules by falsifying drivers’ log books.

Will Biden team up with Big Tech on vaccines? Spot rates thaw but South doesn’t. The logistics of Gorilla Glue, and more.

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm detail Ancora Advisors’ attempts to reroute asset-light trucking and logistics company

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent discuss the top headlines and get an update on how two consecutive winter storms are impacting shipping around the nation.

In the first episode of the FreightWaves podcast stackd, host Adam Robinson tells you how to build out your arsenal of digital tools to maximize success.

Andrew Cox explores what technology warehouses are implementing on this episode of Point of Sale.

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

What makes a lead qualified? Kevin Hill and Chris Jolly talk to the COO of ‘zembles about how to know when a lead is a good one.

Ice storms turn deadly for drivers, state of vaccine logistics, can an automated trailer change intermodal, more

This white paper, brought to you by FreightWaves and Uptake, explores ways that data and technology can revolutionize your maintenance processes. Saving you time, money and protecting your drivers from harm.

A sweater can travel 3,000 miles for a few cents by sea — but it hasn’t always been that cheap.

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On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox shares why he thinks the retail battle has shifted to a fight between omnichannel and e-commerce.

How to be a truckerprenuer plus handling the west coast port crisis ’21

On podcast, Amit Mehrotra of Deutsche Bank looks over the reports for the last quarter of last year

In this episode of Navigate B2B, Steve Ferreira talks with a celebrated industry expert about his opinions on the future of the retail landscape.

From truck parts to fuel cells, business leaders face challenges in getting critical components and meeting customer expectations for delivery.

Jeremy Reymer, the founder and CEO of DriverReach, speaks with Hayden Cardiff, the founder and CEO of Idelic, about the importance of safety and compliance for driver retention.

In the inaugural Point Of Sale episode, host Andrew Cox talks to an industry expert about his belief that returns are not inevitable and that every return is a money-losing operation.

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent break down today’s top headlines and learn where Uber Freight is doing things right on this episode of Midday Market Update.

52% of adults in the U.S. plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, with $21.8 billion in projected sales in the name of love.

Dooner and The Dude talk to Chad Brueck about how CRST is ensuring secure COVID-19 vaccine delivery in this session of FreightWaves’ Health & Pharma Supply Chain Summit.

Dooner and The Dude learn how ArcBest has adapted during the pandemic to help deliver supplies in this session of FreightWaves’ Health & Pharma Supply Chain Summit.

A recent history of notable closures and bankruptcies.

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3,140 fleet failures in 2020, woeful state of yard management, crash causing koalas, more in the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm debate the big news in the retail space and compare which logistics companies have the best drop-and-hook practices.

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Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

Kevin Hill and Chris Jolly highlight what you can learn from the top 1% of freight salespeople.

Dooner and The Dude are talking all about the rise of drone delivery and how Valqari plans on having your packages land with them

Charges against a newly minted trucker are dropped as prosecutors point to his “lack of involvement” in $2.8 million worth of marijuana found in a sealed trailer of pork at the U.S.-Canada border.

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Steve Ferreira helps you write the book to find success in the ocean markets, despite the extreme volatility.

Everything you need to know about cannabis logistics in ’21, plus trucker shot during rescue, transportation jobs down, more

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent look at recent earnings reports and hear how the grain season is going for American exporters.

The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been infected with COVID-19 — with at least 700 positive test results from port employees.

Also on this week’s podcast: Diesel gains back almost all of the pandemic losses

Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor use FreightWaves SONAR data to assess how Q1 is going so far for the market.

Data is king but diving into data analysis can be difficult. Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith make it easy with a deep look at key data you need to understand the market.

Dooner and The Dude kick off Black History Month with two freight founders who are blazing trails in the industry

Find out how to save up to half on your lease annually.

In this issue, spot market stabilizes, Bezos steps down as CEO at Amazon, top truck stops in America, Robinhood tanks meme stocks, trucker dumps salt on cops, spinach that can email and more

Maritime rates are still soaring as ports stay backlogged, but could a federal mask mandate help alleviate some of the issues?

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

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

Kevin Hill talks with Chris Jolly about how developing carrier relationships is key to securing clients.

Dooner and The Dude hit some big headlines, hear another Play It Forward and learn the top fleets to drive for in 2021 on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported nearly 20% of employees in the transportation sector last year were Black or African-American. Here’s a breakdown of person of color (POC) employment in the transportation industry.

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Dooner and The Dude debate the prioritization of truck drivers for the COVID-19 vaccine, recap the Sales & Marketing Summit and learn how truckers handle their essential business.

With Mexico’s National Vaccination Plan underway, the country is already emerging as the epicenter for criminal activity surrounding coronavirus vaccines.  On this episode of FreightWaves’ true-crime podcast Long-Haul Crime Log, we discuss how distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine could be a major challenge in a country already besieged by cartel violence and cargo theft. The […]

Wall Street volatility is top of the headlines, but what about maritime shipping volatility? Steve Ferreira breaks down what you need to know before the ocean market gets flooded too.

When drivers get a chance to give anonymous feedback to their employers, they often use the services of WorkHound, a cell phone-based service that can send back their thoughts, good and bad. Founder and CEO Max Farrell joined host John Kingston on the Drilling Deep podcast this week to talk about his company’s service and […]

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In the second episode of Taking The Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer talks about how companies can maximize the utility of their drivers.

You can find highlights from each session of the FreightWaves Sales & Marketing Summit right here.  This summit features discussions from the industry’s leaders in freight sales and marketing techniques and will have a Put That Coffee Down reunion with live sessions hosted by Kevin Hill and Dooner. You can register to watch the live […]

How do you navigate the ups and downs of the freight market? With Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor, of course.

Where do you fit in the freight industry? Dooner and The Dude debate how to find your place in this wide world of transportation

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland break down the differences between free trade and protectionism and how it will shape the freight landscape in the future.

U.S. highways have hundreds of runaway truck ramps — which come in all sizes, slope grades and materials. Here’s a closer look.

Could a logistics stock be the next GameStop, spot market slumps, UPS Freight sold to TFI, pirates attack, bees on the loose and more

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm break down the pros and cons of UPS Freight selling to TFI International.

Market capacity is not loosening up as contract bid season gets into swing and Chinese New Year approaches.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

CRST tailors each solution to its clients’ unique needs and focuses on delivering superior service.

Kevin Hill brings on a new co-host to discuss turning negatives into positives on the sales floor.

Dooner and The Dude explore sales optimizations, faster payments for truckers and being charitable on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

AFVs (alternative fuel vehicles) are on the rise. Here’s a look at trending alternative fuel options.

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Dooner and The Dude discuss President Biden’s executive orders, circular economies and moving to sustainability on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

NACFE’s Mike Roeth talks about a year like no other

Steve Ferreira makes his case why ocean freight logistics managers should be paid more for their skills.

The shipping business is tough. We could all use a tip, trick, and new set of tools to help us out. Here’s the 115 best websites, apps & FREE online resources every shipper needs to bookmark for 2021.

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent give an update on the state of maritime freight ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

This white paper, brought to you by MeMD, explores how COVID-19 changed the healthcare landscape for good and which options trucking companies now have.

A modern day Bonnie and Clyde, an Arizona prison break, and the two team truck drivers who became hostages. Hear the harrowing story on the newest episode of Long-Haul Crime Log, the true crime podcast from FreightWaves.

An instructional guide for truckers in wintry weather.

Find out why Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor are saying “We told you so!” about the direction of the freight market.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland lay out what it will take to loosen the stranglehold on America’s ports.

Dooner and The Dude sit down with two women who are leading their companies through the e-commerce boom.

Your weekly fuel report has arrived!

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

Learn how freight brokers can protect their domestic operations from liability claims that may not be covered by traditional cargo insurance policies.

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm explore the impacts of container shipping issues through Peloton’s experience.

Operation Warp Speed hits speed bumps, will trucker protests happen, DroneWaves and more in the newsletter.

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent discuss how imports and retail sales continue to support intense freight activity.

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Backlogs continue to delay deliveries as retail sales boom, leaving Dooner and The Dude wondering if people will ever see the freight they ordered.

On today’s FreightWaves Now, Zach Strickland examines demand keeping capacity tight in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet. Then, Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith discuss this week’s DHL Supply Chain Power Pricing Index.